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Summer is going to “bee” busy at the library. Summer reading is now in full swing, and we have fun weekly events coming up all summer long. Our theme this year is “All Together Now;” the honeybee is our mascot – because they work together as a team to keep their hives humming.

If you haven”t signed up yet, stop by the library to pick up a summer reading packet and a calendar to see all the exciting events we have coming up. If you have already signed up, keep buzzing through those books so you can turn in your completed packet for a prize.

Here is a sampling of what we have coming:

Kids summer reading programs:

June 28, come to our “Book Café” to taste a variety of books. You might find a new genre!

Bee in the Fourth of July parade with the library, wear your bee-est yellow tee or bee costume and walk with the library contingent. Meet us at The Port of Skagit parking lot on State Street at 11:45 a.m.. All participants under 16 need a parent to sign a release form that will be provided before the parade. Either stop by the library before the Fourth or sign the day of the parade.

Need a relaxing activity after the busy Fourth of July events, come to the library at 11 a.m. July 5 to try out some fun board games. We have a variety of games for the whole family.

Drum Along with Ray Soriano on Saturday, July 8, 12-1 p.m.. Come to the library to drum along with Ray. Mr. Soriano will bring a variety of drums for everyone to try.

Come to the library July 12 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. to meet a fireman and his fire truck.

July 19 at 11 a.m. Don’t miss out on making fun shapes and patterns with tessellations and tiling.

On July 26 at 11 a.m. we will have an old-fashioned campfire sing-along in the library. This event will be fun for kids of all ages.

The tooth fairy will be here on July 28 at 11 a.m., so be sure to brush those pearly white teeth and come meet a real tooth fairy.

For adults:

Local author and co-founder of Tulip Town, Jeanette DeGoede, will be here on July 13 at 1 p.m. to talk about her memoir “Remembering Tulip Town.” This is a don’t miss event!

We are going to have another fun, interactive ukulele concert August 7. 1-2:30 p.m. Come sing and clap along with the ukulele group.

The library has an opening on our board of trustees. If you are interested in becoming part of our exciting new library, stop by the front desk for an application or come to a board meeting. Board meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. at the library. All board meetings are open to the public.

Stay tuned to our website for more exciting event announcements! http://www.laconnerswinomishlibrary.org.