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Play in the Parks with Japan Creative Arts Taiko Drum Show
Join us at various parks in Lacey for FREE family entertainment this summer! From July 6 to August 10, venture out to different parks and enjoy free shows and activities with your family. July 6, at Wonderwood Park in Lacey Lead Taiko drummer, Ringtaro is former member of the ONDEKOZA for 10 years and performed at ...
Lacey in Tune Children’s Entertainment – The Not-its show
Huntamer Park 618 Woodland Square Loop SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesStarting July 11 & running through August 15, Tuesdays will be full of entertainment the entire family will love! Shows start at 6:30pm, giving you plenty of time to grab some blankets or chairs and head to Huntamer Park. July 11th to rock out with The Not-Its! For 10 years now, The Not-Its! have rocked kids and ...
Lacey in Tune noon tunes – The Brazil Project
Huntamer Park 618 Woodland Square Loop SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesNeed a break during your lunch hour? Head to Huntamer Park Wednesdays at noon for the Lacey In Tune summer concert series! From July 5 to Aug 9, enjoy the fresh air and relax while listening to amazing artists. bring your own seating and lunch or purchase from our food vendor! Come to Huntamer Park ...
Open Book Club
Lacey Timberland Library 500 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesCome join other book lovers for a discussion of what we've been reading lately. Share your likes & dislikes, and find new reads! For teens and adults.
Play in the Parks with Wings Aerial Acrobatics & circus play
oin us at various parks in Lacey for FREE family entertainment this summer! From July 6 to August 10, venture out to different parks and enjoy free shows and activities with your family. (bring your own seating) July 13th come to Rainier Vista Park to see Wings perform aerial acrobatics and a circus show! This ...
Teen Writing & Art Contest: Lacey Loves to Read 2024
Lacey Timberland Library 500 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesTeens in grades 6-12 who live in the North Thurston Public Schools service area are invited to enter the 2024 Lacey Loves to Read Teen Writing & Art Contest! This contest is sponsored by Lacey Loves to Read member organizations Timberland Regional Library, North Thurston Public Schools, City of Lacey, and many community partners. The ...
Songcatchers: A Songwriting Workshop for All Ages
Lacey Timberland Library 500 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesJoin a hands-on creative writing workshop with professional songwriter Keeth Apgar. Together we will co-create an original song from scratch based on participant-powered ideas. As we dig into the creative process, the group will work with music concepts such as rhythm, melody, tempo, and chords. We also will touch upon the role of vowel sounds; discuss ...
Banned Books Bingo
Lacey Timberland Library 500 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesThe Lacey Library invites you to join us this winter on a fun and informative reading adventure. Play Banned Books Bingo with us, January 2 – March 31, 2024, to get better acquainted with banned titles, and make up your mind about their content. How to Play: Bingo sheets will be at the Lacey Library. Complete ...
Taking the Mystery Out of Writing a Mystery
Lacey Timberland Library 500 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesJoin mystery writers Maria Barrs (ML Barrs), Roxanne Dunne, and Jeffrey Briggs for a panel discussion covering all aspects of writing mystery fiction. There will also be a drawing for free copies. Topics include: Types of mystery stories (i.e., cozy, suspense, thriller, amateur sleuth, etc) Developing characters and plots Outlining vs "pantsing" Editing and being ...
Teen Creative Club
Lacey Timberland Library 500 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesJoin us while we hang out and create together! Each month we will have different supplies to use, with input from attendees. This month we will do collage, button making, and Shrinky Dinks. We will also vote on what activity to do the following month. For teens ages 13-18. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lacey ...
Kids Graphic Novel Club
Lacey Timberland Library 500 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesAges 8-12. Hang out, draw, read, eat snacks and talk about all things graphic novels. Enter a prize drawing for a gift card to Gabi’s Olympic Cards & Comics.
Playback Theatre Performance: Stories of Library Treasures
Lacey Timberland Library 500 College St SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesJoin Olympia’s own Heartsparkle Players and the Thunders for an afternoon of stories and community! They will take your personal moments and create a spontaneous theatrical experience using a style of improvisation called Playback Theatre. They have been delighting local audiences for 33 years. Come tell your stories about what you treasure about libraries!