discover life's possibilities | February


Believe In Your Shelf
If you were to ask people “What is a library?”, most people talk first about a building full of books. I know this, because I asked several people and all their answers involved the books. This is a good description because it is accurate. Last I checked, we've got quite a few.
 
However, this is not the complete picture. Most people mention something bigger, but struggle to articulate that idea. Sometimes there is hand-waving involved. They might mention available computers and printing, movies, games, & equipment freely available for checkout, or helping kids improve their reading abilities. They might mention free WiFi and fun library programs, or that the library is a ‘3rd space’- a place where you can freely be that is neither home nor workplace. These are all great and accurate descriptions, because more than books, the Library is a community cultural center, a place where we learn more about the world, each other, and ourselves.

I can sum it up using our library’s tagline: Discover Life's Possibilities. Regardless of what is going on in your life, whether you want to learn a new hobby, improve your career, make some new friends, or explore something fantastic, the library is the right place to be. This is the goal of our newsletter; to better show all the great things the Library can do for you. Your life is filled with possibilities, and we want to help you discover them.
-Anthony
 
 Anthony Morris
 
-Assistant Library Director
-Reckless Quilter
-Erratic Bread-Maker
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Library
Highlight
Try out a new board game!
 
 
 
While life isn't all fun and games, the library can help it be a little more so! We have dozens of games and puzzles, so you can find something for everyone in the family. Games and puzzles check out for two weeks at a time. 
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
ADULT
FEEDING YOUR CREATIVITY
 
Looking to pick up a new craft? Connect with other makers in the community? The library has resources for creatives. Check out our in-person events or online craft classes.
TEENS
ULTRA READABLE COLLECTION
 
Large Print books aren't just for those of us with tired eyes! Our ever-growing Ultra Readable collection for teens is perfect for all types of readers.
YOUTH
1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN
 
Read books with your preschool-age child to help them jumpstart their literacy! Earn prizes and receive a diploma to show your child's Kindergarten teacher once your child enters school. Stop by the Library or click on the image above to learn more.

NEW RESOURCES
Looking for a new hobby? If so, you could be using ...
 
Creativebug
Offering thousands of online art and craft video classes, Creativebug can help you learn crafts that are new to you or improve your skills. People of all skill levels can work alongside instructors to learn craft techniques. First time users will need to create an account by clicking on the image above.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Excel Quick Tips through LinkedIn Learning
 The most common questions about using Excel now have timely video answers! This set of quick tips offers helpful, condensed steps you can apply to keep on task. Access the course now by clicking the link below, logging in with your library card & password, and searching for "Excel Quick Tips"
 
UPCOMING EVENTS OF NOTE

A SPACE FOR BLACK HISTORY
Thursday, February 29th @ 7pm
Library Main Salon
 
TAI CHI CLASS
Wednesday, March 27th @ 12:30pm
Library Meeting Room
 
TEEN MOVIE NIGHT
Friday, March 1st @ 6:30 pm
Library Main Salon
 
 
ITTY BITTY YOGA
March 9th, 16th, 23th, & 30th @ 3pm
Library Meeting Room
 
 
STAFF PICKS
Check out our current faves!
 
The Book of Goose
by Yiyun Li

When her friend Fabienne passes away, Agnès is free to tell her story of a long-ago childhood in a war-ravaged, backwater town along the French countryside where Fabienne hatched a plan that changed everything, sending Agnès on an epic journey through fame, fortune and terrible loss.
The Curious World of Seaweed
by Josie Iselin

In this beautiful volume Josie Iselin explores both the artistic and the biological presence of sixteen seaweeds and kelps that live in the thin region where the Pacific Ocean converges with the North American continent. Iselin posits that we can learn not only about the seaweeds but also from them: their resilience, their resourcefulness, their poetry and magic.
To Bless the Space Between Us
by John O'Donohue

The Irish teacher, poet, and author of Anam Cara draws on Celtic spiritual traditions as he presents a new compilation of special blessings and spiritual insights to offer readers comfort and encouragement as they make their way through all of the milestones and transitions of life.
 
Discover Life's Possibilities
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Friday Harbor, Washington 98250
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