- Library holds available at Frances Anderson Center. (September 23- October 11th)Your Edmonds Library holds will TEMPORARILY be located at the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., in ROOM 301 beginning on September 23rd and until … Read more
- Plaza Room Pop-Up Library closed this weekendHEADS UP FOLKS… The Plaza Room Pop-Up Library will be CLOSED, beginning Friday, September 8th at 3pm. The Pop-Up Library will re-open for regular business … Read more
- Frequently Asked Questions…As we get closer to the opening of our Library, here’s an update on how the Friends of the Edmonds Library supports the Library and … Read more
- Construction Update – JulyAs summer progresses, so does the construction at the main library. Recent updates include; – The large new meeting room and Zoom space were framed. … Read more
- Plaza Room Pop-Up statusThe Plaza Room Pop-up Library is temporarily closed. The Edmonds Arts Festival will take over the space, beginning today, June 10th through the end of … Read more
- Edmonds Library UpdateSno-Isle Libraries, in partnership with the City of Edmonds, will begin construction on the Edmonds Library as early as this week (May 16th). The re-model … Read more
- Waterfront Center Volunteer EventOn April 15th, the Friends of the Edmonds Library joined a host of Edmonds community organizations at the Waterfront Center for a Volunteer fair. FEL … Read more
- Edmonds Library UpdateApril 6th, 2023 Today at the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce luncheon, Lois Langer Thompson, Executive Director of Sno-Isle Libraries unveiled renderings of the new spaces … Read more
- Join our Board of Directors!We are now accepting applications for the 2023 Board of Directors. If you’re looking for ways to serve your community; develop leadership skills; and support … Read more
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- Community Book Sale DetailsOur first in-person book sale is coming up on Saturday, June 25th from 1 – 4 PM at the Edmonds United Methodist Church. This sale … Read more
- Local Booksellers Share What They’re Reading These DaysWe were thrilled to host representatives from Edmonds Bookshop, The Neverending Bookshop, and Main Street Books to discuss spring reads and trends in the industry … Read more
- Celebrating Success in 2021What a year it’s been! We were excited to share with our membership what they as Friends of the Edmonds Library accomplished in 2021 during … Read more
- A Perfect Night of PoetryWe were treated to an evening of poetry this past week, courtesy of EPIC Group Writers. Our poet panel was facilitated by published author and … Read more
- A Book Talk Book List!The Friends recently hosted a Book Talk for community members, several of whom gathered online to discuss the following topics. What’s something you’ve read or … Read more
- Scriber Lake Writers with Marjie BowkerMarjie Bowker is the founder of the Scriber Lake Writing Program. FEL always looks forward to meeting Marjie’s students and hearing about their upcoming book. This year’s … Read more
- Meet new author William McClainBill taught high school math and physics and then spent three decades consulting with large sized companies regarding retirement benefit plans before writing his first … Read more
- Storytelling with a PurposeEpic Group Writers founder Judith Works began the session with a question for each author about what stories they like to tell. Dorothy Van Soest, a … Read more
- A Visit From Charles DarwinWe had a unique opportunity to partner with Pilchuck Audubon and the Edmonds Wildlife Habitat Native Plant Demonstration Garden to welcome a very special presenter: … Read more
- Bookselling as ActivismWe had a great turnout of over 30 members at January’s member meeting, featuring Annie Carl of The Neverending Bookshop. Annie, the owner and bookseller, … Read more
- Support the Future of the Edmonds Library — Join the Friends of the Edmonds LibraryThe Friends of the Edmonds Library (FEL) has officially launched our annual membership drive, and we’re hoping you’ll join us as a member! We need … Read more
- Fall Reading Recommendations from Edmonds BookshopMary Kay Sneeringer from Edmonds Bookshop shared a number of exciting reading recommendations with Friends of the Edmonds Library during our September meeting. You can access these … Read more
- Announcing our annual investment in educationJust in time for the start of school this month, we are thrilled to announce the recipients of our annual Graduate Scholarship and local Education … Read more
- Edmonds Bookshop Presenting Thursday, 9/24Mary Kay Sneeringer, owner of Edmonds Bookshop, is joining the Friends of the Edmonds Library this Thursday, Sept. 24 for her annual discussion of new books. The … Read more
- August Virtual Meeting DetailsWe hope you can join our virtual member meeting at 2PM on Thursday, August 27. Our guest speaker is Dr. Yvonne Terrell-Powell, the Vice President of the Equity and … Read more
- Join Rick Steves for July Members MeetingAre you dreaming of past summer escapades to beautiful locales? Imagining international adventures when travel becomes safer? Or simply exploring new local destinations as a … Read more
- Join our June 25 Virtual Program with MyEdmondsNews PublisherWe 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 … Read more
- FEL Operations UpdateThe 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 … Read more
- May 28 Virtual Member Meeting ConfirmedPlease 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 … Read more
- Taking Some Comfort in an Old Favorite Book“Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage,” by Alfred Lansing (Non-Fiction) Review submitted by Peter Kelley, FEL Member We are in such a strange time, I find getting lost … Read more
- 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 … Read more
- 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 … Read more
- Comprehensive COVID-19 Resources Available from Sno-Isle LibrariesThe 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 … Read more
- The library is here for youThe 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 … Read more
- 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 … Read more
- Shelving Installation Impacts On-Going Books SalesThe Ongoing Book Sale space at the Edmonds Library is supported entirely by Friends of the Edmonds Library volunteers, as well as community members who … Read more
- 40th Anniversary SlideshowThank you to our members and volunteers who came out to celebrate our 40th Anniversary. The slideshow we played is available here: Friends of the … Read more
- Read! Recommend! Raffle! winnersThanks to our community members who participated in the Read! Recommend! Raffle! contest. The winners, and their book recommendations, are below. Addie J.Skin Deep an … Read more
- Celebrate 40 years of supporting the Edmonds LibraryCome celebrate our 40th Anniversary this November 21, 6-8pm at Brigid’s Bottleshop. This event is free and all ages! Light refreshments and door prizes provided.
- Proposed 2020 Budget & Board DirectorsFriends of the Edmonds Library membership can vote on the proposed 2020 Budget and Board of Directors that was introduced to membership in October at … Read more
- Read! Recommend! Raffle!Join the annual Read! Recommend! Raffle! with the Edmonds Library and the Friends of the Edmonds Library. It’s so easy to be eligible for one of the Kindle … Read more
- Annual Book Sale: October 25-26Our huge Annual Book Sale returns on October 25-26! Interested in volunteering? Please email us: [email protected]
- Mid-year update – 2019If you missed our June program, you can get caught up on current FEL activities through our mid-year update:June 2019 mid-year update presentation
- Friends of the Edmonds Library awards annual graduate-level scholarship for 2019-2020Today the Friends of the Edmonds Library announced Magenta Loera as the 2019-2020 recipient of its $4,000 University of Washington iSchool Scholarship. The annual scholarship, … Read more
- 2019 American Library Association (ALA) Midwinter Meeting ReportBy Pam O’Sullivan I want to thank you, Edmonds Friends, for allowing me to attend the American Library Association (ALA) Midwinter Meeting in Seattle in … Read more
- Proposed Policies and Procedures updatesAs part of the 2019 budget process, last November the Friends of the Edmonds Library board and membership approved a new budget item, “Education & Literacy … Read more
- February Membership Program follow-upOur February member meeting was a great source of inspiration for readers and writers alike! Read on for some of what was shared, and please … Read more
- 3rd Annual FEL-Gallaghers’ fundraiser, March 24Join us for our 3rd annual brewfest and raffle hosted by Gallaghers’ Where-U-Brew and this year supported by the Here and There food truck by … Read more
- Edmonds Friends Attends the American Library Association Midwinter ConferenceOn Saturday, January 26, a group of board members from Friends of the Edmonds Library attended the Midwinter conference of the American Library Association in downtown Seattle. … Read more