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Hoquiam Timberland Library presents Dinosaurs vs. Pirates, 2:30-4 p.m., October 22 for children. In an epic event for the ages, we will celebrate the love of both dinosaurs and pirates with crafts, games, and snacks! For more information call 360-532-1710.
The Elma Chamber of Commerce, along with Elma Businesses invite families to the 18th annual Elma Downtown Trick or Treat on Monday, October 31st. Bring your trick or treaters from 3:00 – 6:00 PM to the Elma Chamber and participating businesses. Enjoy a wagon ride on the Elma Feed Store shuttle, which will be loading and unloading at the Elma Chamber.
For questions email: elmachamber@gmail.com or call: 360-482-3055
The Harvest Fair Carnival at the Elma Middle School will be on Monday, October 31, sponsored by the Churches of Elma. The Harvest Fair Carnival is from 5:00 – 7:30 PM and all the “FUN” is free!
Author John O’Brien talks about the latest in his “A New World” Series. O’Brien, author of the 10-book, “A New World” series, explains that he wrote with one guiding question in mind: what would he do in the event of an apocalypse?
The author will talk about, and read excerpts from his books at the Aberdeen Timberland Library, Saturday, November 19 from 2-3 p.m. Following the talk, O’Brien will sign books.The Friends of the Aberdeen Timberland Library will provide refreshments for this program.
O’Brien is a former Air Force fighter pilot instructor who transitioned to Special Operations for the latter part of his military career, earning a campaign ribbon for his service in Desert Storm. Following military service he became a firefighter and EMT, then joined the Information Technology industry in corporate management. Currently, O’Brien works full-time writing books for the “A New World” series.
All TRL programs are free and open to the public. The Aberdeen Timberland Library is located at 121 E. Market Street. For more information, call the library at 360-533-2360 or visit www.TRL.org.
Get creative! Drop by the library to make a holiday craft as part of the monthly First Friday event in downtown Aberdeen. All supplies provided.
Seattle poet Laura Schaeffer, MFA will be at the Harbor House for a…
POETRY WORKSHOP:
Attendees will look at various poetic forms, read some of Wendell Berry’s poems and then participate in some guided conversations around Berry’s work, enjoy more conversation specifically on form, and then do a few writing prompts followed by sharing your pieces.
Wow! You are NOT going to want to miss this! So sign up early; class size is limited to 30 and reservations ARE required. Reserve by Thanksgiving Day.
If you like karaoke, video games, crafts, and free pizza, then this event is for you!
Shaver Marionettes will present a winter puppet play about an elderly shoemaker, an impishly magical elf, a devoted daughter with baking issues, and a Queen who collects shoes!
Walk into a winter wonderland at the library with a wintry mix of crafts, games, and snacks!
A little further up the North Beach is a family friendly event from the creative folks at Seabrook WA. Seabrook Town Hall hosts the jolliest breakfast on the North Beach. Please plan to pay at the door. You can stay a bit and write a letter to Santa, get your family photo with Santa and paint a keepsake ornament.
Come create handmade holiday items and checkout holiday books.
A little further up the North Beach is a family friendly event from the creative folks at Seabrook WA. Seabrook Town Hall hosts the jolliest breakfast on the North Beach. Please plan to pay at the door. You can stay a bit and write a letter to Santa, get your family photo with Santa and paint a keepsake ornament.
Celebrate the coming of the new year a day early with snacks, games, art projects, and a movie. All supplies and snacks provided.
Rainy Day Reading Reviews is a program developed by the Aberdeen Timberland Library to engage local booklovers. Here’s how it works: a library patron or friend is asked to read a book of her or his choosing, prepare a review of the book, then offer the review – in person and out-loud – at a public gathering. It’s all about reading, reflecting and sharing.
Gideon F. For-mukai, an international award-winning speaker, teacher and best-selling author who will help you write stories that sell.
Harbor House Writing Center
Reservations required
Rainy Day Reading Reviews is a program developed by the Aberdeen Timberland Library to engage local booklovers. Here’s how it works: a library patron or friend is asked to read a book of her or his choosing, prepare a review of the book, then offer the review – in person and out-loud – at a public gathering. It’s all about reading, reflecting and sharing.
In writing poetry, Tod Marshall believes in determining the “where” of his creation: “Connecting creativity to place can allow the imagination to grow in unexpected ways.”
Washington State’s Poet Laureate will give a workshop at the Westport Timberland Library. He will invite participants to explore ways of bonding imagination to landscape, taking inspiration from the natural beauty of Western Washington.
Rainy Day Reading Reviews is a program developed by the Aberdeen Timberland Library to engage local booklovers. Here’s how it works: a library patron or friend is asked to read a book of her or his choosing, prepare a review of the book, then offer the review – in person and out-loud – at a public gathering. It’s all about reading, reflecting and sharing.
Lindstrom presents a lecture, “Villain or Victim: Revisiting the legend of John Tornow.”
articles and interviews to produce an authoritative and compassionate account. He brings to life the circumstances – family, friends, daily routines, personal sorrows – that led to multiple murders, a 19-month manhunt and an enduring Northwest legend.
Rainy Day Reading Reviews is a program developed by the Aberdeen Timberland Library to engage local booklovers. Here’s how it works: a library patron or friend is asked to read a book of her or his choosing, prepare a review of the book, then offer the review – in person and out-loud – at a public gathering. It’s all about reading, reflecting and sharing.
