March 2019
A Thousand Thanks – the Gift of Sadako and Her Cranes – Auburn Library
Sadako, a Japanese girl stricken with leukemia because of the bombing of Hiroshima, follows the tradition of folding a thousand paper cranes in order to be granted a wish. her story is told with a mixture of magic and song. Presented by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma. A paper crane folding workshop will follow the performance.
Find out more »Are Salmon Doomed – Hatching a Plan to Save a Northwest Icon – Fairwood Library
Salmon play a fundamental role in the Pacific Northwest, but they are in trouble. With warming oceans, environmental degradation and lowering genetic variability, wild salmon populations are dwindling. Explore the history, science and story of this cherished Northwest icon.
Find out more »The Magic Teakettle Puppet Show – Kent Library
In this Japanese folktale, an old teakettle belonging to a peddler woman transforms into a Tanuki, a raccoon-like animal found in Japan. She takes care of the Tanuki, only to discover he's a magical spirit who will bring her good fortune and luck. For ages 3 and older. Presented by Thistle Theatre.
Find out more »Kent Panther Lake Library Opening
KCLS invites you and your friends and family to celebrate the opening of the new Kent Panther Lake Library! Ribbon cutting ceremony begins at 9:30 AM - library opens at 10 AM.
Find out more »The Magic Teakettle Puppet Show – Renton Highlands Library
In this Japanese folktale, an old teakettle belonging to a peddler woman transforms into a Tanuki, a raccoon-like animal found in Japan. She takes care of the Tanuki, only to discover he's a magical spirit who will bring her good fortune and luck. For ages 3 and older. Presented by Thistle Theatre.
Find out more »Explore Europe on Foot – Fairwood Library
Make planning a hiking vacation a breeze - discover the countless rewards this type of vacation provides - the time to admire the tidiness of a village farm, soak in the rugged alpine view from a rocky perch, and absorb a country through the smells of its landscape and encounters with locals. Presented by author Cassandra Overby.
Find out more »Prisoners Without Trial – Federal Way Library
Join former Bay Area Broadcaster John Jensen as he outlines the events leading up to and culminating in the forced relocation and incarceration of between 110,000 and 120,000 people of Japanese ancestry in concentration camps in the western interior of the country, most of whom lived on the Paci c coast. Through newly released documents, archival lm and personal stories you’ll see and hear of an injustice perpetrated on a group of mostly fellow American citizens. Sponsored by the Friends…
Find out more »A Thousand Thanks – the Gift of Sadako and Her Cranes – Enumclaw Library
Sadako, a Japanese girl stricken with leukemia because of the bombing of Hiroshima, follows the tradition of folding a thousand paper cranes in order to be granted a wish. her story is told with a mixture of magic and song. Presented by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma. A paper crane folding workshop will follow the performance.
Find out more »The Magic Teakettle Puppet Show – Federal Way 320th Library
In this Japanese folktale, an old teakettle belonging to a peddler woman transforms into a Tanuki, a raccoon-like animal found in Japan. She takes care of the Tanuki, only to discover he's a magical spirit who will bring her good fortune and luck. For ages 3 and older. Presented by Thistle Theatre.
Find out more »May 2019
Three Identical Strangers – Des Moines Library
Screening of this hour and a half long documentary aboutL this amazing true story.
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