The first Saturday in December is the annual “thank you” to the Orcas Island Community from the Friends of the Library.

The 59th annual Holiday Tea will be held in the meeting room in the library on Saturday, Dec. 5 from noon to 3 p.m. There will be a long table laden with flowers, candles, plates of cookies and small sandwiches. Presiding over the silver tea services at each end of this table will be a member of the library Board of Directors – or other dignitary.

Food and crafts, a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus at 1 p.m., a book sale in the lobby, and live music throughout the tea will create an atmosphere to enhance your enjoyment of the season. Come prepared to sip and taste, to chat with your neighbors. If you are donating baked goods, drop them off at the back office door on Dec. 4.