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Washington’s First Poet Laureate
Samuel Green
Friday April 4th at 6:30pm
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As Washington’s first poet laureate, Sam will serve a two year term, during which he will visit communities across the state building awareness and an appreciation of poetry through readings, workshops, and lectures. In conjunction with Griffin Bay Bookstore, the San Juan Island Library was able to schedule an event with Sam Green, and is graciously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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Come to the Library on Friday April 4th to hear Sam Green read his
poetry and talk about his experiences as a Waldron Island poet, editor of Brooding Heron Press, and Seattle University’s Northwest
Writer-in-Residence.
Sam Green has authored ten collections of poetry, and his most recent is “The Grace of Necessity”, available now at the Library, and local bookstores.
For more information on Sam, visit: www.washingtonpoetlaureate.org
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| April is National Poetry Month! |
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Celebrate at the
Library on April 11th, at 7:00pm with an evening of Poetry and Spoken Word by the fireplace. Guest Poets Anthony DiMichele and Terri Clark will read aloud, and host Tom Odegard will emcee for the open-mic period of the evening.
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San Juan Island Library
Book Discussion of
“Eat, Pray, Love”!
Please join us on April 18th at 7:00pm to discuss Elizabeth Gilbert’s memoir “Eat, Pray Love: One Woman’s Search for
Everything Across Italy, India and
Indonesia”. Checkout Book Club copies at the Library now or put one on hold by clicking here!
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An Evening
of
Literary Readings with
Host Susan Wingate
Friday, April 25th at 7:00pm
Join Susan, and guest author Michael Collins for an evening of readings with
local authors by the Library Fireplace.
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Intro to Hula with Alice Hibberd on Saturday, April 26th 7:00pm!
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Hawaiian hula is a prayer for Mother Earth, her inhabitants and the interdependence of all living beings. This beginner's class at the library will be a hands-on introduction of the hula, including a simple Hawaiian chant, basic steps and their meanings, practicing the pa'i (step rhythms) with the ipu gourd, and learning a modern (auana) hula to a mele (melody). Alice has
studied on Moloka'i, Hawai'i and Kaua'i with well-known Kumu Hula (master hula composer) Frank Hewett Kawaikapuokalani and his haumana (student) Kumu Hula Keala Ching. As young teen, she practiced hula for four years, developing a foundation that is now is a life-long passion.As a haumana herself, she humbly passes on the hula to share the Aloha Spirit with others.
This workshop is designed for students in Grade 6 through adults. Please call 378-2798 to register, or email abourne@sjlib.org
Alice teaches hula classes here on San Juan for girls and women on
Wednesdays. Girls' classes provide an introduction to Hawaiian culture and dance through traditional legends, chant practice, hula movements and storytelling, the use of hula implements, the study of hula dances, as well as body awareness through yoga and hula hooping. Women's' classes focus on the study of Hawaiian chants, ancient (kahiko) and modern hula dances.
Beginners are always welcome.
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Master Gardener’s Workshop at the Library
May 3rd @ 5:30- 6:30pm
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Want to try your hand at vegetable gardening, but you don’t know where to start? Whether you want to start some veggies in pots or in a large garden, WSU Master Gardeners will share some of their tips and answer your questions on how to get started growing your own vegetables, and when to get the starts into the ground.
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Learn to Knit @ the Library
Tuesdays May 13th, 20th & 27th
@ 12:30pm-2:00pm
Join Jessica Carter for these free
classes for beginning, intermediate and expert knitters. Over three weeks, students will learn to read a pattern, develop an understanding of the language of knitting, and receive hands on guidance to create three different types of dishcloths—basic, circular and lacy. These classes will be held in the Library Meeting Room. Registration is required for this event, and is open to all ages. Children should be accompanied by an adult.
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Knit Lit Book Club
Sunday, May 18th @ 6:00pm
Join us at the Library on May 18th to discuss "KnitLit: Sweaters and Their
Stories…and other Writing About
Knitting" edited by Linda Roghaar & Molly Wolf.
Book Club copies are available for
checkout—or put one on hold by online by clicking here or call 378-2798.
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