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

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.

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.

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.

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
All preschool children are invited to attend. Share stories, songs, fingerplays and more!

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.