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Meet Local Author
Susan Wingate
May 6th at 6pm
Join us at 6:00pm on Sunday May 6th to meet Local Author Susan Wingate. Susan will discuss her new novel Of the Law, which looks at the darker side of humanity on “Dahl Island”. Visit www.susanwingate.com for more information. |
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Ariel Gore Visits San Juan Island Library
Saturday,
May 12th at 6:00pm!
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Live and Learn @ your library is pleased to announce the special appearance of Activist, Author, and Traveler, Ariel Gore. Ms. Gore has been called “the Generation X Dr. Spock” and “The reigning Mother Superior” by Time Magazine.
Parents, writers, and inquiring minds will enjoy hearing Ms. Gore discuss how her travels and life experiences have made her the person she is today. |
Ariel Gore is the founder and editor-in-chief of the award winning parenting zine Hip Mama, and author of Atlas of the Human Heart, The Death and Resurrection Show; The Hip Mama Survival Guide and The Mother Trip. Ms. Gore teaches writing workshops at the Attic in Portland, Oregon where she currently resides with her family.
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Call 378-2798. Information on Ariel Gore can be found at www.arielgore.com
Sponsored by The Friends of the Library &
Cere Demuth. |
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Greg Colfax
May 20th at 2pm
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Arctic Raven Gallery, San Juan Library and Skagit Valley College, are co-sponsoring a lecture by Greg Colfax, Native American Artist/Philosopher and former visiting faculty at Evergreen College Native American Studies. His topic will be "Origins and Fears of North West Coast Native Art". |
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A Potluck Dessert with Coffee and Tea will follow with a Question & Answer period. Please note that this event is at the Grange Hall. Questions? Please call Tess at Arctic Raven Gallery—378 3433.
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Whale Museum Lecture
June 8th at 6:30
Join us at the Library for a lecture on the natural history of Cetacean species native to the Salish Sea (either all or part of the year). |
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Species include Humpback, Gray, and Minke Whales, Orcas, Dall's Porpoise, and Harbor Porpoise.Attendees will learn about whale adaptations to a fully aquatic lifestyle; the differences between Baleen and Toothed Whales; Orca life history; and how to tell the difference between a Dolphin and a Porpoise.This presentation will also include information on threats and conservation efforts related to these animals locally.
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Hiking the Camino in Spain with Robbie Lawson
June 9th 7:30pm
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On Saturday June 9th at 7:30pm, the San Juan Island Trails Committee, will host a Live & Learn presentation on "Hiking the Camino in Spain" by islander, Robbie Lawson. Robbie spent three summers from 2001-2003 joining hundreds of modern-day pilgrims from around the world hiking this centuries-old route across northern Spain to the city of Santiago de Compostela. Robbie will give a slide show of her walk and talk about the history, the countryside, the people, challenges, and logistics of this fascinating adventure.
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| On a much more local level, members of the Trails Committee will share information about the work they are engaged in here on San Juan Island. Hiking and walking enthusiasts of all kinds, from armchair to extreme, are welcome. This event is free and open to the public. |
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Make Your Own Travel Journal Workshop
June 18th at 6:00pm |
| On June 18th at 6:00pm Laura Tretter will host a “Make Your Own Travel Journal” Workshop. Journal making supplies will be provided courtesy of the Friends of the Library! Registration is required for this event. Call 378-2798. |
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Slideshow of China's Borderlands & the People
Who Live There
Sunday, June 24th at 6:30pm
Learn about minority tribes in the furthest reaches of China in a presentation by Jacob Rawson, a University of Washington Graduate Student. Mr. Rawson & his colleague have just returned from their trip overseas where they learned about how these tribes live and the problems they face. |
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Judith Azrael
Readings by Local Author
July 8th 7:00pm
Travel Journal Writing Workshop
July 9th 7:00pm |
Sunday, July 8th 7:00pm
Readings by Local Author, Judith Azrael, Author of Wherever I Wander. Questions & Answers will follow.
Monday, July 9th 7:00pm
Journal Writing Workshop with Judith Azrael
Learn about Journal Writing (Travel, Nature, Personal and Artist Journal
Writing) - all levels of interest welcome. |
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Poetry Readings & Spoken Word By The Fireplace
Friday, July 13th 7:00pm
Hosted by Amy Wynn and Janet Doane. Open mic period will follow guest poets' and spoken word artists' readings.
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Knit Lit Book Club
July 29th at 6:30pm
Knitter’s, Crocheters, & interested parties are invited to join us at the library on July 29th at 6:30pm to discuss The Knitting Circle by Ann Hood. Bring your knitting! Checkout Book Club copies at the Library! |
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