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Burlington, WA 98233
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Skagit Kids Read Week

Skagit Kids Read Week is an annual celebration of liturature marked by community readings, events and activities. The Skagit County Commissioners make a formal proclamation declaring the week as ‘Skagit Kids Read Week’, a featured author is selected and their works become the central theme of the week. Join us in promoting literacy and the joy of reading!!

2020 Details

  • 2020 Featured Author: Barney Saltzberg and his newest book ‘One Of These Is Not Like The Others’
  • **Due to the current challenges with air travel and public health concerns, Barney will be postponing his trip to SKRW. All other events are still going on as planned.**
  • Monday, March 9 – 11:15 am
    • Location: Central Skagit Library
    • Preschool Story Time
  • Tuesday, March 10 – 10:00 am
    • Location: Burlington Public Library
    • Play & Learn
  • Tuesday, March 10 – 11:00 am
    • Location: Upper Skagit Library
    • Storytime
  • Wednesday, March 11 – 10:30 am
    • Location: Anacortes Library
    • Music & Movement
    • Location: Mount Vernon City Library
    • Preschool storytime
  • Friday, March 13 – 10 am-12 pm
    • Location: Burlington Public Library
    • Meet One Of These Is Not Like The Others!!
  • Friday, March 13 – 1:30 pm
    • Location: Anacortes Library
    • Time for Tots
  • Friday, March 13 – 4:00 pm
    • Location: Central Skagit Library
    • StoryTots
  • **POSTPONED**Stay Tuned For New Date**
    • Location: Children’s Museum of Skagit County
    • A Beautiful Oops Evening with author Barney Saltzberg
  • **POSTPONED**Stay Tuned For New Date**
    • Location: Children’s Museum of Skagit County
    • Crazy Hair Day music, readings & activities
    • Book reading and songs by author/illustrator/singer/songwriter Barney Saltzberg
    • Crazy Hair and Make-up
    • Art-related activities
    • Literacy and book-related activities
    • Meet Stanley-the main character of Crazy Hair Day!
    • Frankie the Fire Engine will be onsite for the event!
    • Books available for sale during the event
    • Singing * Dancing * Creating

Skagit Kids Read Week 2020 Sponsors & Partners

  • Rotary Club of Burlington
  • Children’s Museum of Skagit County
  • Skagit Publishing
  • Hampton Inn & Suites
  • Burlington Public Library
  • United Way of Skagit County
  • City of Burlington Lodging Tax Funds
  • Skagit County Lodging Tax Funds

Hotels & Lodging

For a list of places to stay in Burlington, visit https://visitburlingtonwa.com/stay

Holiday Inn Express & Suites
900 Andis Rd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 755-7338

La Quinta Inn & Suites
1670 S Burlington Blvd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 205-9205

Fairfield Inn & Suites
9384 Old Hwy 99N
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-2717

Hampton Inn & Suites
1860 S Burlington Blvd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-7100

Candlewood Suites
1866 S Burlington Blvd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 755-3300

Comfort Suites
1866 S Burlington Blvd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 630-5777

Cocusa Motel
370 W Rio Vista Ave
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-6044

Motel 6
866 S. Burlington Blvd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 899-9430

“I have a passion for teaching kids to become readers, to become comfortable with a book, not daunted. Books shouldn’t be daunting, they should be funny, exciting and wonderful; and learning to be a reader gives a terrific advantage.” – Roald Dahl