Lopez Island Library

10/22/2026

Excited to welcome kids and families for this! Thanks to Lopez Island Family Resource Center (LIFRC) for being an incredible partner.

PrimeTime Family Reading is back!

What’s better than a good story? Sharing it with your family, enjoying a delicious meal, and discovering new books together!

Families with children in kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to join us for four evenings of bilingual family reading in English and Spanish. Enjoy story time, meaningful conversation, and books your child gets to bring home to build their very own library.

Mondays: November 2, 9, 16 & 23
5:15–6:45 PM
Lopez Island Library

Best of all? It’s FREE!

Space may be limited, so click on the link below ot sign up. We can’t wait to read with you! https://tinyurl.com/mryzb4bk

This event is organized in collaboration with the Lopez Island Library

10/21/2026

Book party to celebrate, “Naming and Knowing: Indigenous Plants of the San Juan Islands”

October 22, 2026
5:30 - 7:30pm

Explore the plants of the islands through Indigenous knowledge, history, botany, food traditions, and art. Published by Madrona Murphy , the book is a collaboration among historians, botanists, food specialists, artists, and Indigenous peoples, created so the plants might “hear their old names spoken again in Lekwungen” and so all people can learn how to enjoy and care for the plants that make the islands rich in food and materials.

10/18/2026

Magic, mystery, monsters, and whole new worlds!

FanCon brings together fantasy writers from the San Juan Islands for an evening of storytelling, creative inspiration, and a peek behind the pages.

Alexandria Brandt, Making her FanCon debut! Her imaginative short fiction brings magic to the most human moments.

Erik Kort, With more than eight novels to his name, Erik knows a thing or two about creating worlds worth getting lost in.

Lisa Cram, Returning to FanCon with stories inspired by the wild beauty and mystery of the Salish Sea.

Dana Brentson, Offering writing that twists reality, spanning worlds that aren’t our own

Hear about their latest work, creative journeys, and the stories behind their stories.

Sunday, October 18, 6-8pm

Fantasy lovers, aspiring writers, and curious readers — this one’s for you!

10/17/2026

Meet the storytellers, world-builders, monster-makers, and occasional chaos coordinators coming to FanCon!

These are among a host of participants who bring decades of experience creating unforgettable tabletop adventures, from classic Dungeons & Dragons to supernatural mysteries and superhero stories.

Asa Kinney — 25 years of storytelling and tabletop adventures.

Tandiwhe Kongela — Bringing creativity, experience, and a little controlled chaos to the table.

Peter Kamin — Running Masks and joining the Game Masters Panel.

Brett Jensen — Bringing Monster of the Week, a supernatural mystery adventure that’s easy for newcomers to learn.

Come play! Sunday, October 18, 10am to 8pm

10/17/2026

DRAGONS, DICE & DARING ADVENTURES ARE TAKING OVER THE LIBRARY!

Calling all fantasy fans, gamers, cosplayers, book lovers, and curious adventurers! FanCon is coming to the Lopez Island Library, and there’s an entire day of magic and mayhem in store.

🎲 Tabletop roleplaying games
🧙 Cosplay contest
📚 Local fantasy authors
🎤 Game Masters Panel
🛍️ Fantasy vendor market
✨ Scavenger hunts, games, and family activities

Whether you’re a seasoned Dungeon Master or don’t know a d20 from a dragon, there’s a place for you at FanCon! Sunday, October 18, 10 AM–8 PM

Gather your party, tell your friends, and prepare for adventure!

10/15/2026

Reading from her new memoir, “In Reality, Book One: Song of the Little World.” Oct 15, 7pm.

Karen Fisher won the Washington State Book Award and the Mountains and Plains Bookseller’s Award, and was a finalist for the PEN/Faulkner Award for her debut novel, “A Sudden Country.” She wrote the libretto “Precipice”, an experimental opera produced by American Opera Projects that premiered at the La Mama Experimental Theatre in New York City in January 2026. She is a National Endowment of the Arts recipient and has taught for Hugo House, the University of Washington, and Fishtrap.

The author will read selections from Song of the Little World, book one of her memoir in progress, In Reality. Followed by Q&A.

10/14/2026

A “Lopez-Only” tour of Meg Partridge’s family exhibit at SJIMA in Friday Harbor. Thu, Oct 15

“Convergence and Divergence: The Family Aesthetic” includes over 100 works by Meg’s grandmother Imogen Cunningham, her grandfather Roi Partridge, and her father Rondal Partridge. This is a rare opportunity to view museum prints and learn about a creative dynasty from the inside. Meg will lead the tour, give a talk, and present two of her own documentaries.

We will go as a group on the 10:30am ferry, walk up to the museum (transport can be provided if needed) and have the museum to ourselves for 3 hours. Free admission.

Ferry back at 2:30pm.

10/14/2026

10/13/2026

Turning up the volume this fall and winter with a NEW concert series celebrating Lopez musicians! First up: the wonderfully talented Jesse Stout!

Jesse is one of those gifted humans who can play multiple instruments, compose original music, sing in different styles, and keep any kind of rhythm using any kind of implement including his own body. He is a unique artist and we are excited to see what he does for this concert!

Wednesday, October 14, 6-7ish PM

10/08/2026

An apple a day? How about a whole pantry full! Apple season is here, and we’re turning the harvest into something delicious! This Saturday, October 10, there will be a hands-on Canning 101 workshop with Madrona from Kwiaht at Taproot Kitchen. 4-6pm.

Whether you’re brand new to canning or just need a refresher, you’ll learn how to preserve local orchard apples, practice your skills, and take home a jar of something delicious. Best of all, you’ll leave with the know-how to keep canning at home or at Taproot!

Presented in collaboration with Taproot Kitchen and Kwiaht.