Friends of the Langley Library

11/03/2026

Today’s the day! Drop your ballot by 8pm. 🗳️

10/30/2026

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts graciously shared with us the recording of Nancy Pearl's presentation on October 28th.

Please share this with any friends who couldn't attend! Enjoy!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

10/30/2026

If you missed our Oct 28 event with Nancy Pearl, here is the list of her favorite reads of 2026—some old, some new!

1. Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America by Howard Bryant

2. The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo

3. Dangerous, Dirty, Violent, and Young: A Fugitive Family in the Revolutionary Underground by Zayd Ayers Dohrn

4. A Marriage at Sea: A True Story of Love, Obsession, and Shipwreck by Sophie Elmhirst

5. The Missing by Tim Gautreaux

6. So Old, So Young by Grant Ginder

7. Safe Passage: The Untold Story of Diplomatic Intrigue, Betrayal, and the Exchange of American and Japanese Civilians by Sea During World War II by Evelyn Iritani

8. Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones

9. The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali

10. Whale Harbor by Mary Beth Keane

11. Bookish: How Reading Shapes Our Lives by Lucy Mangan

12. The Feather Wars: And the Great Crusade to Save America's Birds by James H. McCommons

13. Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry

14. Come to the Window by Howard Norman

15. The Soul of Viktor Tronko by David Quammen

16. Are They Dead Yet?: The Art of the Obit by Sam Roberts

17. Buckeye by Patrick Ryan

18. Nonesuch by Francis Spufford

19. A Nation Wrestles with God: American Prophets, Philosophers, and Firebrands edited by Ilan Stavans

20. Earth 7 by Deb Olin Unferth

21. The Man in the Corduroy Suit by James Wolff

10/27/2026

Don’t miss this exciting local author panel on November 5 at 5:00pm at the Langley Library.

Are you an aspiring author or writer looking for inspiration, guidance, and a sense of community?

Meet and learn from published local authors of children’s books, adult fiction, and nonfiction: Deb Lund, Rebecca Enzor, Ted Mulcahey, Teresa Di Biase, & Vicki Robin.

They'll share their experiences, creative journeys, and practical advice. Whether you’re just starting out or polishing your manuscript, this is your chance to ask questions, make connections, and get motivated. This event is part of our Whidbey Local Author 2026 Series, designed to support and celebrate our local writing community. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and take your writing to the next level!

Thursday, November 05, 5:00pm–7:00pm at the Langley Library

No registration required—just bring your curiosity and passion for writing!

Hosted by the Clinton Library, Langley Library, and Freeland Library.

10/27/2026

Learn about the Whidbey Island Conservation District and tell them what’s important to you! The Langley listening session is this Friday from 2:30-4:30.

Seeking Public Comment for WICD's Five Year Plan: "3 Questions in 3 Minutes" Survey

Whidbey Island Conservation District is made up of local staff with professional expertise and a board of volunteer supervisors, all of whom have a personal investment and interest in improving the quality of life in our community. We do this through non-regulatory, free, in-person technical assistance and education for the long term conservation of our shared natural resources.

Help inform the natural resource priorities, program development, and project implementation during the next five years of our conservation district's professional goals. All responses are collected anonymously with the option of adding contact details for follow-up conversations.

To access the survey, visit our Linktree OR visit whidbeycd.org to add your voice to "3 Questions in 3 Minutes."

For accessibilty accomodations, email [email protected]

10/27/2026

The Langley Library will be welcoming trick-or-treaters on Halloween from 2:30–6:00!

10/25/2026

Election Day is just around the corner—Nov 3!

If you are a registered voter, you have already received your ballot. Return your completed ballot at an official drop box (preferable) or mailed by USPS. Not registered? It's not too late!

Sno-Isle has compiled all the information you need to help you prepare to vote. At the link below, you will find how to register, learn about candidates, find an official drop box, how to track your ballot, and much more! Thanks, Sno-Isle Libraries!

From help with voter registration to learning about candidates and the issues to on-site ballot drop boxes, your local library is there…

10/20/2026

10/04/2026

NYT asked librarians what they want you to know.

Unlocked article.

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/10/01/books/state-of-libraries-librarians.html?unlocked_article_code=1.GFE.vlBH.diFpWnGMc9Hr&smid=nytcore-ios-share

We asked dozens of them about America’s libraries — what they provide, what they need to survive. Here’s what they told us.