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We hope everyone’s New Year is off to a great start, It is hard to believe that January is almost over already. Our little taste of winter made for an interesting start to 2024, but now that things are finally thawing out, come to the library for a cozy day of reading or come to one of the many programs we have coming up through Feb..

Our first armchair Travels with Teri program had to be postponed due to the snow; however, we are going to reschedule. Stay tuned to our website or come by the library to get the new date.

We have tons of fun coming in February!

To celebrate Dental Health Month, the Tooth Fairy will fly into story time on Friday, Feb. 2 at 11 a.m. to teach us how to brush and care for our teeth.

On Feb. 8 at 3 p.m. join us to make valentines and to celebrate Chinese New Year by decorating a paper dragon. All ages are welcome to this fun event.

Saturday, Feb. 24, drummer Ray Soriano will host a djembe drumming session at noon. This fun event is open to all ages, no experience necessary.

Our always popular ukulele group will be back for on Monday, Feb. 12 for a Valentine concert.

Looking for a fun afternoon date without the crowds on Valentine’s Day? The Skagit Brass Quintet will give a special performance on Saturday, Feb. 10, 12-2 p.m.. Perfect timing for a concert and then a nice dinner out at one of the fabulous restaurants here in town.

Our second Armchair Travels with Teri trip will take us to Italy on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 5-6 p.m. Come learn about this amazing country.

On Feb. 3, MoNA opens “Silva Cascadia: Under the Spell of the Forest,” featuring noteworthy Northwest women artists. To enhance this experience, come to the library to find books about trees such as: “Finding the Mother Tree,” by Suzanne Simard or “The Hidden Life of Trees,” by Peter Wohlleben, or “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein. We’ll have a selection of books in both the adult and children’s area.

Finally, a short note from our foundation director:

After four months as the La Conner Library Foundation director, I continue to be truly inspired by the community and by the library.

Tiny Trees and our end-of-year newsletter shone the light on the community’s creativity and commitment to our incredible library. Combined, these raised approximately $17,000 toward library programs and resources. Looking ahead, Library Giving Day on April 3 will focus on raising funds to maintain the new building, ongoing.

Beyond – and in conjunction with – fundraising, is the building itself. I was here at closing the other evening, and I took a moment to breathe in the dusk illuminating books through the tall windows. I was struck by the majestic simplicity of a library and of this building – a place of contemplation, of exploration, of beauty, of connection; a place for everyone. If you haven’t spent time yet at the La Conner Swinomish Library, I encourage you to do so.