San Juan Island Library is cultivating ideas with our fall Program Series.
The San Juan Island Library is continuing its Adult Program Series for the fall. Stop by and attend any of our free programs! Our “nature” inspired theme of “Time To Cultivate” offers up several programs related to conservation, ecology & personal growth. Check our website for details or call 378-2798.
“Fall Gardening Class” at the Library! Saturday, September 8th, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Presented by The WSU Master Gardeners Program
Learn from WSU Master Gardeners how to continue your vegetable garden through the fall and winter, divide perennials, plant or renovate a lawn. Bring your gardening questions!
Going Down Jericho Road September 10th, 7:00-8:00pm
at the Friday Harbor Labs Commons
Investigate the darker side of human nature in Michael K. Honey’s latest book Going Down Jericho Road: The Memphis Strike, Martin Luther King’s Last Campaign, which explores the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Worker’s Strike and assignation of Martin Luther King.
On September 10th at 7:00pm, Michael Honey, a Professor of Gender, Ethnic, and Labor Studies, at the University of Washington-Tacoma, will discuss Martin Luther King’s last Civil Rights Campaign. This event is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library & University of Washington Friday Harbor Labs.
Please note that this event is at the University of Washington, Friday Harbor Labs Commons at 7:00pm on September 10th.
Saving Puget Sound : A Conservation Strategy for the 21st Century September 16th at 6:00pm
On Sunday September 16th at 6:00pm, author John Lombard will discuss his latest work, Saving Puget Sound: A Conservation Strategy for the 21st Century. Due to population increase, and higher consumption of water and natural resources, author John Lombard has written a detailed plan that addresses conservation strategies for the Puget Sound region. With a background in environmental consulting and fisheries resources in the Northwest, Lombard’s book addresses political and legal issues that will effect the preservation of our region’s ecosystems. For more information on this book, please visit www.savingpugetsound.com.
Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes Friday, September 21st
On Friday, September 21 at 6:00pm, the Seattle based Book It Repertory Theater troupe will perform Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes. This program is intended for all ages, so families are encouraged to attend. A Storytelling Standup workshop for grades 3-12 will take place at 4:30 in the Library Meeting Room. Registration is required for the workshop. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Film Screening and Discussion with the Filmmakers
Saturday, October 13th at 5:30pm
What a Way to Go: Life at the End of Empire, is a feature length documentary that “reveals an even more ‘Inconvenient Truth’” by taking a bold look at present day global issues such as climate change, species extinction, oil depletion, and population overshoot.
Produced independently by Sally Erickson and Tim Bennett, this personal essay explores the cultural stories and assumptions that have brought us to this point, and provides a larger context for thinking about, and feeling our way through, our global situation. The film screening of "What a Way to Go: Life at the End of the Empire" will begin at 5:30 pm, and a discussion with the filmmakers will follow the screening. This documentary film is approximately 2 hours long.
This event is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Skagit Valley College and Spring Street International School.
Maya Lin & the Confluence Project Saturday, October 20th at 6:00pm
Inquiring Mind Speaker, Susan Noyes Platt will discuss the artwork of Maya Lin and her latest project on the Columbia River. Maya Lin, known for her work on the Viet Nam War Memorial, has been working in Washington for the past five years on a project commemorating the bicentennial of Lewis & Clark’s journey. Lin’s Confluence Project has become a piece centered around the intersection between Native Tribes living along the Columbia River today and Lewis & Clark’s journals. This event is sponsored by a Quick Grant from Humanities Washington and the Friends of the Library.
Terry Domico - Author Talk
Natural Areas of the San Juan Islands Saturday, October 27th at 6:00pm
Meet Terry Domico and hear about his new book, Natural Areas of the San Juan Islands. This long awaited field guide contains a wealth of information about the San Juan archipelago and the Salish Sea bio region of Northwest Washington State and Southern British Columbia.
Grouped by island and locality, this easy to use book provides concise directions and insightful profiles of 60 of the best natural areas in the region.A “must” for birders, kayakers, botanists, naturalists, conservations, and outdoor explorers who want to get to know these amazingly diverse island environments.
Knit Lit Book Club Sunday, November 4th 6:00pm
Knit Lit Book Club discusses the mystery Died in the Wool by Mary Kruger. Check out your book club copy at the Library, and bring your knitting or crocheting with you on November 4th at 6:00pm!
Poetry Readings & Spoken Word By The Fireplace Friday, November 9th 7:00pm
Hosted by Tom Odegard. Open mic period will follow guest poets' and spoken word artists' readings.
