Return of the Fleet Celebration
Cookie Decorating!
Tuesday, August 3 10-11am
A celebration for all of our summer readers who paddled from Seattle to Skagway. Prize drawings, amazing cookies from Emily's Bakery and fun for all!
Preschool story time
Wednesday, August 4 10-11am
Wednesday, August 18 10-11am
Open to preschoolers. Stories, songs and activities that help children get ready for school and encourage a love of reading at an early age. Includes a special 'families only' time to check out books!
Baby Bookworms
Wednesday, August 11, 10-11am
Wednesday, August 25, 10-11am
Open to babies and toddles. Stories, songs and bounces that help children and their caregivers pick up the reading habit. Includes a special 'families only' time to check out books!
Rainforest Art with Annabelle Baker
Wednesday, August 25, 1:30-3:00 pm
Open to kids and teens 8+. Create an amazing work of art just in time for the Tongass Rainforest Festival. Call the library to register.
Congratulations to our 2010 Homegrown Film Festival Winners!
First place: Tucker Hagerman
Second place: Luke Lewis
Third place: Andrew Duddles
Honorable mention: Blaine Volk
Congratulations to our 2009 bookmark contest winners
Want to join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB)? Call Danya at 772-3349 for more information.
Eclipse Premier Party!
Friday, August 13, just before the movie @ Northern Nights Theater
The latest Twilight movie is almost here! Don't miss this Twilight pre-movie extravaganza at Northern Nights Theater.
Rainforest Art with Annabelle Baker
Wednesday, August 25, 1:30-3:00 pm
Open to kids and teens 8+. Create an amazing work of art just in time for the Tongass Rainforest Festival. Call the library to register.
Prenatal Massage for Partners
Thursday, August 12 - 7:00pm-8:30pm
Instructor: Danya Davis, LMP
Fee: $10 voluntary donation, call the library to register
A discussion and demonstration for partners celebrating an addition to their family. This introduction will illustrate safe, empathic massage and an overview of technique & application.
Life Coaching Seminar
Wednesday, September 1 - 7 pm - 9 pm
Instructor: Caryn Flint
Fee: $10 voluntary donation, call the library to register
Life coaching is a future-focused practice with the aim of helping you determine and achieve your personal goals. This introduction to life coaching will shows participants how the process involves clarifying what they want in their life and creating a “game plan” to achieve it.
Beginning Acrylics: Starfish
Saturday, September 18 - 10am-12pm
Instructor: Doris Olsen
Fee: $25, call the library to register
An introduction to working with acrylic paint. Students will gain a fundamental base of knowledge and embark on their own projects. This class is designed for those who are new to acrylic painting or those who have been away from the canvas and are looking to refresh their skills. Supplies are provided.
A Place to Start: Art Composition for Beginners
Sat., Sept. 25 - 10am-1pm & Tues., Sept. 28 - 6:30 pm - 9: 30 pm
(participants must attend both classes )
Instructor: John McCabe
Fee: $15 voluntary donation, call the library to register
Composition, also called ’the art of seeing’, is the foundation of drawing, painting, and photography. In this workshop participants will learn four basic techniques and will learn to create with more confidence. Subjects covered include two-dimensional space relationships, balance, negative space and light/dark values and how they affect composition. Supplies are provided.
Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of listening.
Invite a family member, friend, teacher or neighbor to participate in a Petersburg Listening Project interview. Click here to learn more about the Listening Project
Taking the terror out of technology
call 772-3349 to book an appointment
Practice new computer skills, learn to use a mouse, or get a little help with computer problems. Book one on one time with our resident computer wiz. Bring your own laptop or use one of ours. PCs only please.
Digital Audiobooks 101
call 772-3349 to book an appointment
Get help accessing the library's collection of over 2,000 digital audiobooks. We'll help you set up your account and download to your MP3 or iPod.
Gardening Workshops - Listen online
Introduction to Gardening in Southeast Alaska
Extending the Growing Season
Native Plants
Holiday Literary - If you missed the Literary or just want to share it with friends, listen to it here: 2009 Literary
2008 Literary
2007 Literary