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Samish Library

Summer 2024

Oct 30, 2024, 08:02 by Julie Hanson, Samish Library Assistant
Hello, my name is Julie Hanson, and I am the new library assistant for the Samish Library at Summit Park. I came on board one month ago. I have been busy orienting myself to the library and library software. There are a number of books to check out as well as many additions to the collection. The library is open to patrons. The hours are currently 8:30 am-3:00 pm through July as follows:

• June 6th and 7th Thursday-Friday
• June 14th and 15th Friday-Saturday
• June 20th and 21st Thursday-Friday
• June 28th and 29th Friday-Saturday
• July 12th and 13th Friday-Saturday
• July 18th and 19th Thursday-Friday
• July 26th and 27th Friday-Saturday

I am a retired nurse. I spent 22 years in the military, spending most of my career working in the Emergency Room. After the military, I spent some time as a clinic nurse, a camp nurse, and a school nurse for the Oak Harbor Public Schools. I’ve lived in Oak Harbor for almost 9 years this time around—the last time was 1968-1970.

In my free time, I love to read and listen to books. I’m a voracious knitter and belong to a knitting group that meets twice a week. I also volunteer once or twice a week at the Oak Harbor Habitat for Humanity store keeping their ‘library’ section stocked and in order.

My to-read list generally consists of alternative history, apocalyptic fiction, murder mysteries, and fantasy. I really should say that the only thing I don’t really like to read is romance. Since my hiring, a few books have been recommended to me. I read Motorcycles and Sweetgrass by Drew Hadyn Taylor. Loved it! It is available for check-out on the Libby app. I am currently listening to Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice. It is tense and disturbing, as apocalyptic fiction can be. Enjoying it so far!

I am looking forward to meeting you and hope you visit soon!

Canoe Naming Ceremony (Cannery Building)


Come to celebrate the naming of Samish’s repatriated cedar canoe.

Dates: 28 – 28 Jun, 2025

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FULL - Salish Sea Háwe7 (Anacortes)

Anacortes, WA

Explore the Samish homelands by water with Island Adventures.

Dates: 28 – 28 Jun, 2025

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General Council Meeting

Anacortes, WA

General Council Meeting

Dates: 29 – 29 Jun, 2025

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Culture Talk: Community + Family Teachings (online)

Anacortes, WA

Learn about cultural, community, and family teachings.

Dates: 08 – 08 Jul, 2025

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Nature Walk (Anacortes)


Enjoy this gentle two-mile hike amongst the ancient trees south of Heart Lake located in the Anacortes Community Forest Lands.

Dates: 12 – 12 Jul, 2025

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Samish Youth Playday

Anacortes, WA

Come celebrate summer with us at a fun-filled afternoon designed just for Samish youth and families! This community event is all about joy, movement, and connection — and it’s completely FREE.

Dates: 19 – 19 Jul, 2025

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Canoe Journey - Samish Landing (Fidalgo Bay Resort)

Anacortes, WA

Canoe Journey is landing in Samish territory for a shared dinner, followed by open floor.

Dates: 24 – 25 Jul, 2025

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Samish Elders Ice Cream Social & Games


Samish Elders are invited to an Ice Cream Social with fun games!

Dates: 06 – 06 Aug, 2025

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Mariners Salute to Native American Night (Seattle)


Sit with fellow Samish citizens at the Mariners Salute to Native American Night.

Dates: 26 – 26 Aug, 2025

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Camp Samish (Samish Island)

Bow, WA

Save the date for Camp Samish 2025!

Dates: 29 Aug – 01 Sep, 2025

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Samish Elders Virtual & In-Person Fall Gathering


Join us for an afternoon of great conversation, culture talk and bingo.

Dates: 19 – 19 Sep, 2025

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Fall Cultural Gathering (Fidalgo Bay Resort)

Anacortes, WA

Save the date for the annual Fall Cultural Gathering at Fidalgo Bay Resort.

Dates: 20 – 20 Sep, 2025

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Samish Elders Virtual & In-Person Bingo Fun!


Samish Elders are invited to Bingo Fun!

Dates: 10 – 10 Oct, 2025

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Harvest Fest (Fidalgo Bay Resort)

Anacortes, WA

Save the date for the annual Samish Harvest Fest at Fidalgo Bay Resort.

Dates: 01 – 01 Nov, 2025

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Christmas Party (Fidalgo Bay Resort)

Anacortes, WA

Save the date for the annual Samish Christmas Party at Fidalgo Bay Resort.

Dates: 06 – 06 Dec, 2025

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Virtual Christmas Party (online)


Save the date for the annual Virtual Samish Christmas Party.

Dates: 12 – 12 Dec, 2025

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