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Thank you to Joann Lacy for presenting an entertaining and engrossing program on shipwrecks of the Pacific Northwest.

On June 19th Kelly Calhoun from the Museum of the North Beach came and presented a fascinating, educational program on the history of the North Beach area.

Teens had fun solving a murder mystery at the Library. This event is part of the Teen Summer Reading Program and is sponsored by the Ocean Shores Friends of the Library There is still time to sign up for the summer reading program and earn prizes for reading!

Roberto the Magnificent never disappoints! Enjoy fun events on Thursdays at 2 p.m. The Summer Reading Program is sponsored by the Ocean Shores Friends of the Library

Leapin Louie kept everyone on their toes! This event is part of the Summer Reading Program "Adventure Begins at Your Library" and is sponsored by the Ocean Shores Friends of the Library

The Summer Reading Kick Off Party happened on June 14th. The Ocean Shores Friends of the Library provided ice cream for everyone and Jeff Evans entertained.

A big thanks to author Steven Craig for his presentation and book signing. The Library has his book "All present and accounted for" in the local authors collection.

The Battle of the Funny Books Tournament is still going strong and it is down to 4 titles. Kids can come in and vote for their favorite until July 28th.

Ginger Hiatt is sharing her extensive rock collection in the Library lobby case for the month of July. Come in and enjoy this educational and eye catching display.

The artist of the month is Kimberly Ammons. Kimberly's photography is from Oregon and Washington as well as from her travels to the California Coast, San Lucas, Victoria, Canada and Hawaii. Come see all the lovely photographs she is displaying all month.

The DVD display for June is musicals. Enjoy classic and modern musicals. There is a limit of 5 DVDs per card and they check out for 1 week.

Thank you to the members of the local VFW Post 8956 Auxiliary for sharing this wonderful creation with the Ocean Shores Library. The Auxiliary would like to share this statement: "The Buddy Poppies honor our veterans who showed the ultimate patriotism by serving to protect what they love. Patriotism means celebrating Freedom. Our country is free because our veteran's fought for freedom"

Enjoy this patriotic, beautiful quilt for the month of July. "Red white and blue" designed, sewn, and quilted by the Sea Pal Quilters for the local VFW.

Summer Reading sign ups have started! Come to the kick off party on Thursday the 20th at 1 pm. Enjoy ice cream treats and a magic show from Jeff Evans at 2 pm. Everyone is invited.

The Gallery of Ocean Shores does a beautiful 3-D art display every month above the new non-fiction. We appreciate the artists sharing their works with everyone who comes into the Library. Art can be purchased through the Gallery.

The Teen Summer Reading Kick Off Party was held Friday, June 14th and teens had a great time making their own sundaes, playing Twister and participating in a Limbo contest. Thanks to the Friends Of the Library for sponsoring all the teen events!

The DVD collection being highlighted for the month of June is Legal Films -- movies about lawyers, judges, and juries. Come and check out one or five today. DVD feature films check out for one week.

The Sea Pal Quilting group is sharing this lovely quilt with everyone for the month of June. Hanging in Meeting Room 2 is "Baby Quilt Sampler" pieced by Judi Rosenberg and quilted by Jane Adams

The ribbon cutting for the new electronic sign in front of the Library was on June 10th. Thanks to the Library Foundation for funding this project as well as the donors who made it happen. CMD Sign & Electric company worked hard to make this dream a reality.

The Library 'Book Worm' fire hydrant got a fresh coat of paint and is looking fine! Thanks to Susan La Madrid for designing and maintaining this artistic hydrant.

The local Master Gardeners group has done a lovely display in the Lobby Display case for June. There are fun miniature gardens of all different types to enjoy. They are advertising the Garden Tour on July 20th.

Pickleball on the Pavilion on a gorgeous beach day. Thanks to the Damon Park pickleball players who demonstrated the game, and educated everyone on the rules.

The artist for 'Art in the Library' for the month of June is Michael Depue. He was a cabinet maker and found a use for the leftover scraps of wood. He made art!

The Ocean Shores Library Foundation is sponsoring these informative presentations about personal finance. This event will take place in the Ocean Shores Library meeting room.

Thanks to the Ocean Shores Friends of the Library for sponsoring a lovely afternoon tea time with Claire Hollenbaugh with The Fancy Accent Tea Company. Participants learned about the history and etiquette of tea as well as the different teas available.

The Gallery of Ocean Shores is sharing some of their wonderful works from local artists on the display shelves above the new non-fiction. These items can be purchased through the Gallery.

This month's quilt on display from the Sea Pal Quilters of Ocean Shores is called "My English Garden" Designed and pieced by Kathleen Hodge and quilted by Jane Adams. It is hanging in meeting room 2, come and see it in person.

This month the DVD display is highlighting Western films. DVDs check out for one week and you can have up to 5 at a time. Yee Haw!