April 2017
Markers + Page Full of Words = Blackout Poetry
Create Blackout Poetry at the Library to celebrate National Poetry Month in April. This hands-on visual exercise is accessible for many ages and lends flexibility to doodlers and drawers. All you need is a page full of words and markers. Fun poetry craft for adults and kids!
Step 1: Take a page from a discarded book, newspaper, or magazine.
Step 2: Circle words that pop out that you can use for your poem.
Step 3: Block out the rest of the words with markers, crayons, paints, etc.
Find instructions and supplies at the library or use your own materials at home. We'll display your Blackout Poetry at the library.
April 24, 5pm, Library: Blackout Poetry Open Mic, share your poetry creations at our Open Mic event.
May 9, 7pm, Concrete Theatre: WA State Poet Laureate, Tod Marshall. Special Presentation, Free.
Computer Gaming Day - Apr. 6
Thursday April 6, 12 - 3pm
Upper Skagit Library
Attention Kids and Teens! Computer Gaming Day at the library will be held during Spring Break April 6. All 11 computers will be available for gaming with your friends or bring your own computer and play along. Healthy snacks provided by Concrete Farm to School Program. The famous blender bicycle will make an appearance, too. Ages 8 and up. The library assumes parent permission has been granted on arrival. For more information contact Library Director, Brooke Pederson, 360.853.7939.
National Library Week Apr. 9 - 15
During National Library Week we invite you to visit our library, meet our staff, and learn more about our services. It’s simple to apply for a library card, just show us a Photo ID and current physical address. Residents who live within the Concrete School District can get a card for free. Visit our website to learn more about the library: upperskagit.lib.wa.us, 360.853.7939.
Young Author's Books Now Available
Read Young Author’s Books! Concrete students from the Young Authors Program now have their books available for check-out at the library. We would like to thank elementary school teacher Mia Roozen for her collaboration. John Burmaster from Baker River Woodworks built a custom made wooden bookshelf to display the student's books in the library. Thank you, John!
Storytime Apr. 1, 15
Saturdays April 1 & 15 @ 11am
Join us for Storytime with Miss Brooke, now the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month, 11am. Families with young children please join us for stories, sing songs, and take part in crafts.
Craft Friday Apr. 7
Friday April 7, 6pm, 5b's Bakery
Decoupage
Open to all ages
Craft Fridays at 5b’s Bakery in Concrete is the first Friday of each month at 6pm. For the Decoupage craft bring a large cardboard letter and photographs. Other Supplies provided. Bring a friend and get your craft on at 5b’s.
Image by: http://moneysavingsisters.com/diy-decoupage-dr-seuss-read-sign-for-childrens-book-nook/
Library Tutor Program - Wed & Fri
Library Tutor Program
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10 - 11am
Adult Fiction
The Orphan's Tale
The Black Book
No Time Like the Past
The Chronicles of St. Mary's Series, Book 5
Jodi Taylor
Adult Nonfiction
Newspaper Blackout
Irresistible
The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked
Adam Alter
Junior/Young Adult
StarChaser
World of Septimus Heap, Book 3
Angie Sage
Uprooted
The Japanese American Experience During World War II
Albert Marrin
YA Nonfiction
Women in Science
50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World
Rachel Ignotofsky
Junior Nonfiction
Children's
We Are Growing
This Book is Out of Control
Rah, Rah, Radishes!
DVDs
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Sat: 10am - 3pm
Closed: Sunday, Monday, Thursday
Email: info@upperskagit.lib.wa.us
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Location: 45770B Main Street, Concrete, WA, United States
Phone: 360-853-7939
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Upper Skagit Library Board of Trustees Meeting occurs the second Thursday of each month, 5pm, Library.