Events

Join bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy, which takes an expansive look at Judy Blume’s life, work, and cultural impact, focusing on her most iconic—and controversial—young adult…

Join local author, Kara Briggs, 2024 James Welch Prize winning poet for an in-person reading and celebration of her lyrical and documentary poetry book Rivers In My Veins. Rivers in My Veins is Kara Briggs’ first poetry…

Explore car-free outdoor adventure with Kimberly Huntress-Inskeep of Transit Trekker. Learn about tools, tips and tricks for planning your own car-free outings and get the scoop on some of the best transit treks near and far — even as…

In the 1960s and 70s, tribes throughout the Pacific Northwest launched protests and acts of civil disobedience to pressure the government to recognize their fishing rights. Now known as the “Fish Wars,” the lessons from these events remain…

You’re invited to an exclusive preview event with New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell as she introduces readers to her forthcoming title Don't Let Him In, due for release on June 24, 2025. Along with an introduction to her…

Join us for the book launch of The Arctic Sonata: The Courage to Rise by Maureen Girard. Rooted in a vibrant show business family in NY, Maureen’s early world revolved around music, creativity, and performance. But when her family life…

This informative session will walk you through the essentials of getting started in homeschooling, from setting goals to selecting a curriculum. Learn how to navigate Washington State legal guidelines, find community support, and tailor the…

Join award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate as she talks about her heartwarming novel in verse, Odder.

Everyone wants to meet Odder, the Queen of Play. She’s a fearless daredevil, curious to a fault.…

What's that lurking in the lake or wandering through the woods?

Learn about Sasquatch and other mysterious creatures - from the Pacific Northwest and around the world - with author and cryptid fanatic J.P. Barnett. From the…

Join us for an enlightening session with Interpretive Specialist, Meredith Peterson from Washington State Parks.

Discover the area's rich heritage, scenic landscapes, and outdoor recreation opportunities that showcase the beauty and…

Join Lyn Peters from the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions for this one-hour workshop where we'll discuss the various types of identity theft scams, and how to avoid them.

This event will not be…

Meet local author Katie Forbes and learn how she turned an idea into Cowboys Don't Wear Spurs to School and stick around to create a bookmark that you can take to school.Katie is a dedicated elementary school teacher, a loving…

Acompaña al autor e ilustrador Raúl the Third mientras nos habla de su libro ¡Vamos! Let's Go Read. Conoce a Lobito y sus amigos mientras exploran el Festival del Libro Love de su biblioteca. Desde demostraciones de libros de…

Join author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos! Let's Go Read¡Vamos!. Meet Little Lobo and friends as they explore their library's Libro Love Book Festival! From cookbook demonstrations and comics workshops…

Navigating gender in our world has become more complicated. In this talk, we discuss the spectrum of gender in a warm and accessible way. Most of us were socialized around gender, and that socialization can limit us and affect the way we…

Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets. Explore the depths of deceit, battle for power, and the lengths characters will go to unmask the Truth.…

Bob draws on his background as an environmental educator and Alaska tour guide comes with his Walking Talking Stick, Possibles Bag, The World's Smallest Harmonica, and a Treasure Chest of Story Gems. His participatory stories will have…

Join award-winning author Rex Ogle as he talks to viewers about his struggles to navigate sixth grade.

Free Lunch is the story of Rex’s efforts to navigate his first semester of sixth grade—who to sit with, not being able to join the…

Most museums display no more than 10 percent of their holdings, often citing “not enough space” as the reason. But there are also a wide range of cultural, philosophical, political, environmental, historic, and even superstitious reasons…

When grizzlies began appearing on the trails around his town of Jackson Hole, Kevin Grange realized he felt conflicted about having bears on the landscape and was forced to confront his fear of Ursus arctos. So he traveled around the…