Freeland Library

Stop by the Freeland Library during the month of November to explore Sarri Gilman's interactive art display in the library! This exhibit is designed for children and their grown-ups to engage with together by following the prompts to reveal the art's story 🎨 📘

Book sales are held in the library's meeting room from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month. Hundreds of books for all ages available by donation, or, fill a bag for $20.00! We accept cash, check, credit or debit cards, and Venmo. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Freeland Library and support library programs, services, and materials.

Join us for the Friends of the Library Book Sale on Saturday, November 14th from 10:00am-2:00pm.

Relive the excitement of an elementary school book fair! Browse a curated selection of books to stock up on your winter reading materials. Chat with a Sno-Isle librarian to find your next favorite read, mingle with attendees, or find a quiet corner for some solo reading time.

Join us at Fare Market restaurant on Thursday, November 12th between 4:00pm and 7:00pm! For more information: https://buff.ly/1aOSx5I

Join us for a monthly meetup where homeschool families can connect and share experiences in a welcoming space. The library will provide a hands-on activity focused on art, STEM, or literacy, along with information about available library resources. Activities will be geared toward the ages 5-10 but all ages are welcome to attend.

This month we will make leaf lanterns and other leaf inspired art. Join us on Thursday, November 12th from 11:00am-12:00pm. No registration necessary. We hope to see you there!

Michelle Rae Woodward, author of Clean Your Field: A Practical Guide to Energetic Hygiene for Modern Life, will share insights from her new book and explore simple, practical ways to become more aware of what we carry in our emotional and energetic fields, and how to release what doesn’t belong to us.

Join us on Tuesday, November 10th from 1:00pm-2:00pm. No registration needed. For more information: https://buff.ly/Rz6ntzv

All Sno-Isle Libraries will be closed on Thursday, October 29th, for staff training. While your local library may be closed, your online library is always open! Enjoy free video streaming, digital magazines and newspapers, , , and more with your library card. https://www.sno-isle.org/

Next month is the Local Author Book Fair
Saturday, November 28, 1:00pm–4:00pm
Clinton Community Hall
We've gathered Whidbey's authors for an afternoon of books, mingling, and craft mocktails. Chat with local authors about their works and get a start on your holiday book shopping. Support local writers while sipping on free craft mocktails by library gastronome Karen Achabal.

Book sales and signing will be available. Some sales will be cash only.

View the full list of participating authors at: bit.ly/LocalAuthorSIL26

Do you have old technology to get rid of? Donate them to be recycled or refurbished for low-income individuals and families in need! PCs for People will be here to accept your tech donations.

Join us for an Electronics Recycling Drive on Monday November 9th from 12:00pm-4:00pm. Click for a list of Items accepted: https://buff.ly/VVPm7in

Camas is a beautiful blue-purple Northwest wildflower with a sweet, edible bulb. Known as Qwlho7el to the Samish people, this native plant plays a star role in Coast Salish culture.

Learn about the history, cultivation, and significance of this iconic plant at Significance of Qwlho7el (Camas) on Friday November 6th from 2:00-3:00. Presented by Sam Qol7ánten Barr, Executive Director of the Salish Youth Coalition. No registration necessary.