May 2017
Happy Spring

Poet Laureate Visits Concrete

Join us for "An Evening of Poetry with Tod Marshall” at the Concrete Theatre. Tod is a poet and professor at Gonzaga University and is serving as Poet Laureate from 2016-2018. Poet laureates travel to communities in Washington State in order to increase awareness and appreciation of poetry. Tod will share his thoughts on the impact that poetry can bring to our lives. Free admission and open to the public.
Sponsored by:
Upper Skagit Library District, Concrete Theatre, Humanities Washington, Washington State Arts Commission, Upper Skagit Library Foundation.
To learn more about the role of Poet Laureate visit: wapoetlaureate.org
Library Assistant Position Open
Position description and application available at Upper Skagit Library, or view application online CLICK HERE. To view full Description CLICK HERE.
Submit Application Via Email: Send resume, cover letter, and employment application to info@upperskagit.lib.wa.us.
Submit In-Person: Upper Skagit Library, 45770B Main Street, Concrete, WA 98237
Submit by Mail: Upper Skagit Library, PO Box 99, Concrete, WA, 98237
Deadline May 20, 2017
For questions, contact: 360-853-7939
Young Authors in the News
Storytime May 6, 20
Craft Friday May 5
Friday May 5, 6pm, 5b's Bakery
Seed Pouches
Open to all ages
Craft Fridays at 5b’s Bakery in Concrete is the first Friday of each month at 6pm. Get ready to plant you garden with Seed Pouches. Bring your favorite journaling pen. Other Supplies provided. Bring a friend and get your craft on at 5b’s.
Library Tutor Program - Wed & Fri
Library Tutor Program
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10 - 11am
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The A poor African American tobacco farmer died of cervical cancer in the 1950s, but not before a sample of her cancer cells were extracted without her knowledge. | Immortal Life of Author Rebecca Skloot Read by Cassandra Campbell, Bahni Turpin Her cells, called HeLa, would live on after her death to be used in polio vaccine development and many more scientific achievements. | Henrietta Lacks NPR Interview with author Rebecca Skloot We also have the book. A Must Read! |
The
Immortal Life of
Read by Cassandra Campbell, Bahni Turpin
Her cells, called HeLa, would live on after her death to be used in polio vaccine development and many more scientific achievements.
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