This month, pay your Library fines with pet supplies! >>
February inspires thoughts of love--and many of us LOVE our pets.
To honor this connection, the Library is hosting a special fine-reduction event this February.
All month long, you'll have the chance to donate pet supply items here at NKCPL--and reduce your Library fines at the same time! For each item you donate, we'll take $2 off your overdue fines.
(Some restrictions apply; ask a staffer for details.)
Collected items benefit
The Pet Connection
, a local non-profit. Following is a quick list of some needed items. We do ask that all items be in new condition, in original/unopened packaging. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept items with an expired "use-by" date.
Cleaning Items:
Bleach, dish soap, paper towels, toilet paper, tall kitchen trash bags, liquid hand soap, laundry detergent, windex or other glass cleaner, towels and washcloths
Food & Training Treats:
Quality soft treats
Toys:
Dog engagement toys, interactive cat toys, kongs and feeding toys
Office Supplies:
Scotch tape, packing tape & dispenser, printer paper. Questions? Ask a staffer! >>
Sew Fun! Learn the Disappearing 9-Patch Block
II
tues feb 5 @ 6:30 pm & tues feb 19 @ 6:30 pm
Looking to expand your quilting expertise this year? Join instructor Barbara Lea for a tutorial on constructing the disappearing 9-patch--a great block to have up your sleeve. Supplies are provided! Note: This class and the one on February 19 are identical, so choose the session that works for you!
Yoga for Everybody (on the mat!)
II
tues feb 5 @ 6:30 pm & tues feb 19 @ 6:30 pm
Join instructor Amy Vance for a refreshing hour of yoga at the Library. No experience necessary! Bring a mat (or a towel), if you can. Amy will be teaching a number of Tuesday evening yoga classes from this month and next, so come as often as makes sense for you. This is a great opportunity to start a new yoga practice as we head into the New Year! Go to
nkcpl.org
> Programs and Events tab to register for the session(s) that work for you.
Sew Fun! Sewing for Beginners: Meet a Machine
II
thurs feb 7 @ 6:30 pm
Want to learn how to sew--and starting at square one? Have no fear! This class is for you. Join us for a quick intro to machine sewing (machines and fabric/supplies are provided), and leave with a small project in hand. With instructor Patty Ibarra.
Register here.
Knitting for Beginners
II
tues feb 12 @ 6:30 pm
Whether you're casting on for the first time or looking for a refresher, this class is for you. Come learn (or practice!) some knitting basics as you start a simple project with instructor Afton Salas. Supplies are provided!
Register here.
Chair Yoga
II
wed feb 13 @ 10 am & wed feb 27 @ 6:30 pm
Looking for a gentle form of stretching--but not quite ready to hit the mat? Join us every other Wednesday (approximately) for a relaxing hour of chair yoga. No yoga experience necessary!
Go to
nkcpl.org
> Programs & Events to register for the session(s) that work for you.
Taste-test Thursday: Carnival in Venice
II
thurs feb 21 @ 6:30 pm
Carnival season is soon underway in Venice! Come experience a taste of this festive event with culinary enthusiast Kelly Gibbens as your guide. We'll sample some yummy fare, and you'll leave with a stack of recipes.
Register here.
Loops & Threads: NKCPL's Fiber Crafting Group
II
tues feb 26 @ 6:30 pm
Are you a fiber lover (a knitter, crocheter, or spinner, perhaps) who's looking to connect with others of your own kind? Bring your wip (a last-minute gift, perhaps??) and come knit/stitch (etc) alongside other fiber-craft friends. New knitters and crocheters, you're welcome to join us at this session, too!
Register here.
Sew Fun! Open Sew @ NKCPL
II
tues feb 26 from 6-8:30 pm
Interested in doing some sewing on your own outside of the Library's designated instructional time? Check out Open Sew! Bring your work-in-progress (maybe a handmade gift you're working on?) and utilize free access to the Library's Common Threads Makerspace, a new sewing lab located on our Lower Level. Questions about this space/time? Please email
abrown@nkcpl.org
.
Note:
There is no sewing instruction during this time, and machines are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Medicare Explained (in Plain English!)
II
tues feb 26 @ 6:30 pm
Turning 65? Join instructor Chris Wilt for one of these brief informational sessions about how to make Medicare work for you!
Register here.
Make It! Recycled-Object Sculptures
II
thurs feb 28 @ 6:30 pm
Part art, part craft, this project will appeal to anybody with the itch to create! With artist/instructor Kim Drottz as your guide, you'll learn how to turn recycle-bin finds into cool scultpural art pieces. Supplies are provided.
Register here.
Do you homeschool? Consider sewing with us! >> The Library is starting a new sewing series just for homeschooled kiddos--and we've got a few spaces left! If your child (or children) are interested in learning some sewing basics via small-project sewing, contact Amy Brown at
abrown@nkcpl.org for class info and to check availability. Space is limited!
