Mission Statement: The Camano Island Library Friends advocate, educate and raise funds for programs, services, materials and equipment for our library in partnership with Sno-Isle Libraries.
Who we are
The Camano Island Library Friends (“CILF“) was officially formed in 2008 as a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Our first priority was to ensure there be a permanent library on Camano Island. With the help of many in our community and assistance from Sno-Isle Libraries, we succeeded.
What Friends do
The Friends support Camano Island Library programs, classes and events FREE to all members of our community. We are committed to putting a library card into the hands of every child on Camano Island.
Here are just a few examples of the ways the Friends make a difference in our community:
- provide books for the Summer Reading Prize Program
- fund capital expenses like the check-out kiosk in the Children’s Reading Room and furniture refurbishment.
- Underwrite popular programs like “Sarvey Wildlife” and the Adult Writing Series.
- Pay for transportation to bring Elementary School children on Camano in grades 3-5 for Library Visits. They meet the librarians, are shown how to search for books in the stacks and on the computers and how to check out books. They leave with an application for a library card. For some, this visit will be the first time a child has ever been in a library.
This support is possible because of YOUR MEMBERSHIP and revenue generated from our Book Sale Corner at the Library. Book Sales represent 50% of our annual revenue.
Lydia Crouch, owner and operator of “The Loft” at The Common’s Marketplace, is the Friend’s 2022-2023 local artist who created a beautiful bookmark given to new and renewing members. Lydia found local inspiration with art work depicting a young child and adult beach walking. Perfect for Camano Island!
Lydia was a career girl in D. C. as a Marketing Manager for a big company. She wanted to pursue her art career and through friends met Graham Kerr, the Galloping Gourmet. She eventually moved to Camano Island where she met her future husband. Lydia loves living on Camano where everybody knows everybody! Lydia’s first love is painting. It makes her heart sing! Jed Dorsey became a mentor and encouraged her to follow her heart. The Dorsey Studios is her “happy place” to paint several days a week. Her life is grounded in faith. She has travelled extensively, loves meeting people from different cultures. Through her art she created https://www.lydiaccreativelife.com which provides a jump start for emerging artists regardless of age. Through this connection, artists are introduced to the local arts community. Lydia’s goal is to live creatively to enrich her life and the lives of others.
When and Where we meet
Please come, ask questions and bring a friend. The meeting is at 3:00 p.m. in the Community Room at the Library located at 848 N. Sunrise Blvd. We hope to see you there!
You don’t have to be a member to attend. Please come and bring a friend. We generally invite a Guest Speaker for a short presentation starting at 3 p.m.
Fourth Thursday of February, April, June, September
October is our annual social.
In the Library Community Room, at 848 N. Sunrise Blvd., Camano Island <click for map>
Contact CILF at camanolibraryfriends@gmail.com to be added to our mailing list.
Guest Speakers
Topics discussed focus on community interests like disaster preparedness, local artists or authors, preserving wildlife habitat, indigenous history and crafts.
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THANK YOU!
Camano Island Library Friends is a member of the Camano Island Chamber of Commerce in support of local businesses. We welcome business members to join the Friends in support of the library.
The Camano Island Library Friends is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that qualifies for tax-deductible donations. We are a Washington state charitable organization, UBI: 602 852 522. Our IRS EIN No. is 2477557.
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