The Wild Side Series
Four-Part Nature Series
Wednesday, July 13 at 7 pm
Summer-Wildflowers and Their Pollinators
Kwiáht ecologist Russel Barsh, botanist Madrona Murphy, and bee biologist Ashley Powell share their original research on the diverse network of wild bees and flies that pollinate the unique coastal wildflower meadows of San Juan Island.
Refreshments are courtesy of the Friends of the Library.
Get Familiar with your Android Tablet
Wednesday, July 20 from 3-5 pm
Learn the basics of using your Android tablet. Learn how to use built-in apps like the camera and how to connect to WiFi, find websites, and download additional apps.
Please register at the Library and pick up a what to bring checklist: limited space available.
Barbara Jensen: Introduction to Bird Watching
Wednesday, July 20 at 7 pm
Noted bird expert Barbara Jensen will give an introduction to basic birdwatching: how, what, when, and where to look at birds on San Juan Island! We will also launch our basic birdwatching backpack kits, replete with field guide and binoculars, that can be checked out from the Library!
Refreshments are courtesy of the Friends of the Library.
Male Western bluebird (Sialia mexicana)
Literary Salon with Laurie Orton, San Juan Island Library Director
Thursday, July 21 at 7 pm
Better than a book club, it’s a chance to talk with friends old and new about books and authors, themes and ideas. Join us and share all things bookish! Refreshments courtesy of the Friends of the Library.
Better than a book club, it’s a chance to talk with friends old and new about books and authors, themes and ideas. Join us and share all things bookish!
Refreshments courtesy of the Friends of the Library.
Steve Olson: Eruption: The Untold Story of Mount St. Helens
Saturday, July 23 at 7 pm
Do you remember where you were when Mt. St. Helens erupted in 1980? Stephen Olson has written a fascinating account of this cataclysmic event, one of the largest in human history.
Refreshments are courtesy of the Friends of the Library.
Borrow and Read eBooks on Your Mobile Device
Wednesday, July 27 from 3:00-4:30 pm
Learn how to download the Overdrive app on to your device and visit the Washington Anytime Library to browse, find, borrow and download books.
Space is limited. Please register at the library information desk or call 378-2798.
Susan Conrad: Inside
Wednesday, July 27 at 7 pm
One Woman’s Kayak Journey Through the Inside Passage
One woman, an 18-foot sea kayak, and a 1,200 mile journey through Alaska’s Inside Passage; what’s not intriguing about this book-launch presentation? Co-sponsored by Griffin Bay Bookstore. Refreshments are courtesy of the Friends of the Library.
English Language Classes
Speak, Listen, Read, Write
Classes are led by an English Language Learning instructor, in four levels of skill. Volunteers work with small, groups, so students get a lot of personal attention. Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 – 8 pm. Adult students may register their children aged 4-12 for a simultaneous children’s enrichment program provided in cooperation with the San Juan Island Family Resource Center. All materials are provided.
Get Help with Technology on Tech Tuesdays
Free help with technology issues
Every Tuesday, from 10 am to 12:00 noon
Technology getting you down? Get help with smartphones, laptops, tablets and ereaders. Skilled volunteers can show you how to accomplish your goals