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Calendar of Events
All Library events are free and open to the public.
All events are held at the Jefferson County Library unless otherwise noted. Click here for ongoing library events.
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Adventures in Simple Living --
Hanson Hosein and Heather Hughes Independent America: The Two Lane Search for Mom & Pop
Friday, February 12, 2010 - 6:30 p.m.
Port Townsend Public Library
Hear the story of how filmmakers and award-winning journalists Hanson Hosein and Heather Hughes took the road less traveled to make a thought provoking documentary which uncovers the growing opposition to big box retail across the United States and the often desperate fight being waged by independent retailers to stay alive. The expedition covered 13,000 miles and 32 states. Self-imposed road rules barred them from major highways and corporate chain retail. Traveling on alternative roads, the duo only does business with Mom & Pop. Hosein and Hughes will answer questions following a fifty minute showing of the film.
Cosponsor: Community Wellness Project
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Family Art - Top Secret Questions
Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Being creative is a learned skill just like reading
or riding a bike. It’s a special way of seeing and
listening and then being able to trust enough to
start doing. Creative people use their intuition to
ask Top Secret Questions. Best of all, creative
people know how to play with the questions and
learn to understand their own answers. We’re going
to practice through a process called intuitive
collage, putting together different images to create
our own Top Secret Questions.
Taught by Sidonie Wilson, Family Art is designed for adults and children to create and explore a variety of art mediums together. It starts with a demonstration and art conversation followed by creative work time. Space is limited, sign up at the library or call 385-6544 to register. Registration starts two weeks prior to each session.
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Adventures in Simple Living --
Lorene Edwards Forkner Preserving the Harvest
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 - 6:30 p.m.
Jefferson County Library
When important principles are followed, traditional preserving methods - freezing, canning, drying and live storage - do a fine job of keeping provisions. Beyond these basics, vinegar, sugar, alcohol, and other cures are primarily employed for the additional flavor they impart as well as their effectiveness at prolonging the shelf life of various foodstuffs. Edwards Forkner will show that through their almost magical alchemy, food is not just preserved but transformed and elevated into something altogether different to become the fare of festive celebrations and artisan craftsmanship.
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Family Art - Fairy Dwellings
Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
How do the fairies live? This is our chance to
make wee houses for a fairy, troll or dragon. We’ll
breathe life from our imaginations into our hands
and follow our fancy. We will work with clay,
nature’s gifts, fabric and magic to make a place
to return to again and again. This is not just for
young people because we could all use a bit of
time in fairyland.
Taught by Sidonie Wilson, Family Art is designed for adults and children to create and explore a variety of art mediums together. It starts with a demonstration and art conversation followed by creative work time. Space is limited, sign up at the library or call 385-6544 to register. Registration starts two weeks prior to each session.
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Ongoing Events at Jefferson County Library
Toddler Storytime
Mondays at 10:15 a.m.
A storytime for children ages 12 months to 30 months featuring movement, music, puppets and fingerplays as well as flannel stories and the reading of short books written with toddlers in mind.
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Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
All preschool children are invited to attend.
Share stories, songs, fingerplays and more!
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Homework Spot
Tuesdays and Thursdays from
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
For the fifth year the library is offering homework assistance. Students in 5th grade through high school are invited to the Homework Spot Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning October 6, 2009. In a friendly and supportive environment, students have a place to work on projects and assignments, surrounded by the rich resources of the library. No reservation required.
Reading Corner
Tuesdays and Thursdays from
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Students in 2nd through 5th grades are invited to sign up for the Reading Corner. Tutors are available to help students with reading using a variety of library resources. Spaces are available for the fall session, which runs from October 6 to December 17, 2009. Please call 385-6544 for reservations.
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