In person: Therese Huston, PhD author of 'Sharp'
- kencomclub
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
Note: This event was rescheduled from May 30.
Books will be available for sale and author signing
Most of us want to be a little happier, a little more focused, and a lot less stressed. We don’t want to overhaul our lives – we want simple approaches that are easy to fold into our everyday lives, and Therese will offer you several from her new book Sharp: 14 Simple Ways to Improve Your Life with Brain Science (Mayo Clinic Press).
Description: Just in time to launch your best summer yet, join local Bothell author and cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Therese Huston for a highly engaging conversation about how to care for your mind and brain.
Thursdays, 10am-12pm
Description: Practice speaking English with other English language learners and trained conversation helpers. All levels are welcome.
Wednesday, August 12, 4-5pm
Description: Play and practice chess! All skill levels are welcome. Ages 9 and older, ages 8 and younger with adult.
Sponsored by the Kenmore Library Association.
Friday, August 14, 2-4pm
Description: Come to the library to create casual art in a relaxed and friendly environment with basic arts supplies, tea, snacks and quiet music. You can also bring your own project to work on!
In August, try the art of iris paper folding! Iris folding is a paper craft technique that involves folding strips of colored paper to form intricate designs that can resemble the iris of a camera. The result is a layered effect that adds depth and dimension to your artwork. You will get a small amount of instruction and a then a lot of time to experiment. All supplies provided.
Sponsored by the Kenmore Library Association.
Saturday, August 15, 11am-1:30pm
Description: Join Bastyr University for a free community program on Healthy Eating On a Budget. This practical, engaging session will share simple ideas for affordable breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, along with easy nutrition tips to help make healthy eating more realistic in everyday life.
Attendees will receive recipes, shopping tips, and food samples, and will have a chance to ask questions and help shape future programs. This event is educational in nature and will not provide individualized medical advice.
Friday, August 28, 2-3:30pm
Description: All the Light We Cannot See by Antony Doerr.
Please register to receive discussion questions. If you register, you will be emailed a link the day before the program, so that you can attend online if you wish. Register for each session that you wish to attend. Walk-ins welcome. All events are listed here
Wednesday, August 19, 6:30-7:30pm
Description: Simple Goodness: No-fuss, Plant-based Meals Straight From Your Pantry by Makini Howell. Try making one or more recipes of your choice from this month's cookbook! Send a photo of your finished dish or dishes to the librarian host along with brief comments about your experience.
We cannot share food at these meetings; instead watch a slide show of our cooking adventures and share successes and failures! Please register for either the online event or the in-person event. Register for each session that you wish to attend. Walk-ins welcome. All events are listed here:
The Kenmore Library is located at 6531 NE 181st Street, Kenmore, WA, 98028. (425) 486-8747
Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event.
Some events require registration. Walk-ins welcome as space allows.
