Literary Events:
6th Saturday at 2:00 pm
A Touch o' the Irish - Reading and Irish Harp Music with Mary Lu Perham Local author Mary Lu Perham will read and sign her new book, Gofling, Guys, & Genealogy: An Irish-American in Ulster, treat us to live Irish harp music, and give away some wonderful prizes! When a middle-aged woman from the Midwest travels to her ancestral homeland in Ulster, Northern Ireland, she discovers that her liberated-female-Yank upbringing hasn't prepared her for Irish life - in fact, it gets in the way! It is only when she makes a journey of a different kind that she comes to understand the true differences between the cultures of her family's past and present. Don't miss this special St. Patty's presentation.

13th Saturday at 11:00 am
Mindy Pelton Storytime
Anacortes author Mindy Pelton will read from her timely new children's book, When Dad's at Sea. Emily's Dad is in the Navy, and she must learn to deal with the separation of her family when he gets deployed.

13th Saturday at 1:00 pm
Small Press Panel/Booksigning
Two independent publishers will answer your questions about the book business! Kearney Street Books focuses on music-related writing and publishes "books that rock". Owner/author/musician Gary McKinney and author Tim McHugh will represent Kearney Street today. Tarragon Books prints Pacific Northwest novelists with lively stories and distinctive voices. Owner/author Sara Stamey and author Richard Widekehr will represent Tarragon Books. Are you an aspiring author? Come with questions about publishing and writing to ask these experts!

16th Tuesday at 7:00 pm
Author Kent Holsather Visits the Fantastic Fiction Club Bellingham author Kent Holsather will join the monthly meeting of the Fantastic Fiction Club, a reading group for 10-14 year-olds, to discuss his wonderful book, Henry of York and the Secret of Juan de Vega. There's something odd going on in the house across the street - an old man has disappeared without a trace. Maybe it was the 300-year-old body he kept as a souvenir or the treasure map that some people thought he had, but whatever it was that caused the old man's demise, it's up to 13-year-old detective Henry to find out the truth! All are welcome to join us!

20th Saturday at 2:00 pm
Stephen Hannemann Book Signing
Meet Pacific Northwest author Stephen M. Hannemann today! He'll be on hand to sign his latest novel Death of a Warrior, the tale of a retired undercover anti-terrorism operative who is forced back into the game when his friend's life is endangered. Adding to a complex plot, finely drawn characters, and all-too-possible crisis, Hannemann's lifelong interest in and knowledge of the military and law enforcement add realism and depth to the story.

24th Wednesday at 7:00 pm
Siam Was Our Home
In honor of Women's History Month, Mary Bulkley Stanton will present her new book, Siam Was Our Home: A Narrative Memoir of Edna Bruner Bulkley's Years in Thailand in the Early 1900s. In 1903, 20-year-old Edna Bruner impulsively agreed to teach in a girls' school in Siam, now Thailand, where she lived, worked, and raised 7 children for the next 34 years. Edna's daughter Mary compiled her memoirs and photos into an amazing book. Join us for a presentation that offers a glimpse into Thailand's fascinating culture and history through the eyes of a remarkable woman!

25th Thursday at 7:00 pm
Poetry Night
It's Open Mic tonight! Please join us for our monthly poetry event. If you'd like to read, call Linsay at 360-647-7539 or show up at least a half-hour early to register. Poetry Night takes place every last Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm.

Book Groups:
3rd Wednesday at 1:00 pm
Afternoon Book Chat
The Book Chat meets every first Wednesday of the month at 1:00 pm. This month we'll discuss Kindred by Octavia Butler.

9th Tuesday & 23rd Tuesday at 7:00 pm
Writing Support Group
Calling all writers! We meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month to discuss writing in its many forms. Frederick Highland, author of Ghost Eater, will join us on the 9th. All interests & abilities welcome!

10th Wednesday at 6:30 pm
Mystery Readers
The Mystery Readers meet every second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm. This month, the Readers will read and discuss A Cold Heart by Jonathon Kellerman.

17th Wednesday at 6:30 pm
Chick Lit
The Chick Lit group meets every third Wednesday of the month to discuss a work of women's fiction. We're reading Anita Shreve's All She Ever Wanted this month. New members always welcome!

Young Adult Events:
9th Tuesday & 23rd Tuesday at 7:00 pm
Young Authors' Club
All middle-school age kids who like to write or would like to improve their writing skills are invited to join this free monthly workshop. We meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm. Just bring a notebook and your creativity! Call 647-7539 for more info.

10th Wednesday at 6:30 pm
American Girls Club
Join us for reading and a craft project about American Girl Josefina! Ages 6
- 12 will enjoy this group the most. American Girls meets every second Wednesday of the month.

16th Tuesday at 7:00 pm
Fantastic Fiction Club
Bellingham author Kent Holsather will join the Fantastic Fiction Club, our reading group for 10-14 year-olds, to discuss his wonderful book Henry of York and the Secret of Juan de Vega, which is also our reading selection this month. There's something odd going on in the house across the street - an old man has disappeared without a trace. Maybe it was the 300-year-old body he kept as a souvenir or the treasure map that some people thought he had, but whatever it was that caused the old man's demise, it's up to 13-year-old detective Henry to find out the truth! All are welcome to join this monthly group! We meet every third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm.

Storytimes:
Every Saturday at 11:00 am
Every Wednesday at 1:00 pm

3rd Wednesday at 1:00 pm
Wombat Storytime
We'll read Where's That Wombat? and Sometimes I Like to Curl Up in a Ball today.

6th Saturday at 11:00 am
Cookie Mouse Storytime
Cookie Mouse will join us for storytime! Bring your camera!

10th Wednesday at 1:00 pm
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
It's Dr. Seuss's 100th Birthday this month! Join us for a special celebration in conjunction with the "Dr. Seuss Read Across America" program. We'll have birthday cake, read from our favorite Dr. Seuss stories, a fun activity, and some fun giveaways, too. Join the fun!

13th Saturday at 11:00 am
Mindy Pelton Storytime
Anacortes author Mindy Pelton will read from her new book, When Dad's at Sea. Emily's Dad is in the Navy, and she must learn to deal with the separation of her family when he gets deployed.

17th Wednesday at 1:00 pm
St. Patrick's Day Storytime
Celebrate the Irish with St. Patty's stories, a shamrock-related craft project, and (of course) some green Kool-Aid!!

20th Saturday at 11:00 am
Women's History Month Storytime
In honor of Women's History month, we'll read Swamp Angel.

24th Wednesday at 1:00 pm
Maisie Storytime
We'll read stories about Maisie and hold a drawing for a Maisie Playhouse to give away!

27th Saturday at 11:00 am
Heroes Storytime
We'll read about different kinds of heroes today, like Officer Buckle and Gloria and Super Dog, Heart of a Hero.

31st Wednesday at 1:00 pm
Guess How Much I Love You? Storytime
We'll read the classic favorite Guess How Much I Love You.