For adults. Meet Long Luu from Redmond's Plantify plant shop! He's got the inside scoop on making your houseplants the happiest ever. Learn the basics, from lighting to potting secrets and even the lowdown on the right plant for the right space. Registration not required.
For adults. Write a letter to a young person in your life to tell them what your life was like at that age. Join Amy Chen for simple guided autobiography writing prompts to tell your story in about two pages. Your writing will focus on universal themes on areas of life impacts, self-reflection and sharingMore
All ages welcome, children accompanied by adult. Expressions Arts will provide materials and instruction for creating heart shaped wind chimes. Please register at kcls.org.
For older adults. Come share your wisdom! These cafés provide an opportunity to converse and connect with others in discussions of universal topics such as gratitude, legacy, happiness and what gives life meaning. Come monthly for a small group conversation facilitated by our librarian. Walk-ins welcome.
For adults. Have you wanted to write your life story but never knew where to start? Why not start small, by writing short vignettes of your holiday memories? Holidays are rich with memories of family & friends, special foods, dress, ritual and tradition. Write about the holiday that holds your most cherished memories. No formalMore
For adults and teens. Celebrate a diverse array of culinary traditions from around the world. Gather to share cherished food traditions, exchange family recipes, explore the latest cookbooks and watch virtual author interviews that delve into global cuisine. Please register at kcls.org.
All ages welcome. Celebrate Japanese culture by learning the art of folding paper into decorative figures! Registration not required.
For adults. Tap into your life experiences and transform them into compelling stories that will contribute to your family, community and culture! Amy Anderson Chen from GAB Seattle will introduce a researched and developed process of sharing and writing in a small group setting. Registration not required.
For adults. Explore the whimsical side of watercolor using a simple yet surprising technique. Experiment with crayons, paint and tape while making your own piece of art. All materials provided. Please register at kcls.org.
For teens and adults. The Olympic Peninsula was one of the last wildernesses in the U.S. before the Olympic Highway was built in 1931. Join local author David Emmick to learn about pioneer history, highway construction and political wrangling as told by his grandfather, a resident engineer of the project. Registration not required.
For adults. Kate Ryan of Soil Sisters Plants & Produce shares what she’s learned in 40 years of growing tomatoes in the cool marine climate of western Washington. Registration not required.
For adults. What kind of natural remedies - herbs and spices - boost the immune system during cold and flu? Researcher and author Blenika Manolova provides proven recipes. Registration not required.
