Here's a look at the Libraries of Stevens County's upcoming programming! Thank you for taking the time to share these fun, free events with your audience!
Check thelosc.org or with your local branch for hours and contact information.
Weekly Preschool Storytime
An opportunity to learn and practice early literacy skills through stories, songs, and fingerplays.
Chewelah: Tuesdays - 10:30 am
Colville: Thursdays - 10:30 am
Kettle Falls: Tuesdays - 10:30 am
Lakeside: Wednesdays - 10:30 am
Loon Lake: Thursdays - 10:30 am
Weekly Tech Help
Chewelah: ON HOLD WHILE UNDER RENOVATION
Colville: Tuesdays - 11 am- 12 pm
Kettle Falls: Thursdays - 11 am - 12 pm
Hunters, Lakeside, Loon Lake, Northport: by appointment
Friends of the Loon Lake Library Book Sale
Friday and Saturday, October 4th & 5th, 10 am - 2 pm
Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of Loon Lake Library at their Springdale location - 107 W Shaffer Springdale Wa (old Hotza Motza Pizza). All proceeds help support library programming and community literacy!
Kettle Falls Book Nook
Open Weekly
Every Tuesday & Thursday, 10 am - 12 pm
Every Wednesday, 1 - 3 pm
And now open the first Saturday of the month!
Saturday, October 5th, 1 - 3 pm
Take-N-Make: Paper Cup Rocket Launchers
Tuesday, October 1st - while supplies last
Join us for this month's take-n-make - paper cup rocket launchers. These kits are available for all patrons but have a Pre-K - 3rd focus. Pick up a kit at your local library while supplies last!
Take-N-Try: Container Diorama
Tuesday, October 1st - while supplies last
Try a new hobby at the LOSC! Pick up a Take-N-Try Kit with everything you need to learn something new. For adults of all ages. All you need is an old tin, and you can make a spooky forest diorama out of discarded book pages. Nothing like a "little" crafting to get you in the mood for fall!
Author Talk with Liane Moriarty
Saturday, September 21st - 4 pm (online event)
Join us as we chat with mega-bestselling author Liane Moriarty about her newest novel Here One Moment. Moriarty’s Here One Moment is a brilliantly constructed tale that looks at free will and destiny, grief and love, and the endless struggle to maintain certainty and control in an uncertain world.
https://libraryc.org/scrld/56309
Friends of the Lakeside Library Used Book Sale
Saturday, September 21, 9am - 1pm
Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of Lakeside Library. Used book sale. All proceeds help support Lakeside Library.
Food Preservation Workshop with WSU Extension
Join us for Food Preservation , an introductory class on *safely* preserving your own food at home. Pressure canning is the only safe way to preserve low-acid foods, such as vegetables and meats. In this workshop, you will learn the different methods of preservation, types of canners and tools, elevation adjustments, water-bath vs. pressure canning, and SAFE recipe resources.
Loon Lake - Tuesday, September 24th at 4pm
Northport - Tuesday, October 1st at 4pm
Kettle Falls - Monday, October 7th at 4pm
Lakeside - Tuesday, October 8th at 4pm
Colville - Wednesday, October 9th at 4pm
An Evening of Jazz and Stories with Clifford
Join librarian and local musician Clifford Ward as he shares a selection of Jazz Standards along with stories of his musical journey.
Colville: Wednesday, September 25th at 6pm
Kettle Falls: Monday, September 30th at 5pm
Colville Together Fourth Friday
Friday, September 27, 3 - 6 pm
Take part in the 4th Friday Art Walk at the Colville Public Library. See the artist's work inside and enjoy a family art activity on the front lawn!
Handbells with Sue
Join us for an introduction lesson on handbells from a local handbell ringer. Children will be given the opportunity to learn how to play handbells, and to participate in a few group songs.This program is geared toward preschool aged children.
Chewelah - Tuesday, October 1st at 10:30am
Loon Lake - Thursday, October 3rd at 10:30am
Lakeside - Wednesday, October 9th at 10:30am
Colville - Thursday, October 10th at 10:30am
Kettle Falls - Tuesday, October 15th at 10:30am
Author Talk with Dr. Rachel Page and Dr. Dina Dechmann
Wednesday, October 2nd - 11 am (online event)
Join us in kicking off October as we welcome three Smithsonian-affiliated scientists to teach us about the remarkable world of tropical bats!
https://libraryc.org/scrld/57328
Author Talk with Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Wednesday, October 9th - 4 pm (online event)
You’re invited to free your mind with the highly acclaimed Silvia Moreno-Garcia, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of several novels including Mexican Gothic, The Daughter of Doctor Moreau, Gods of Jade and Shadow, and many more! https://libraryc.org/scrld/57780
Crawlies that Aren't Creepy
Come in and learn about important insects of our ecosystem, what an entomologist is, and how you can identify bugs at home.
Hunters - Friday, October 11th at 1:00pm
Northport - Thursday, October 17th at 4:00pm
Loon Lake - Tuesday, October 22nd at 3:00pm
Chewelah - Thursday, October 24th at 4:00pm
Kettle Falls - Monday, October 28th at 3:30pm
Colville - Wednesday, October 30th at 4:00pm
Lakeside - Tuesday, November 5th at 3:30pm
Dementia Information Session at the Colville Library
Every first Monday of the month, 2 - 3 pm (In person or via Zoom )
In this free, hour-long session, you will learn things like:
· What dementia is
· How to communicate with someone living with dementia
· Actions you can take to support people with dementia
· What to do if someone with dementia becomes agitated
An estimated 120,000 people in Washington state and 1100 people in Stevens County are living with dementia. Join the movement by becoming a dementia Friend!
Dementia Friends Information Session at the Loon Lake Library
Every first Monday of the month, 11 am - 12 pm at the Loon Lake Library
(In person or via Zoom)
In this hour-long session, you will learn:
• What dementia is
• How to communicate with someone living with dementia
• Actions you can take to support people with dementia
Kettle Falls Writing Group
Every second Thursday of the month, 6 pm
Come check out the Kettle Falls Writing Group! Join us as we work together to learn and improve our writing skills.
Things with Strings at the Kettle Falls Library
Every Wednesday at 3 pm
Come enjoy an introduction to music with R.D. from Haus of Rock. Bring your own instrument or practice with our ukuleles.
Every Child is an Artist at the Kettle Falls Library
Every Tuesday at 3 pm
Elementary aged kids are invited to join in weekly after school art every Tuesday, 3 pm - 4 pm at the Kettle Falls Public Library. Volunteers Donna and George provide a wide range of fun seasonal projects for kids to explore and enjoy!
VR by Appointment at the Colville Public Library
Thursdays by Appointment
Come experience Virtual Reality at the Colville Public Library! Call and make an appointment to experience this amazing technology. 509-684-6620. Ages 13+, under 18 need signed permission from a parent/guardian.
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