Join 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 …
Drop in to this open zine workshop for all ages. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult. Finish your zine or start something new using provided materials. Consider entering your zine into the WA State Zine Contest! Submissions are due March 29. More info here: http://www.washingtoncenterforthebook.org/wszc/
Join local librarians on a tour of the year’s best fiction, nonfiction, and cookbooks and share some of your favorites! Light refreshments will be provided.
The 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 …
Join 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 …
Join us at the library for a special after-hours screening of Clearcut, a Canadian horror thriller about Native land rights. There will be snacks and light refreshments. From émigré director Ryszard Bugajski – whose infamous debut feature INTERROGATION enraged Poland’s Communist regime – comes the 1991 Canadian shocker that’s been called “undeniably provocative” (Blu-ray dotcom), …
Teens 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 …
The Esoterics will present the a cappella secular pieces by Ned Rorem, well known American composer, who won the Pulitzer Prize for music in 1976 and a Grammy in 1989. Rorem died last November at age 99. The Esoterics mark the weekend of Rorem’s 100th birthday with this fantastic concert in celebration of an extraordinary …
Come 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.
Drop in to the Lacey Library’s meeting room to create your own pinback buttons to take home! All supplies will be provided, including a variety of sizes of buttons, templates, collage materials, & more. We will also have sticker making supplies as a non pinback option for little ones. For ages 3-adult.