October 2012 

Port Townsend Public Library
Check out the exciting line-up of programs coming to your Port Townsend Public Library in October and November. For a complete list visit the Library's calendar.
What the Cluck! with Jessi Bloom

Library Learning Center, 1256 Lawrence St.

Thursday, Oct. 25, 6:30-8:00pm
 

Jessi is a Pacific NW native and comes from a strong   

 

 

background of horticulture and environmental science. She is passionate about animals, permaculture and making functional gardens beautiful. Jessi is now a best-selling author with Free-Range Chicken Gardens published by Timber Press 2012. She has two little boys and loves to work around her little farm with a handful of animals and gardens. She is also the owner of N.W. Bloom EcoLogical Landscapes.
Program Line-up
Jessi Bloom
Halloween/Harvest Program
Murder Mystery
Board Game Mania
Day of the Dead
Writing Your College Admissions Essay
Homeschool Program
Transition Yourself Workshops
Words on Wednesday
Find Us
Halloween/Harvest Celebration for the whole family!
Mt. View Commons Gym
Sunday, Oct. 28, 2 p.m.

Come join us for a fun Sunday afternoon of family friendly "Spooky Magic" with our friend "Super" Magician Jeff Evans! Costumes are encouraged and there will be as always, not-too-scary treats!
 

Murder Mystery @ the Library

 
Library Learning Center, 1256 Lawrence St.
Saturday, Oct. 27, 7:00pm-9:00pm


Who killed best-selling author Emily Thornton? Join us at the Library Learning Center and see if you can solve this crime. After you solve the mystery, we'll celebrate with pizza! For teens in grades 6-12. Bring a friend. FREE!

Board Game Mania

Library Learning Center, 1256 Lawrence St.
Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2:30pm-3:30pm

Bored? Join us for Board Game Mania! Play old favorites or some new games that will challenge your brain and funny bone. For teens in grades 6-12.

Day of the Dead

Library Learning Center, 1256 Lawrence St.
Wednesday, Oct. 31, 1:00pm-2:30pm

Learn about Day of the Dead as you decorate sugar skulls. We'll also eat some traditional Mexican snacks. For teens in grades 6-12.
Writing Your College Admission Essay
Library Learning Center, 1256 Lawrence St.
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 1:00pm-2:30pm

Want to write a great college admission essay? Learn from a pro...Sheila Bender is the author of Perfect Phrases for the College Admission Essay and her 90 minute workshop will help you discover the words that describe yourself and grab the attention of college admission officers. This free workshop is recommended for high school juniors and seniors. For more information call Jody at 344-3051 or 379-2980.

Homeschool Program

Library Learning Center, 1256 Lawrence St.
November 5th, 10:30-Noon
 
Part 2 - Show and Share!
This is an opportunity for you to show and share the science activity or experiment you have been working on. This will be an exciting time to network and gather great ideas from each other!

 

This workshop along with the Oct. 8th workshop will be facilitated by Laurel Dawson, an experienced homeschool mom and certified teacher. Laurel has three children and she loves homeschooling!
Author and Pet Specialist Steve Duno
Library Learning Center, 1256 Lawrence St.
Saturday, Nov. 10, 2:00 pm

Transition Yourself Workshops

Library Learning Center, 1256 Lawrence St.
 
Take Your Career to New Heights! Prepare for your Next Job

Register by email, nschroff@cityofpt.us or call the library for more info, 385-3181

 

Course Dates & Location
November 1st, 2012 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
November 8th, 2012 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
November 15th, 2012 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m.   

  • Your Employment Tool Kit-Applications, Cover Letters, Resumes

 

  • Tell Me About Yourself-Interviewing

 

  • Actions For Success-Career plans and Job Search Models 

 

 

 

Words on Wednesday 

Words on Wednesday is a series of after school programs for teens in grades 6-12. Brochures detailing all the events are available at the PT Library, Blue Heron Library and PT High School Library. Information is also listed on the calendar of events on the PT Library webpage.