All Ages Puzzle Exchange at the Newport Way Library

Newport Way Library

All ages welcome. Get free jigsaw puzzles for rainy winter days! Bring in up to 3 good-condition jigsaw puzzles. You will receive a swap ticket for each puzzle you donate. Registration not required.

Free

SilverKite Community Arts: Mixed Media Arts at the Tukwila Library

Tukwila Library 14380 Tukwila International Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, United States

For adults. Reflect the warmth and glow of the season using a mix of painting, drawing and painted paper collage. Explore color, texture and composition in this workshop that encourages play and creative expression through art. Please register at kcls.org.

Free

Dyeing with Foraged Lichens, Mushrooms & Plants at the Muckleshoot Library

Muckleshoot Library 39917 Auburn Enumclaw Road SE, Auburn, WA, United States

For adults. Explore the many colors of nature. Learn about the biology and conservation of dye specimens and how to forage responsibly. Work through hands-on activities about the dye process and color modification while making your own hand-dyed item to take home. Please register at kcls.org.

Free

Retire Don’t Put It Off: Advance Directives/Living Wills Workshop and Power of Attorney Forms at the Auburn Library

Auburn Library 1102 Auburn Way S, Auburn, WA, United States

For adults. Have you tried to complete your Advance Directive, also known as a Living Will? It's critical it gets done for you and your loved one's peace of mind. Presenters from End of Life WA (EOLWA) will demystify the documents, pick your support team and how to talk to them about your end-of-life wishes.More

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Beginning Crochet at the North Bend Library

North Bend Library 115 E 4th Street, North Bend, WA, United States

For adults and teens. Learn how to crochet a basic washcloth with Julia from Little World of Whimsy! Perfect for crochet beginners! You can learn your first project from start to finish! All supplies provided. Please register at kcls.org.

Bring Your Own Book Club at the Federal Way Library

Federal Way Library 34200 1st Way S, Federal Way, WA, United States

For adults. Have you always wanted to join a book club but couldn’t commit? Are you tired of assigned reading? Then this casual book discussion group is for you! Bring what you are currently reading and leave with recommendations. Instead of discussing a single book, talk about a variety of books, blogs, podcasts, movies andMore

Free

Heaven on the Half Shell: Washington State’s Oyster Odyssey at the Shoreline Library

Shoreline Library 345 NE 175th Street, Shoreline, WA, United States

For adults. Get to know the PNW's most beloved bivalve: the oyster! Learn more about these delicacies and the people who have cultivated them for generations. Presented by David George Gordon, author of Heaven on the Half Shell: The Story of the Oyster in the Pacific Northwest. Registration not required.

Free

Retire Pie Perfection: A Culinary Journey with a Pastry Chef at the Fairwood Library

Fairwood Library 17009 140th Avenue SE, Renton, WA, United States

For adults and teens. Did you want to serve a homemade pie this holiday season? Join Denise Foreman to discover the secrets behind creating the perfect flaky crust and delectable fillings! Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned baker, come to elevate your game! Try the samples and get handy recipes. Registration not required.

Free

Wisdom Cafe: Holiday Traditions at the Redmond Library

Redmond Library 15990 NE 85th Street, Redmond, WA, United States

For adults. What holiday traditions did you observe as a child? How did those change in mid-life? What traditions are you observing now? Registration not required.

Free

SilverKite Community Arts: Using Form to Shape Poems (online)

Online

For adults. Poetry offers a way to shape emotion and intensify language. When you create a poem within a structure it allows the mind to go in surprising directions. Join a workshop to explore traditional forms of poetry and how we can use them in our own writing. SilverKite Community Arts offers online inter-generational workshops,More

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ComForCare Free Virtual Dementia Support Group for Families

As part of our ongoing goal of supporting the dementia care community, ComForCare both locally and nationally provides a broad range of resources designed to educate, inform, and give tools to those working in dementia care. In addition to programs targeting our caregiving team and our care partners, ComForCare also provides periodic support groups designedMore

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