Summer is quickly coming to a close, but we still have lots of exciting things happening at the library. We have several weeks of summer reading to keep everyone busy. Keep buzzing through those books so you can turn in your completed packet for a prize.

Thank you to drummer Ray Soriano for a great drumming workshop. Those who attended had a wonderful time.

Thank you also to La Conner firefighter Natalie, who took time to let us explore and learn about a fire truck. Everyone who came got a chance to sit in the truck and explore all the cool knobs and gadgets; they even got to see Firefighter Natalie with her firefighting gear on. Everyone who came went home with a cool water bottle courtesy of the fire department. Thank you to the La Conner Fire Department for sharing your truck with us.

Thank you also to Jeanette DeGoede for sharing her memoir, Remembering Tulip Town, with us, Mrs. DeGoede shared the story of its founding and took time to answer questions from the audience. Her presentation was a delight.

Summer Reading kids, watch your mailboxes for a letter and a surprise. Letters were mailed out last week, so you should receive them any day!

We have more great summer goup events coming up:

July 26 at 11 a.m., come for an old-fashioned campfire sing along. Come sit around the “campfire” and enjoy great songs.

Aug. 2 at 11 a.m., join for rock painting. We will create beautiful pieces of art on rocks. Be sure you wear your painting clothes for this event. It might get messy.

Aug. 9 at 11 a.m., we will create art with felting. This is a fun, creative way to create 3-dimensional art out of wool. This event will be fun for all ages.

Our final summer reading program event will be on Wednesday, Aug. 16 at 11 a.m. Michelle Calvin and Tony Cladoosby from Beaver Tails coffee will share canoe stories with us. This is the perfect way to end our summer reading program, so don’t miss out!

For the young and young at heart be sure to come to the interactive ukulele concert on Aug. 7. This is a fun, interactive event for all ages. Bring your ukulele to play along or come clap or sing along or just listen. This event is fun for all ages!

Local cozy mystery author Gail Noble-Smith will be at the library on Aug. 17 at 2 p.m. to talk about her novels and her writing process. This will be a wonderful way to spend an afternoon.

On Aug.24 at 4:30 p.m. we welcome women’s chorale group, The Harmonairs. Their beautiful harmonies will make your day.

Finally, don’t miss Tom Robbins Day Saturday, Sept 2. This fun, town-wide event will feature a parade, raffle, and many other fun events. Be sure to dress up as your favorite Tom Robbins character and join in the fun.

As summer draws to a close, be sure to stay tuned to our library website: laconnerswinomishlibrary.org for all the fun events coming this fall.