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Library director outlines expanded summer programs, volunteer-run Apple Game fundraiser
Summary
Library Director F.O. presented a four-page June calendar and previewed summer programming including an all-ages summer-reading 'plant a seed' campaign, eight kids programs, Silver Kite art workshops, LEGO tournaments, and an Apple Game fundraiser planning for about 250 attendees and supported by 15 volunteers and local sponsors.
Library Director F.O. delivered the Library Director's report, describing an expanded June calendar and a broad slate of summer programs and partnerships. "Normally we put out a two-page calendar of events for each month. June, my friends, is four pages," F.O. said, and outlined events for children, teens and adults.
F.O. described the library's all-ages summer-reading program themed 'plant a seed,' adult and youth sign-ups with prizes donated by about 20 local businesses, and a separate teen 'choose your own adventure' track. Staff and volunteers will promote programs at the elementary, junior high and high schools, and through in-person outreach at the local IGA grocery store.
The director highlighted contracted programming with Silver Kite (four programs for a $300 fee), art workshops (acrylic painting and 'art of line drawing'), LEGO building tournaments with trophies, chair yoga, author visits, and outreach partnerships with SeaMar's pathways program. For July the library plans an expanded lineup including master-gardener activities, a magician (sponsored under a $612 scholarship), a potato derby, and teen events.
F.O. previewed a volunteer-driven 'Apple Game' community event: "We have 15 volunteers pulling this off, not including myself or staff. It's huge. There's 11 moving parts," F.O. said, and noted Snowbird Farm and Cidery will provide cider tastings and IGA donated prize gift cards for guessing contests. The director said a $400 grant from the Washington Genealogy Society will pay a cost for a performer (Raven the clown). The library and Foundation also coordinated a red-white-and-blue display, and Foundation members assisted with printing costs.
No formal board votes or policy actions were tied to the programming update; board members thanked staff and volunteers and confirmed a Board of Trustees presentation to the City Council scheduled for August 11. The board adjourned after routine business.
