Author: Your Friend at the Library

Join our June 25 Virtual Program with MyEdmondsNews Publisher

We hope your can join our free, online community program this Thursday, June 25 at 6 PM, featuring Teresa Wippel, founder of the My Neighborhood News Network and Publisher of MyEdmondsNews. Teresa will discuss how local news coverage has changed due to COVID-19. If you plan to attend, please RSVP and submit any questions you may have for our presenter, here. This meeting will be recorded…

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FEL Operations Update

The following includes current assumptions regarding FEL operations as Sno-Isle Libraries begins a phased approach to re-opening community library locations. Please note that all recommendations developed by the FEL board are designed to comply with local public health guidelines, as well as parameters established by Sno-Isle Libraries for all of the Friends groups and volunteers across the system. We…

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May 28 Virtual Member Meeting Confirmed

Please join us for our first-ever virtual member meeting on Thursday, May 28 at 2PM via Zoom! Members will receive all relevant log-in and tech-support details via email prior to the meeting. Not a member? No problem – simply join here and you’ll be added to our membership contact list! In November, Scriber Lake High School teacher Marjie Bowker…

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Love the Edmonds Library? Join the Friends!

A library can never have too many friends. For over 40 years, the Friends of the Edmonds Library has built community support for Edmonds Library programs and services. Have you used a computer at the library? Friends contribute to that quality equipment. Have you admired the plants or freshwater aquarium? Friends provide the monetary support to maintain these amenities.…

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FEL Member Book Review

“Boundless: Tracing Land and Dream in A New Northwest Passage” by Kathleen Winter (Non-Fiction) Review submitted by Chris Walton, FEL Treasurer This is a fascinating present-day memoir told by the author who, in her 50s, decides to take a voyage on a small ship from Greenland through the Northwest Passage.  Taking place above the Arctic Circle, Kathleen…

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Comprehensive COVID-19 Resources Available from Sno-Isle Libraries

The Sno-Isle Libraries system has made available updated resources to support the community as the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order has been extended through May 4, 2020. Please share these resources with your friends and neighbors who may benefit! A detailed Coronavirus Resources & Information page is now available, including guidance for economic recovery, remote learning and family…

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The library is here for you

The Edmonds community is strong. The proactive response of our local institutions to the COVID-19 pandemic is inspiring. From the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, to the City Council and our Edmonds School District, and ALL of the hardworking community members they represent – everybody is adapting to our changing reality as best they can. Our amazing Edmonds Library is no exception.…

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On-Going Sales Remodel Completed!

After a brief 6-day period of time during the holiday week, the remodeling of the On-Going Sales area in the Library was completed! We are now accepting book donations. We are already receiving many positive comments from our patrons regarding the new shelving. Thank-you to all of the community members and volunteers who made this…

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