Olympia libraries events

In Memoriam: Funeral and Burial Planning in Washington State

Saturday, Aug 17 1:00p

Clair Ferris of Funeral Alternatives will talk about after-death options including burial and funeral planning, state law, and green alternatives.

Gator Girl Rocks: Family Rockhounding in Washington

Tuesday, Aug 13 2:00p

Tumwater Timberland Library, Tumwater

Gator Girl and her parents will bring some amazing rocks they've gathered in their travels and talk about family rock hounding: how to get started, what to look for, and how to have fun and be safe...

Computer Classes - Beginning Computer Class

Wednesday, Jun 26 10:30a

Tillicum Pierce County Library, Lakewood

Please sign up by calling the library at 253-548-3314.

Mummy Crafts and Skeleton Snacks

Wednesday, Jul 17 2:00p

Tumwater Timberland Library, Tumwater

For Teens Make a mummy craft and eat skeleton snacks. Sponsored by the Friends of the Tumwater Timberland Library

Summer Reading - Puppet Theatre

Tuesday, Jul 30 11:00a

Parkland Spanaway Pierce County Library, Tacoma

Pierce County Library puppeteers presents classic stories. "Rumpelstiltskin" and "The Runaway Tortilla". Ages: 6 and up

Groundbreaking Travel: Organic Farm Volunteering with WWOOF

Monday, Jul 15 6:00p

Tumwater Timberland Library, Tumwater

Discover the world one farm at a time. Learn about the World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) program with Janelle or Jerry Stokesberry of Stokesberry Sustainable Farm...

Summer Reading - Metal Detecting

Monday, Aug 12 1:00p

DuPont Pierce County Library, Dupont

Learn where you can detect for metals and how to dig for treasures and weed out junk metal. See metal detectors in action. Ages 6 and up. Registration required. Register @ piercecountylibrary...

Book Sale at Lacey Timberland Library

Friday, Aug 2 1:00p

Lacey Timberland Library, Lacey

The Friends of the Lacey Timberland Library book sale. Pick up good books at great prices. Members-only sale: Friday before the regular sale...

Healthy, Inexpensive and Delicious! Nutrition Cooking Class

Tuesday, Jun 25 12:00p

Tillicum Pierce County Library, Lakewood

Learn about growing and cooking your own food from WSU Extension Family Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).

Manga/Anime Celebration

Wednesday, Jul 10 2:00p

Tumwater Timberland Library, Tumwater

For Teens Celebrate your favorite manga and anime. You can watch an anime movie, make manga-inspired crafts and eat Japanese snacks.

Video Game party with the Game Truck

Wednesday, Aug 7 2:00p

Tumwater Timberland Library, Tumwater

For Teens The Game Truck will be at the library with several HDTVs, Xbox360s, Play Station 3s, and Wiis and a selection of games to play. Video games will be rated T for Teen and E for Everyone...

Summer Reading - Oregon Shadow Theatre – Thumbelina

Saturday, Jun 29 10:00a

Parkland Spanaway Pierce County Library, Tacoma

"Dig" this version of the Thumbelina tale, featurign a rock and roll DJ, a tiny doll and a mole with his underground tunnels. Ages: 5 and up.

Cinder Celebration

Wednesday, Jul 24 2:00p

Tumwater Timberland Library, Tumwater

For Teens Celebrate "Cinder" by Marissa Meyer by creating crafts, participating in activities and eating snacks all inspired by this cyborg retelling of Cinderella set in New Bejing...

Groundbreaking Gardens: Containers of All Sizes

Tuesday, Jul 9 6:00p

Tacoma Public Library-South Tacoma Branch, Tacoma

Come to this edition of the Groundbreaking Gardens series and learn about some of the trials, tribulations and down right fun of container gardening with a Master Gardener.