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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

All Day 4/30 - 1/1
Off Site

Age Group:

Babies, Pre-K
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Pre-K
Event Details:

Can you read 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten? We bet you can! Reading aloud to your young child is one of the best ways to help build your child's early literacy skills. Stop by the Library today to get started!

The Borrower's Box

The Borrower's Box - January

All Day 12/1 - 1/31
San Juan Island Library

Program Type:

Literary, Other

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literary, Other
Event Details:

Let our library staff select your next read!

English Classes - Clases de Inglés

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at San Juan Island Library

Program Type:

English Learners

Age Group:

Kids, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: English Learners
Event Details:

A formal class in support of English language learning.
Free and open to the public from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, presented by the San Juan Island Library.
Includes a children's enrichment program for children ages 4 and older.

Tech Class

Get to Know Your Apple iPhone and iPad

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at San Juan Island Library

Program Type:

Technology, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get to Know Your Apple iPhone & iPad
with Beth Helstien

■ Wednesday, December 10th
■ 2:00 - 4:00 pm
■ San Juan Island Library Meeting Room

Babies playing

Baby Toddler Time

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at San Juan Island Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Babies, Pre-K
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Baby Toddler Time is a storytime and play group designed for caregivers with infants and toddlers. We will explore Playing, Reading, Rhyming, and Singing combined with plenty of social and play time to support your littl

Diamond Painting

Teen Craft & Chat: Diamond Painting

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at San Juan Island Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop by for a chill after-school hang out session including diamond painting, snacks, music, and friends. No registration required, come for the whole time or just stay for a bit!

English Classes - Clases de Inglés

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at San Juan Island Library

Program Type:

English Learners

Age Group:

Kids, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: English Learners
Event Details:

A formal class in support of English language learning.
Free and open to the public from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, presented by the San Juan Island Library.
Includes a children's enrichment program for children ages 4 and older.

Story Play Kids Playing and Hearing Stories

Preschool Story Play

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at San Juan Island Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Pre-K
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Preschool Story Play, an interactive literacy- and play-centered storytime designed for children ages 3-5. Older and younger siblings are always welcome!

Volunteer Celebration

Volunteer Holiday Celebration

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at San Juan Island Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join fellow volunteers and Library staff as we celebrate the dedication and generosity of our Library Volunteers on Friday, December 12th, 2025 from 1:00 - 3:00pm in the Meeting Room.

boys in the boat

Teen Book Group

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Salon at San Juan Island Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Main Salon
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome! This book group is for youth in 6th-12th grade! 

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Preschool Story Play

10:00am–11:30am
Pre-K
Storytime
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Preschool Story Play, an interactive literacy and play-based storytime designed for children ages 3-5. Older and younger siblings welcome!

Open Mic Night for Writers

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Literary, Workshop
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Main Salon
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literary, Workshop
Event Details:

Calling all writers! Read your work in this monthly Open Mic event. 

These are hybrid events; join us in person at the library or email Abby at areeser@sjlib.org for the Zoom link.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

3:00pm–5:00pm
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room

Baby Toddler Time

10:00am–11:30am
Babies, Pre-K
Storytime
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime

Preschool Story Play

10:00am–11:30am
Pre-K
Storytime
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Preschool Story Play, an interactive literacy and play-based storytime designed for children ages 3-5. Older and younger siblings welcome!

Makerspace

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Event Details:

Drop in to join us for Library Makerspace from 3 - 5 pm! We will have crafter kits and equipment available for use in the Library Meeting Room. 

Baby Toddler Time

10:00am–11:30am
Babies, Pre-K
Storytime
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime

Preschool Story Play

10:00am–11:30am
Pre-K
Storytime
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Preschool Story Play, an interactive literacy and play-based storytime designed for children ages 3-5. Older and younger siblings welcome!

Baby Toddler Time

10:00am–11:30am
Babies, Pre-K
Storytime
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime

Preschool Story Play

10:00am–11:30am
Pre-K
Storytime
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Preschool Story Play, an interactive literacy and play-based storytime designed for children ages 3-5. Older and younger siblings welcome!

Makerspace

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Event Details:

Drop in to join us for Library Makerspace from 3 - 5 pm! We will have crafter kits and equipment available for use in the Library Meeting Room. 

Reading Rainbow: LGBTQ+ Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Presenting the Reading Rainbow LGBTQ+ Book Club! Join the San Juan Island Pride Foundation for discussions of queer authors, diverse narratives, and the power of storytelling.

Skagit Legal Aid Clinic

11:00am–3:00pm
Adults
Workshop
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Skagit Legal Aid is hosting a Free Legal Clinic where anyone from San Juan Island can meet with an attorney about any civil legal issue, including but not limited to the following: 

Open Mic Night for Writers

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Literary, Workshop
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Main Salon
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literary, Workshop
Event Details:

Calling all writers! Read your work in this monthly Open Mic event. 

These are hybrid events; join us in person at the library or email Abby at areeser@sjlib.org for the Zoom link.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

3:00pm–5:00pm
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room

Conservation Book Club With SJI National Monument

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join Owen Ellis from San Juan Island National Monument for a monthly book club focused on nature conservation and thrilling stories of cultural, scientific, or historical interest in the Pacific Northwest.

Local Lowdown

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Presentation
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Main Salon
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Ever wonder what’s going on around town? Now you can stay informed and involved with the library’s new monthly presentation program, Local Lowdown! 

Makerspace

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Event Details:

Drop in to join us for Library Makerspace from 3 - 5 pm! We will have crafter kits and equipment available for use in the Library Meeting Room. 

Library Art Show - Cross-Culture

10:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

In addition to our permanent collection, several times a year, the Library displays art by San Juan County artists-professional and amateur-in various themes and media.  The shows are organized by the Art Committee.

Baby Toddler Time

10:00am–11:30am
Babies, Pre-K
Storytime
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Baby Toddler Time is a storytime and play group designed for caregivers with infants and toddlers. Explore Playing, Reading, Rhyming, and Singing combined with plenty of social and play time to support your little one's

Preschool Story Play

10:00am–11:30am
Pre-K
Storytime
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Preschool Story Play, an interactive literacy and play-based storytime designed for children ages 3-5. Older and younger siblings welcome!

Baby Toddler Time

10:00am–11:30am
Babies, Pre-K
Storytime
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Baby Toddler Time is a storytime and play group designed for caregivers with infants and toddlers. Explore Playing, Reading, Rhyming, and Singing combined with plenty of social and play time to support your little one's

Preschool Story Play

10:00am–11:30am
Pre-K
Storytime
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Preschool Story Play, an interactive literacy and play-based storytime designed for children ages 3-5. Older and younger siblings welcome!

Makerspace

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Event Details:

Drop in to join us for Library Makerspace from 3 - 5 pm! We will have crafter kits and equipment available for use in the Library Meeting Room.