Upcoming Events

Climate change has become one of the defining issues of our time. As much of the world bands together to come up with a plan, the U.S. remains the notable holdout. What is the rest of the world doing to combat climate change? What impact will the eff...

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn groups are for children ages birth to 5 and their families or caregivers. Come play, read, sing, enjoy snacks and enhance the bond with your family and community. Sessions are free and open to everyone. This playgroup...

Toddler Storytime is for children ages 12 months to 30 months and features movement, music, puppets, and fingerplays as well as flannel stories and the reading of short books written with toddlers in mind. ...

This 20-minute lapsit program for infants from birth to 12 months features action rhymes, baby sign language, songs, and movement designed to stimulate brain development and the enjoyment of music, language, and books. ...

Feel more confident when using your iPad. In this class we will help you get started with the basics, including navigation, keeping it updated, and managing device settings. We’ll also show you how to get the free iPad users guide. ...

Drop in and work with library staff to receive individual assistance with your computer or handheld device. Bring your own device or ask to borrow one of ours. ...

Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more designed to promote early learning. Preschool Storytime begins with activities that encourage community building and promote learning through play. ...

Join Whidbey Island poets Judith Adams and Holly Thomas for an evening of poetry and conversation. Judith Adams is an English-born poet who has published four books of poetry, recorded several CDs of her work and performances, and was selected for th...

Start your day in peace and contemplation as you let your thoughts and paintbrush flow freely. Enjoy a short inspirational reading, then mix colors and let art take shape while listening to peaceful music. Art supplies are provided and space is limit...

Join Savitri Bess for a three-week workshop designed to start you down the path of writing your own memoir. Learn to develop your memoir through colorful details and descriptions, and discover the tools and skills to bring your story to life. No prev...

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi rode a wave of Hindu nationalism to a historic reelection in 2019. His first order of business was to revoke the special status granted to the Kashmir region, inflaming the rivalry between India and Pakistan. How ...

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn groups are for children ages birth to 5 and their families or caregivers. Come play, read, sing, enjoy snacks and enhance the bond with your family and community. Sessions are free and open to everyone. This playgroup...

Experience the wonders of Virtual Reality (VR) with the support of trained staff. VR uses a computer, headset, and sensors to immerse you directly into a three-dimensional, computer-generated world. Your head, hands, and body movements are tracked to...

Toddler Storytime is for children ages 12 months to 30 months and features movement, music, puppets, and fingerplays as well as flannel stories and the reading of short books written with toddlers in mind. ...

This 20-minute lapsit program for infants from birth to 12 months features action rhymes, baby sign language, songs, and movement designed to stimulate brain development and the enjoyment of music, language, and books. ...

This class will build on the skills learned in the previous iPad Basics 1 class held on March 3; attendance at the previous class is not required to attend Basics 2. In this class we’ll review the basics of using your iPad and walk you through the fu...

Drop in and work with library staff to receive individual assistance with your computer or handheld device. Bring your own device or ask to borrow one of ours. ...

Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more designed to promote early learning. Preschool Storytime begins with activities that encourage community building and promote learning through play. ...

Learn the basics of seed saving in this class taught by Jadyne Reichner, owner of Oatsplanter Farm in Port Townsend.  Jadyne will cover planning your garden; the genetics behind seed production; choosing the best seed to save; and how to harvest...

Join Savitri Bess for a three-week workshop designed to start you down the path of writing your own memoir. Learn to develop your memoir through colorful details and descriptions, and discover the tools and skills to bring your story to life. No prev...

The Red Sea has remained vital for global trade since the time of ancient Egypt. Once home to the spice trade, the Red Sea now sees millions of barrels of oil a day transported across its waters. With major nations like China, France, Italy, and the ...

All are welcome to sign up for our monthly book discussion. Book discussions are held the second Thursday of each month from 6:15 – 7:45 pm. Sign up is required and copies of the book will be loaned by the library when you sign up. Participants are a...

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn groups are for children ages birth to 5 and their families or caregivers. Come play, read, sing, enjoy snacks and enhance the bond with your family and community. Sessions are free and open to everyone. This playgroup...

TimeSlips™ is a creative storytelling method that opens storytelling to everyone by replacing the pressure to remember with the freedom to imagine. Although it is fun for anyone, it was originally designed as a way for people with cognitive impairmen...

Flaunt your knowledge of books, movies, pop culture, and current events. New book and movie titles each month! Bring a team of friends or come solo and we’ll find a team for you. New book and movie titles will be featured each month.  Th...

Come to the library and be a scientist! Standing, walking, running, even sitting — life is a balancing act. Listen to a story and then have fun doing a variety of balancing activities. Play with the weight of objects and your body to learn more about...