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​Find bargains in interesting fiction and nonfiction at the FriendShop!



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News

The Friends of the Anacortes Public Library held their annual meeting on November 14. ​At that meeting, the Friends ratified a new set of bylaws which change the governance style of the organization, reviewed 2020 budgetary questions, and elected the Board of Directors. The new bylaws are here on this website. Biographies of the new Directors are here.  Following the Annual Meeting, the new Directors met and elected Linda Falken as President, Patrick Gallagher as Vice-President, Megan Taylor as Secretary, and Hal Rooks as Treasurer. Kay O'Connell is serving in the Past-President position.
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New Board of Directors of the Friends of the Anacortes Library;
left to right,  Kandy Dubuque, Patrick Gallagher, Linda Falken, Hal Rooks, Susan Rooks, Kay O'Connell, Megan Taylor; Tress Connolly not present.

Holiday Book Sale
Friends of the Anacortes Library will hold a book sale on Sat, Dec 7 from 11 to 3 in the Library Community Room, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. “Pay from the heart” for an assortment of gift books. Many books will be half off; others at the always low FriendShop price. All proceeds benefit the library and its programs.


The 50th Anniversary of Friends of the Anacortes Public Library was Celebrated on October 26 in the community room of the Library. The Harmonaires, a women’s barbershop group, presented old-time favorites in the Library lobby. The winner of the quilt raffle fundraiser was drawn. “Book Magic”, a children’s skit was performed by ACT theatre students. Refreshments were enjoyed by all. A few photos from the event are available here on this website.

Kay O'Connell, President of Friends of the Anacortes Public Library, has been chosen to receive the 2019 Washington Library Association Friends/Foundation Award! Her nominator, Librarian Ruth Barefoot, submitted a nomination that speaks volumes about her many years of dedication to libraries in Washington. Kay was honored at theWLA Awards Reception on Saturday, October 5, in Wenatchee.

Upcoming events

    December 7th 
11:00 am to 3:oo pm - Holiday Book Sale: Friends of the Anacortes Library will hold a book sale on Sat, Dec 7 from 11 to 3 in the Library Community Room, 1220 10th St., Anacortes. “Pay from the heart” for an assortment of gift books. Many books will be half off; others at the always low FriendShop price. All proceeds benefit the library and its programs.


   January 4th
12:30 to 3:30 pm - An artists' reception will be held on Saturday, January 4, in the Library Community Room to open an exhibition of local artists' work.
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Meeting Notices - Friends of the Anacortes Public Library 

Board of Directors' Meetings

   Thursday, December 12
2 pm - The Board of Directors of the Friends of the Anacortes Public Library 
will meet in the Community Room of the Library.  The meeting is open to members and the public.

​Bargain books from the FriendShop!

The Anacortes Library FriendShop is an inviting and relaxed used book store where you can find just the right book for yourself or a special someone. The FriendShop is located in the foyer of the Anacortes Public Library, and is staffed by Friends of the Library volunteers. All proceeds from sales go to support the Library. For more information see Friendshop.
FriendShop Hours:
Monday thru Friday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM 
Saturday                 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sunday                   Not scheduled


Friends of the Anacortes Public Library Local Art Exhibit
Winter 2020 

Art at the Room
Call for Artists

Friends of the Anacortes Library Art Committee is Calling for Artists for an exhibit in the Community Room of the Anacortes Public Library. Artists residing in the 98221 zip code may submit digital photos of their two dimensional art for consideration by December 5, 2019. The exhibit will be January through March, 2020. An Artists’ Reception will be in the Community Room on Sunday, January 4, 2020, from 1:00-2:30. The public will be invited to meet the artists and to view their work.

Request an application at folartcommittee@gmail.com or click here for a copy of the application.


The intention of the exhibit is to provide local art for public viewing, to enhance the appearance of the meeting room, and to benefit from art sales.  Hours for public viewing during the exhibition will be 1:00 to 2:00 pm, on the first and third Wednesdays and on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.
Anacortes Public Library and FriendShop 
1220 10th St, Anacortes, WA 98221

Stop off … at the Anacortes Library      
Drop in … at the FriendShop
Shop now … find a special book!
The Anacortes Library FriendShop is a used book store located in the foyer of the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St. Anacortes WA 98221
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    • 50th Anniversary
    • Newsletter Issue >
      • Spring 2019
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    • Meeting Agendas
    • Board Meeting Minutes >
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      • May 2019
    • By-laws >
      • 2014 By-laws
      • 2019 By-laws
    • 50th Anniversary Celebration
  • Library
  • Local Art
    • Art Application
  • Resources for Friends