Visit the library for a morning of music, conversation, and reflection! Read and discuss song lyrics together, exploring themes, emotions, and personal connections through music and conversation. No music experience required. Board Certified Music Therapist Katy Webber presents thoughtful, engaging programs that use music to support cognitive function, emotional expression, and mental well-being. Through guidedMore
Listen to music and explore how it sparks memories, imagination, and storytelling through gentle writing prompts and shared reflection. No music or writing experience required. Board Certified Music Therapist Katy Webber presents thoughtful, engaging programs that use music to support cognitive function, emotional expression, and mental well-being. Through guided listening, storytelling, lyric exploration, and groupMore
Join Seniors Creating Art to learn beginning pottery techniques in this clay-sculpting art workshop. Try different clay construction methods and a variety of decorative techniques. Take home examples of your original work. Dress for mess! All supplies provided in partnership with Seniors Creating Art. No previous clay or pottery experience required. Please register at 1.kcls.org/NWclay.More
Passionate about making a difference? Learn how Solid Ground’s RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) matches the passion, skills, and schedules of volunteers 55 and older with volunteer opportunities that meet critical community needs! Join representatives from Solid Ground's RSVP at this in-person information session to learn more and find out how to get started.More
Join local author Kat Lieu to explore the flavors and recipes in her new cookbook, 108 Asian Cookies: Not-Too-Sweet Treats from a Third-Culture Kitchen. Kat will bring spices and sauces to share in a discussion on baking with Asian flavors and ingredients, along with a mini cookie tasting. There will be time at the endMore
Join the Hill 'N Dale Garden Club for their 70th Anniversary Birthday Party, and celebrate with a Plant & Seed Share at the Newport Way Library! Enjoy cake, meet other plant lovers, and take home a new plant, starter, or seed. You're welcome to a bring a plant or seeds to share, but it isMore
For adults. Learn more about your Medicare options and get your questions answered. This informative overview covers Medicare parts A, B, C and D. Registration not required.
For adults. Join Theodore Deacon for a preview of the opera, The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Registration not required.
Welcome to Medicare at the Newport Way Library
All ages welcome. Take part in a global Backyard Bird Count! Learn about birding, count and identify birds as a citizen scientist, create a bird friendly craft and do a bird scavenger hunt! The library will have a limited number of binoculars available for children and adult birders. Registration not required.
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.
Ages 5 to 12. Explore ways that you can help keep pets feeling their best and what to do when there is a pet health emergency with the Seattle Humane Society. Bring your favorite stuffed animal to practice giving an examination, bandaging a hurt leg and more. Registration not required.