Your season to discover and explore. Whether you're venturing out into the great outdoors, picking up a new hobby, or getting crafty, the library has resources to inspire your summer.
From Garden Beds to Trailheads
Connect with nature! With sunny days and warm weather calling, summer is the perfect time to go outdoors. Dig into gardening to unearth your next favorite hobby! Find out what grows well in the Pacific Northwest or branch out beyond vegetables by planting a flower garden for visual appeal and the opportunity to arrange your own floral bouquets.
Be sure to look up! Learn more about the feathery friends sharing your outdoor spaces with books on birding and free access to comprehensive life histories for bird species and families. After identifying the birds in your backyard, head out onto the trails to look for eagles and songbirds while enjoying the region’s stunning landscapes and breathtaking views.
Before you hit the trails, don’t forget to check out trail guides and hiking books from the library to help map out your journey.
Craft Your Way Through Sunlit Days
Soak up sunshine and inspiration and channel it into a new craft! Take your yarn out to the yard as you crochet, knit, or sew custom creations. Capture the sights of the summer in your latest watercolor painting. Or, use upcycled and natural materials to create your own garden art.
Learn from the experts by watching crafting tutorials on Creativebug, provided free with your library card. You can even download patterns and templates with this online tool! Need a space to craft? Utilize public workspaces and connect with fellow makers at upcoming library events. Let your creativity bloom!
A New Summer Skill Set
Turn summer days into learning days! Whether you’ve got a trip on the horizon or you’re hoping to connect more deeply with members of your community, new conversations are waiting to unfold. With Mango Languages you’ll use real-life situations and actual conversations to more effectively learn a new language. Added this year, American Sign Language is now available alongside 70+ world languages.
The world is your oyster—and your library card is the pearl. From cooking (seafood optional) and baking to yoga and meditation, the library is here to help you explore, create, and enjoy building new skills for everyday life and summer adventures.
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Learn and explore each season with help from your library. Sign up for a free library card today and let the adventure begin.
