• Meet the Author: Modern Asian Kitchen with Kat Lieu at the Renton Library

    Renton Library 100 Mill Avenue S, Renton, WA, United States

    For adults. Join an exclusive event featuring Kat Lieu, author of the new cookbook, Modern Asian Kitchen: Essential and Easy Recipes for Ramen, Dumplings, Dim Sum, Stir-Fries, Rice Bowls, Pho, Bibimbaps and More. Kat will demonstrate a recipe from the book and provide some food she has made from her books for you to try.More

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  • Birdwatching Along the Cedar River at the Renton Library

    Renton Library 100 Mill Avenue S, Renton, WA, United States

    For adults. Take a guided walk along the Cedar River Trail while learning about the birds and plants around you. Both have evolved together to play important roles in the health of local watersheds, as well as the mental health of people. Join naturalists from the Environmental Science Center for this leisurely bird walk forMore

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  • Garden Hotline Presents: Composting at Home at the Renton Library

    Renton Library 100 Mill Avenue S, Renton, WA, United States

    For adults. This workshop will teach you about the different methods of food and yard waste composting, the soil food web, what materials to add and which to avoid putting into the different types of systems and why compost is important. Please register at kcls.org.

    Free
  • Garden Hotline Presents: Adding Edibles to Your Landscape at the Renton Library

    Renton Library 100 Mill Avenue S, Renton, WA, United States

    For adults. Urban spaces can be limited for edible gardens and impacted by shade from buildings and mature trees. This workshop will cover site assessment for gardeners interested in adding edible plants to their landscape. Plant placement and plant care will be addressed and ideas for integrating edible plants into the ornamental landscape will beMore

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  • DIY Kombucha with Sustainable Renton at the Renton Library

    Renton Library 100 Mill Avenue S, Renton, WA, United States

    For adults. Explore the art of kombucha brewing with Sustainable Renton's DIY workshop! Learn to craft this probiotic-rich beverage at home, discovering its health benefits and mastering the brewing process step by step. Join this interactive session and start fermenting your way to a healthier gut! Please register at kcls.org.

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  • Garden Hotline Presents: Growing Gardens Without Chemicals at the Renton Library

    Renton Library 100 Mill Avenue S, Renton, WA, United States

    For adults. Most typical garden problems can be managed successfully using only natural methods, and without any pesticides. This workshop will offer you an understanding of what Integrated Pest Management means, techniques for successful prevention of pests in your garden and how to navigate the “organic” products on the market. Please register at kcls.org.

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  • Garden Hotline Presents Safe and Healthy Edible Gardening at the Renton Library

    Renton Library 100 Mill Avenue S, Renton, WA, United States

    For adults. Edible gardening is increasing in popularity, and it is important to know if the site, soil and containers you have chosen are safe to use. Learn how to choose safe materials for raised beds, determine how healthy your soil is and which sites in your garden will be most suitable for edible plants.More

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  • A Salmon’s Journey at the Renton Library

    Renton Library 100 Mill Avenue S, Renton, WA, United States

    For adults. Fall marks the annual migration of the salmon returning home to the Cedar River to spawn and return to the trees. Join the Environmental Science Center for an engaging presentation to follow the journey of our salmon to better understand their lifecycle, threats and how you can be a Salmon Hero this fall!More

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  • Repair Event at the Renton Library

    Renton Library 100 Mill Avenue S, Renton, WA, United States

    For adults. Don't toss your broken items! Bring them to the library where skilled 'fixers' will try to repair them. Please register at kcls.org.

    Free
  • Knitting for Needs at the Renton Library

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    Renton Library 100 Mill Avenue S, Renton, WA, United States

    Ages 8 and older and skill levels welcome. Lean to knit and crochet! Bond with fellow crafters and discover new tips and tricks! Make everything from scarves to stuffed animals to blankets! Projects will be donated to Mary's Place, Eastside Baby Corner and Renton Library's Resource Days. All materials provided. Youth led program funded byMore

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