Friends of the Lopez Island Library

03/20/2026

One of the many library programs we support is free access for Lopezians to the Seattle Arts & Lectures online lecture series. Registration in advance is required - sign up here to hear author Stephen Graham Jones:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKZy9WS1dQV9wtQ5BbUZKcm8T5RfhlkIIOj8FiuGuKBwWVhw/viewform

03/18/2026

On April 4, hundreds of gently-used books will be for sale at the library... perhaps one is waiting for you. See you there?

02/24/2026

We have openings on our board of directors! The Friends is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds and visibility for the Lopez Library.

For more info, and to apply, visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVws7c-3-dvpOeoZ5Kt5RUEsEsBmaRdwTyRHvsOwORwl8_7w/viewform?usp=header

12/04/2025

On Wednesday, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the federal agency that provides funding for America’s libraries, announced it had reinstated all of the grants it had previously terminated, including those to libraries and library organizations across the U.S.

“Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states," said ALA President Sam Helmick. "Every public, school and academic library and their patrons benefit from the research findings and program outcomes from individual library and organization grantees.”

Read more: https://bit.ly/4496W4V

12/03/2025

Stop by the Library Community Room on Saturday December 6, 10 am - 2 pm, for our Holiday Book Sale!

We'll have a wide variety of gently-used donated books for sale - cookbooks, kids books, fiction and nonfiction, and of course holiday-themed books.

We'll also have lots of Library merchandise for sale. From caps to coffee, bags to bandanas (for your doggy) - perfect for stocking stuffers!

Do a bit of holiday shopping, catch up with Friends of the Library and enjoy a homemade treat.

Hope to see you Saturday!

11/06/2025

We are filled with gratitude for your support of the Lopez Library. Join us Friday, November 7, 2 - 4 pm at the Lopez Community Center, for stories, treats and community. Free and all are welcome - bring a treat to share if you'd like!

08/06/2025

Thank you to everyone who voted for the Lopez Library levy! The early returns show the levy with a strong lead. Yes - 76.53%, No - 23.47%.

Many ballots remain to be counted. The county plans to release updated number on Wednesday at 5 pm.

08/05/2025

🙀 TODAY is Election Day 🙀

Ballots MUST be POSTMARKED—meaning picked up by USPS not just in a mailbox, so make sure the mail hasn't been picked up for the day yet—or in a drop box by 8PM to be counted!

Find a drop box ➡️ https://www.whatcomcounty.us/1863/Ballot-Drop-Box-Locations

Image description: Blue background with a repeating pattern of yellow ballot boxes. There is a photo of a brown tabby cat holding a yellow megaphone and wearing yellow sunglasses. There is a speech bubble coming out of the megaphone that says: "Return your ballot by 8PM!" Above this is purple and yellow text that reads: "Election Day. August 5." There is also a white LWV logo at the bottom left corner.

08/05/2025

Today is the last day to vote yes for the Lopez Library levy! Return your ballot by 8 pm and remind your friends.
Thank you.

08/03/2025

Help the Lopez Library thrive by voting for the Library Levy today! Four simple steps:
1 - Find your ballot
2 - Vote
3 - Sign the envelope
4 - Bring it to the dropbox next to the Village fire station
Thank you!

07/28/2025

Today is the last day to register online to vote in the August 5 election! It’s easy to register at www.voteWA.gov

Meet Churchill our special elections helper! He wanted to let you know Monday, July 28th, is the last day to register to vote online or by mail for the August 5th Primary Election. If you haven't registered by this deadline – don’t shed it - you can still register in person until August 5th (Election Day)! Stop by the elections office at 55 2nd St N, Suite A, to complete your voter registration and say hello to Churchill!

Online Voter Registrations can be completed here: votewa.gov

For more information about San Juan County Elections visit: www.sanjuancountywa.gov/1221/Elections-Office
OR call 360-378-3357 with any questions.