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October Library Events for Gig Harbor - Key Center - Belfair - Shelton

By Gig Harbor & Mason County Macaroni KID October 12, 2024
GIG HARBOR

Baby Story Time - Come Play and Learn!

Friday, October 11: 10:00am - 11:00am

 Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room

Age group:  Babies (0-2)

event type:   Story time

Join in with your child and enjoy books, action rhymes, knee bounces, songs and more. 

Family Story Time - Come Play and Learn!

Friday, October 11: 11:00am - 12:00pm

 Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room

Age group:  Toddlers (2-3), Preschoolers (3-6), Family, Babies (0-2)

event type:   Story time

Enjoy stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays for the whole family.

Teen Council

Friday, October 11: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

 Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Small Meeting Room

Age group:  Teens (13-18)

event type:   Summer Reading  Social/Community Services

Love the library & need volunteer hours? Join Teen Council! Contribute your ideas and assist with library services. Second and forth Fridays of the month.

Teotihuacan Masks - ArtMaranth Mobile School

Friday, October 11: 4:00pm - 5:00pm

 Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room

Age group:  Tweens (9-12), Family, Elementary (5-10)

event type:   Activities & Games

Celebrate National Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month with Amaranta Sandys who will teach us how to make and decorate a Teotihuacan Masks.

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Read to a Dog

Saturday, October 12: 10:00am - 11:00am

 Gig Harbor

Age group:  Elementary (5-10)

event type:   Activities & Games

Share a book with a therapy dog while practicing your reading skills. Join us in the children's area of the Gig Harbor Library to read with a therapy dog!

YA Book Talk with Kendare Blake

Saturday, October 12: 12:00pm - 1:00pm

 Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room

Age group:  Tweens (9-12), Teens (13-18), Adults (18+)

event type:   Author event

Local YA author will discuss her latest book, the "Warrior of Legend", the sequel to the "Heromaker" series.

Building Bonanza - Drop-in Open Play for Families with Young Children

Sunday, October 13: 10:00am - 11:00am

 Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room

Age group:  Toddlers (2-3), Preschoolers (3-6), Family, Elementary (5-10), Babies (0-2)

event type:   STEAM

Play with the library’s building toys and meet other families. This program is independent play and adults need to stay in the room with their children.

Family Story Time - Come Play and Learn!

Monday, October 14: 10:00am - 11:00am

 Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room

Age group:  Toddlers (2-3), Preschoolers (3-6), Family, Babies (0-2)

event type:   Story time

Enjoy stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays for the whole family.

Teen Tuesday

Tuesday, October 15: 4:00pm - 5:30pm

 Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room

Age group:  Teens (13-18)

event type:   Activities & Games

Hang out after school to play board games, be crafty and eat free snacks!

Toddler Story Time - Come Play and Learn!

Wednesday, October 16: 10:00am - 11:00am

 Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room

Age group:  Toddlers (2-3)

event type:   Story time

Enjoy simple picture books, songs, fingerplays and movement games.

Preschool Story Time - Come Play and Learn!

Wednesday, October 16: 11:00am - 12:00pm

 Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room

Age group:  Preschoolers (3-6)

event type:   Story time

Enjoy stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays.

The Book Kids Book Club

Wednesday, October 16: 4:15pm - 5:15pm

 Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room

Age group:  Tweens (9-12), Elementary (5-10)

event type:   Book Club

Join us in discussion of the book, "Midnight at the Barclay Hotel" by Fleur Bradley, followed by fun activities! Pick up a copy of the book at the Gig Harbor Library to read before the program!

CraftChat

Thursday, October 17: 10:30am - 12:30pm

 Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room

Age group:  Seniors (55+), Adults (18+)

event type:   Activities & Games

We invite you to get creative at the library! Stop by the Library every Thursday between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm to work on a project you bring from home and meet new friends.

Gig Harbor Adult Fiction Book Group

Thursday, October 17: 2:30pm - 3:30pm

 Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room

Age group:  Seniors (55+), Adults (18+)

event type:   Book Club

Join us at the Gig Harbor Pierce County Library for a lively discussion of this month's fiction selection.

Chess Club

Thursday, October 17: 5:45pm - 6:45pm

 Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room

Age group:  Tweens (9-12), Elementary (5-10)

event type:   Activities & Games

Join us for 20 minutes of chess instruction and 40 minutes of play. Grades K-8.

Baby Story Time - Come Play and Learn!

Friday, October 18: 10:00am - 11:00am

 Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room

Age group:  Babies (0-2)

event type:   Story time

Join in with your child and enjoy books, action rhymes, knee bounces, songs and more. 

Family Story Time - Come Play and Learn!

Friday, October 18: 11:00am - 12:00pm

 Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room

Age group:  Toddlers (2-3), Preschoolers (3-6), Family, Babies (0-2)

event type:   Story time

Enjoy stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays for the whole family.

Writers Revealed: Meet Local Authors

Saturday, October 19: 11:00am - 1:00pm

 Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room

Age group:  Teens (13-18), Adults (18+)

event type:   Author event

Come and meet local authors from various genres!

Family Story Time - Come Play and Learn!

Monday, October 21: 10:00am - 11:00am

 Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room

Age group:  Toddlers (2-3), Preschoolers (3-6), Family, Babies (0-2)

event type:   Story time

Enjoy stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays for the whole family.

Teen Tuesday

Tuesday, October 22: 4:00pm - 5:30pm

 Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room

Age group:  Teens (13-18)

event type:   Activities & Games

Hang out after school to play board games, be crafty and eat free snacks!

Toddler Story Time - Come Play and Learn!

Wednesday, October 23: 10:00am - 11:00am

 Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room

Age group:  Toddlers (2-3)

event type:   Story time

Enjoy simple picture books, songs, fingerplays and movement games.

Preschool Story Time - Come Play and Learn!

Wednesday, October 23: 11:00am - 12:00pm

 Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room

Age group:  Preschoolers (3-6)

event type:   Story time

Enjoy stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays.

Gig Harbor Non-Fiction Book Club - The Underworld by Susan Casey

Wednesday, October 23: 6:00pm - 7:00pm

 Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room

Age group:  Adults (18+)

event type:   Book Club

Pick up this month's selection from the Gig Harbor Library or through Libby.

CraftChat

Thursday, October 24: 10:30am - 12:30pm

 Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room

Age group:  Seniors (55+), Adults (18+)

event type:   Activities & Games

We invite you to get creative at the library! Stop by the Library every Thursday between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm to work on a project you bring from home and meet new friends.

Chess Club

Thursday, October 24: 5:45pm - 6:45pm

 Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room

Age group:  Tweens (9-12), Elementary (5-10)

event type:   Activities & Games

Join us for 20 minutes of chess instruction and 40 minutes of play. Grades K-8.

Baby Story Time - Come Play and Learn!

Friday, October 25: 10:00am - 11:00am

 Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room

Age group:  Babies (0-2)

event type:   Story time

Join in with your child and enjoy books, action rhymes, knee bounces, songs and more. 

Family Story Time - Come Play and Learn!

Friday, October 25: 11:00am - 12:00pm

 Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room

Age group:  Toddlers (2-3), Preschoolers (3-6), Family, Babies (0-2)

event type:   Story time

Enjoy stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays for the whole family.

Teen Council

Friday, October 25: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

 Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room

Age group:  Teens (13-18)

event type:   Summer Reading  Social/Community Services

Love the library & need volunteer hours? Join Teen Council! Contribute your ideas and assist with library services. Second and forth Fridays of the month.

Saturday Family Fun - Drop in Art and Science Program for Kids

Saturday, October 26: 2:00pm - 3:30pm

 Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room

Age group:  Toddlers (2-3), Preschoolers (3-6), Family, Elementary (5-10), Babies (0-2)

event type:   STEAM  Activities & Games

Join us for creative fun for the whole family. Play with the library's building toys and create art.

Building Bonanza - Drop-in Open Play for Families with Young Children

Sunday, October 27: 10:00am - 11:00am

 Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room

Age group:  Toddlers (2-3), Preschoolers (3-6), Family, Elementary (5-10), Babies (0-2)

event type:   STEAM

Play with the library’s building toys and meet other families. This program is independent play and adults need to stay in the room with their children.

Family Story Time - Come Play and Learn!

Monday, October 28: 10:00am - 11:00am

 Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room

Age group:  Toddlers (2-3), Preschoolers (3-6), Family, Babies (0-2)

event type:   Story time

Enjoy stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays for the whole family.

Teen Movie Night

Tuesday, October 29: 4:00pm - 5:30pm

 Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room

Age group:  Teens (13-18)

event type:   Activities & Games

Enjoy a free movie and snacks!

Toddler Story Time - Come Play and Learn!

Wednesday, October 30: 10:00am - 11:00am

 Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room

Age group:  Toddlers (2-3)

event type:   Story time

Enjoy simple picture books, songs, fingerplays and movement games.

Preschool Story Time - Come Play and Learn!

Wednesday, October 30: 11:00am - 12:00pm

 Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room

Age group:  Preschoolers (3-6)

event type:   Story time

Enjoy stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays.

CraftChat

Thursday, October 31: 10:30am - 12:30pm

 Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room

Age group:  Seniors (55+), Adults (18+)

event type:   Activities & Games

We invite you to get creative at the library! Stop by the Library every Thursday between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm to work on a project you bring from home and meet new friends.

KEY CENTER


Baby Story Time - Come Play and Learn!

Tuesday, October 15: 10:00am - 11:00am

 Key Center - Key Center Meeting Room

Age group:  Babies (0-2)

event type:   Story time

Join in with your child and enjoy books, action rhymes, knee bounces, songs and more.

No Tears Tech Help

Wednesday, October 16: 10:00am - 1:00pm

 Key Center - Key Center Meeting Room

Age group:  Adults (18+)

event type:   Tech Help

Bring your questions and devices for help with your basic tech issues. Call 253-548-3309 to book an appointment.

Family Story Time - Come Play and Learn!

Thursday, October 17: 10:30am - 11:30am

 Key Center - Key Center Meeting Room

Age group:  Toddlers (2-3), Preschoolers (3-6), Family, Babies (0-2)

event type:   Story time

Enjoy stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays for the whole family.

Baby Story Time - Come Play and Learn!

Tuesday, October 22: 10:00am - 11:00am

 Key Center - Key Center Meeting Room

Age group:  Babies (0-2)

event type:   Story time

Join in with your child and enjoy books, action rhymes, knee bounces, songs and more.

No Tears Tech Help

Wednesday, October 23: 10:00am - 1:00pm

 Key Center - Key Center Meeting Room

Age group:  Adults (18+)

event type:   Tech Help

Bring your questions and devices for help with your basic tech issues. Call 253-548-3309 to book an appointment.

Family Story Time - Come Play and Learn!

Thursday, October 24: 10:30am - 11:30am

 Key Center - Key Center Meeting Room

Age group:  Toddlers (2-3), Preschoolers (3-6), Family, Babies (0-2)

event type:   Story time

Enjoy stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays for the whole family.

Snail Mail is Happy Mail

Friday, October 25: 10:30am - 12:00pm

 Key Center - Key Center Meeting Room

Age group:  Seniors (55+), Adults (18+)

event type:   Activities & Games

Warm up your wrists! Your heart! Your penmanship!

Baby Story Time - Come Play and Learn!

Tuesday, October 29: 10:00am - 11:00am

 Key Center - Key Center Meeting Room

Age group:  Babies (0-2)

event type:   Story time

Join in with your child and enjoy books, action rhymes, knee bounces, songs and more.

No Tears Tech Help

Wednesday, October 30: 10:00am - 1:00pm

 Key Center - Key Center Meeting Room

Age group:  Adults (18+)

event type:   Tech Help

Bring your questions and devices for help with your basic tech issues. Call 253-548-3309 to book an appointment.

Family Story Time - Come Play and Learn!

Thursday, October 31: 10:30am - 11:30am

 Key Center - Key Center Meeting Room

Age group:  Toddlers (2-3), Preschoolers (3-6), Family, Babies (0-2)

event type:   Story time

Enjoy stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays for the whole family.

MASON COUNTY