Friends of the Orcas Island Library

Friends of the Orcas Island Library 📚🌲We are a nonprofit supporting our library through fundraising, events, and community resources.🌲📚 The most obvious sight is the building itself. CD’s.?

CALL FOR MEMBERSHIP:

When you walk into the Orcas Island Public Library, what do you see? It is strong, built with heavy wooden rafters, a spacious building obviously designed by an architect with style and flair. What’s your favorite part of the Library? Perhaps it is the line of computers. Perhaps the stacks of books. More into Books on tape? They are available. As is a large area for children.

Perhaps your choice is sitting in the quiet reading area within reach of current newspapers and magazines? Books in large print? Got you covered. Those too. You want to read a book that the library doesn’t have? That’s where Inter-Library loan comes in. Movie tonight? Check one out free from the Library. Study carrels. Storytime. Friendly people at the check out desk. Meeting room. These are all part of what makes up our remarkable Orcas Island Library. As you might rightly assume from the name, Friends of the Orcas Island Library has an important and supportive role. Friends is a volunteer group whose purpose is to make money for the Library allowing it to provide you with some of the extras that its budget doesn’t cover. Within the last few years Friend’s contributions have included (but are not limited to….) Sunday hours, a new online library system, landscaping improvements for the 20th Anniversary, summer reading program support, newspaper microfilm reader, CD display racks, laminating machine, DVD resurfacing machine, and the NY Times subscription. Orcas children have specifically benefitted by StoryFest performers and programs, book clubs, Halloween trick or treat books, moveable shelving and new window blinds in their area. Friends of the Orcas Island Library work throughout the year collecting, sorting, boxing and selling books donated by Orcas residents at both the Winter Book Sale in February and the Annual Book Fair the second Saturday in August. To support a volunteer organization dedicated to improving the library we all use-- an organization that prepares a lavish and free Holiday Tea every December to thank the community--please consider using the enclosed envelope to join Friends of the Orcas Island Library with a renewal of your current membership or with a new membership for 2014. Our Library works hard for us and has been recognized as one of the best in the state. Per capita, it consistently ranks in the top five in the state for visits and check outs. The collection size is double the average size for a community the size of Orcas. Consider it time to return the favor with our financial support.

❤️Want to know more about the Friends of the Orcas Island Library? ❤️
02/03/2026

❤️Want to know more about the Friends of the Orcas Island Library? ❤️

Thank You, Volunteers! 💙A huge thank-you to all the amazing volunteers who made this year’s Library Fair possible! From ...
08/12/2025

Thank You, Volunteers! đź’™

A huge thank-you to all the amazing volunteers who made this year’s Library Fair possible! From setting up tables and lugging boxes to selling books, providing entertainment, and helping visitors—you brought our community together and made the day a success. Your time, energy, and smiles help keep our Library strong and vibrant. 📚✨

Membership Benefits!-A high-quality FOIL sticker to show the community you support your Library-Two free books of your c...
08/02/2025

Membership Benefits!

-A high-quality FOIL sticker to show the community you support your Library
-Two free books of your choosing from the Friends' lobby bookstore at the Library (up to $4 in value)
-EARLY ENTRY into the August booksale, The Library Fair

https://givebutter.com/foilmembership

Your membership supports operational costs of FOIL, allowing 100% of their booksales to go to the library.

By Friends of the Orcas Island Library

Less than a month away! Make sure the Library Fair is on your calendar.
07/14/2025

Less than a month away! Make sure the Library Fair is on your calendar.

||| FROM MADELINE SHEPLOR for FRIENDS OF THE ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY ||| The Friends of the Orcas Island Library (FOIL) warmly invite community members of all ages to the beloved Annual Library Fair Summer Book Sale on Saturday, August 9th, from

04/05/2025

Breaking: Read a joint press release from San Juan Island, Orcas Island, and Lopez Island Libraries about how the national IMLS funding cuts impact our island libraries. Read the full text at:https://www.sjlib.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Press-Release-IMLS-Funding-Island-Libraries.pdf

Love your library? Now’s the perfect time to become a Friend! By becoming a member, you help provide funding for the Orc...
02/11/2025

Love your library? Now’s the perfect time to become a Friend! By becoming a member, you help provide funding for the Orcas Library programs, special events, and expanded book access for islanders. Annual membership is easy and makes a big impact.
👉 https://givebutter.com/foilmembership

Hope to see you at the Orcas Island Public Library today!
12/07/2024

Hope to see you at the Orcas Island Public Library today!

11/30/2024

The Friends of the Orcas Library (FOIL) is thrilled to invite the entire community to its annual Holiday Tea, a delightful celebration of gratitude, joy, and the spirit of the season. Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 7, from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Orcas Island Public Library.

This cherished tradition offers something for everyone:

Enjoy a cozy array of coffee, tea, and punch, accompanied by a spread of homemade cookies, tea sandwiches, and other delectable treats. 🍪

Delight the little ones with activities for children and a special visit from Santa Claus himself! 🎅🏼

Relax and soak in the ambiance with live music that will set the perfect holiday mood. 🎶

The Holiday Tea is FOIL’s heartfelt “thank you” to the community for its unwavering support throughout the year—through generous donations and participation in fundraising events like the annual book sale, which helps fund vital library programs.

Calling all bakers! Community members wishing to contribute cookies can drop them off at the library on Friday, December 6, or on the morning of the event.

During the festivities, FOIL will proudly present the library with a check for $21,405, fulfilling the library’s 2025 grant request. This contribution highlights the incredible impact of FOIL’s volunteer efforts and the community’s generosity.

Anyone have a Santa costume we could borrow for the Holiday Tea on Saturday December 7?
11/03/2024

Anyone have a Santa costume we could borrow for the Holiday Tea on Saturday December 7?

Address

500 Rose Street
Eastsound, WA
98245

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 3pm

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(360) 376-4985

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