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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!

Reading with Rover Logo

Reading with Rover - Read to a Dog

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Salon at San Juan Island Library

Program Type:

Literary, Other

Age Group:

Kids, Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Main Salon
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Literary, Other
Event Details:

Stop by the Library's Main Salon of the Library to meet the Reading with Rover dogs. Say hello, read or show them a story, and get paw stickers!

babies and toddlers

Baby Toddler Time

Thursday, January 29, 2026 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

Kristen playing guitar

Musical Storytime with Kristen Arnim

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
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 Kristen Arnim, local musician and storyteller, for a special preschool musical storytime. 

DnD for teens

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at San Juan Island Library

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us on January 9 to join a new teen-led campaign! Seasoned and new players are welcome to join.

 

FHFF Double Feature

FHFF Best of the Fest Double Feature: "Checkpoint Zoo" and "Lina"

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Main Salon at San Juan Island Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Main Salon
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a powerful evening of documentary film and conversation!

German class

Deutscher Stammtisch | German Regulars Table

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at San Juan Island Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

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

A Stammtisch is an informal German-speaking social group held on a regular basis. It also refers to the usually large, often round table around which the group meets.

teen game night

Teen Game Night

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Salon at San Juan Island Library

Program Type:

Games & Fun

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Main Salon
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games & Fun
Event Details:

Play games, eat snacks, win prizes! We'll have a variety of typical games, plus giant Jenga, giant cards, and giant Uno.

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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!

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.

Tech Café

10:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Technology
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Technology

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! 

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. We will explore Playing, Reading, Rhyming, and Singing combined with plenty of social and play time to support your littl

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.

Tech Café

10:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Technology
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Technology

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
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

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. 

Stamps on Canvas with Alchemy Art Center

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make simple linocut stamps that can be applied to canvas or other thick fabric. Patches can then be used for jeans or mending on heavy-duty

Registration is required.

Tech Café

10:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Technology
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Technology

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. We will explore Playing, Reading, Rhyming, and Singing combined with plenty of social and play time to support your littl

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!

Tech Café

10:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Technology
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Technology

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. We will explore Playing, Reading, Rhyming, and Singing combined with plenty of social and play time to support your littl

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.

Tech Café

10:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Technology
Library Branch: San Juan Island Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Technology