Family Storytime
Fridays in April (no Storytime on April 8th)
10 & 10:45 a.m. - Community Meeting Room
Limited in-person Storytimes are back! Librarian Leslie and Miss Lisa will share stories, songs, rhymes, and more early literacy tips. There are two sessions and space is limited to 20 people at each session. We will give out tickets for the second time slot if you miss the first one. We hope to see you there!
Pajama Storytime
April 7th at 5pm in the Dr. Sylvia Maxson Children’s Library.
Join Librarian Diana in your PJs for bedtime stories and some giggles and inspiring reads. Bring your favorite stuffie and snuggle in for a storytime inside the library.
Virtual Storytime
We will continue to offer virtual storytimes on Tuesdays at 6pm on the Anacortes Public Library Facebook page. All virtual storytimes will be available to watch the following day on our YouTube channel.
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Tween Advisory Council – 4th & 5th grades
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Tuesday, April 5th 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Community Meeting Room
We’re starting a group of 4th and 5th graders to help us plan some fun programs for the library. We’ll share some new books, games, and STEAM Kits, and there will be snacks! Space is limited and registration is required. Sign up in the library or use the link here. We will decide on a monthly meeting day and time.
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Teen Pizza Party - 6th to 12th grade
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Wednesday, April 6th 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Library Community Meeting Room
Let’s celebrate spring break with a gaming & pizza party! Teens who attend can play Switch games on our big screen, try out the library’s newest STEAM Kits-- synthesizers and green screen kits for creating your own music and movies. We’ll have new books to share, giveaways, and snacks while we talk about all things library.
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We have more new STEAM kits! Music lovers can choose from a variety of electronic synthesizers to create their own songs and sounds. These kits are thanks to a generous grant from the Puget Sound Refinery.
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Covid-19 Vaccination & Booster Clinic
Friday, April 8th 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Library Community Meeting Room
Need a Covid-19 vaccine time that fits your family’s schedule? Are you a senior in need of a second booster? Stop by during our clinic over spring break! The library is offering a clinic for free Covid-19 vaccinations & boosters for all eligible ages, including adults and children ages 5 and older, on Friday, April 8th. Drop in any time between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary.
Sign up and Learn More
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April is National Poetry Month
We have poetry books on display all month and poetry booklists on our website. Visit us in the library for poetry-themed and other hands-on activities.
Take and Makes
This month we have Take and Make kits for pre-readers through elementary school! Ask at the Dr. Sylvia Maxson Children’s Library desk while supplies last.
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Sign up for our family e-newsletter here.
Did you know...
The FriendShop is now open for shopping on Mondays & Fridays from 10:00am – 12:00pm. Come see their new look and new stock.
Also, masks are no longer required for library visitors, but they will still be available at the library entry for those who wish to wear one during their visit.
Questions? Call us at (360) 293-1910
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