Lummi Library

Join us in- person at the log building or online. Starting promptly at 4:30. 📲 https://events.zoom.us/ev/AkWoz910sMelaWVzum-vemXiy7TWxXwM8ojm4jOxHpRdroaW753S~Apl4c8e4yIJL1Mv4glJ4W3x00-kmFNDhlyV13TMit-07FJ1nOh2wT1T7qQ

Join us next Tuesday in the Log Building or online!

Rena Priest’s Positively Uncivilized was chosen to represent Washington state for the Great Reads from Great Places program of the Library of Congress’ 2026 National Book Festival (NBF). From an Indigenous perspective, Positively Uncivilized examines the impact of human inhabitants on the planet earth.

This author visit is part of the NBF’s “Festival Near You” project presented by the Washington Center for the Book (an affiliate of The Library of Congress Center for the Book administered by Washington State Library) in partnership with the Lummi Library at the Northwest Indian College. This program was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Rena Priest is an enrolled member of the Lhaq’temish (Lummi) Nation and served as the sixth Washington State Poet Laureate (2021-2023). Her first collection, Patriarchy Blues, received an American Book Award. She has received two grants from the National Geographic Society and toured nationally with a variety show called Welcome to Indian Country, organized by Indigenous Performance Productions. Priest holds an MFA from Sarah Lawrence College and lives in Bellingham.

The event is free and will be presented in person at the log building immediately after pre-service and online via Zoom. Registration is required for the free online event. The event will be recorded and accessible on Washington State Library’s YouTube channel.

Join us in the library for some Infinity Day fun! Until 2pm!

Drop off old electronics with PCs for People and stop inside for some fun crafts! 11-2pm