Discover new hobbies, connect with others, and enjoy engaging experiences designed just for you. Our programs for adults offer something for every interest, from book clubs and lectures to crafting programs and community workshops. The library is a welcoming place to learn, meet new people, and explore something new.
| Date | Event | Location | Type | Audience | |
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Jun
16
Tue
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The Craft Collective: Wooden Firecrackers - Unleash your inner crafter to relax, connect with others, and get creative! This session we will be making wooden firecrackers. Craft supplies provided, while supplies last. |
Pasco | Adult Program | Adults |
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Jun
16
Tue
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The Page Turner's Book Club: A Book Set in Washington - Engage in thought-provoking conversations about select fiction and non-fiction books, hear a variety of perspectives, socialize and bond over your love of reading. This month we will be reading any book that is set in Washington. Sharing is optional and listening is welcomed. |
West Pasco | Book Club | Adults |
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Jun
17
Wed
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Community Program: Book Talk - Welcome book lovers! All interested readers are welcome. June book: "The Fairbanks Four" by Brian Patrick O'Donoghue For more information, contact Susan at smkoenig@ymail.com
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Pasco | Book Club | Adults |
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Jun
18
Thu
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Bring Your Own Book Book Club - Dying to talk about the book you’ve been reading? This is the book club for you! Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) book club is seeking readers of all genres! Join us and chat about books you have enjoyed lately. This program will be outside of the Kennewick library on the grassy hill! |
Kennewick | Book Club | Adults |
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Jun
18
Thu
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Sketchbook Social - Looking for a creative reset? Sketchbook Social is a relaxed, after-work meetup for adults. Drop in, bring your own supplies or use ours, and explore drawing, painting, collage, digital art, and more. Each session includes an optional prompt to get you started. |
Kennewick | Adult Program | Adults |
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Jun
20
Sat
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Craft Cinema: Hungry Caterpillar Keychains - Looking for something fun (and free) to do this weekend? Join us every Saturday for your new favorite way to relax, create, and connect. Enjoy a featured film and make something fun and unique to take home. No artistic experience needed—seriously! |
Kennewick | Adult Program | Adults |
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Jun
21
Sun
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Coffee and Conversation - Need help accessing library resources on your digital device? Want to know what your next read should be? Stop by for a cup of coffee and one-on-one assistance from library staff.
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Pasco | Adult Program | Adults |
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Jun
22
Mon
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DIY: Patriotic Rocks - This hands-on program for adults offers the perfect opportunity to explore a new hobby, create unique projects, and connect with fellow craft enthusiast! Supplies provided. |
West Richland | Adult Program | Adults |
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Jun
23
Tue
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The Page Turner's Book Club: "The Thursday Murder Club" by Richard Osman - Engage in thought-provoking conversations about select fiction and non-fiction books, hear a variety of perspectives, socialize and bond over your love of reading. This month we will be reading "The Thursday Murder" Club by Richard Osman. Sharing is optional and listening is welcomed. |
Benton City | Book Club | Adults |
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Jun
25
Thu
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Lecture: Why Trust is Essential to Democracy - Throughout the world, democratic institutions and norms are eroding. Why? At the core of this breakdown, argues political scientist Jacob S. Lewis, is a deeper crisis of trust. Trust, which builds slowly, can be destroyed quickly—and is very hard to resurrect. |
Kennewick | Lecture | Adults |
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Jun
26
Fri
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DIY: Crochet Club - This hands-on program for adults offers the perfect opportunity to explore a new hobby, create unique projects, and connect with fellow craft enthusiast! Supplies provided. |
Othello | Adult Program | Adults |
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Jun
26
Fri
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Glow Hike - Join us on a self-guided glow hike up Badger Mountain. Light up the hike by decking yourself out with glowsticks, glow bracelets, and any other glow accessories that help light up the night. Extra glow sticks will be provided, while supplies last. |
Offsite | Special Event | Adults |
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Jun
27
Sat
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Craft Cinema: Patriotic Door Hang Decor - Looking for something fun (and free) to do this weekend? Join us every Saturday for your new favorite way to relax, create, and connect. Enjoy a featured film and make something fun and unique to take home. No artistic experience needed—seriously! |
Kennewick | Adult Program | Adults |
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Jun
27
Sat
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DIY: Patriotic Rocks - This hands-on program for adults offers the perfect opportunity to explore a new hobby, create unique projects, and connect with fellow craft enthusiast! Supplies provided. |
West Richland | Adult Program | Adults |
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Jun
28
Sun
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Coffee and Conversation - Need help accessing library resources on your digital device? Want to know what your next read should be? Stop by for a cup of coffee and one-on-one assistance from library staff.
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Pasco | Adult Program | Adults |
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Jun
30
Tue
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Read the Rainbow: LGBTQ+ & Allies Book Club - Mid-Columbia Libraries is proud to host Read the Rainbow, an LGBTQIA+ and allies book club for adults. Bring a fun book you are reading or have recently read and discuss with other readers. Sharing is optional and listening is welcomed. |
Kennewick | Book Club | Adults |
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Jun
30
Tue
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The Page Turner's Book Club - Engage in thought-provoking conversations about select fiction and non-fiction books, hear a variety of perspectives, socialize and bond over your love of reading. This month we will be reading two books, you can read one of them or both. |
West Richland | Book Club | Adults |
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Jul
2
Thu
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Sketchbook Social - Looking for a creative reset? Sketchbook Social is a relaxed, after-work meetup for adults. Drop in, bring your own supplies or use ours, and explore drawing, painting, collage, digital art, and more. Each session includes an optional prompt to get you started. |
Kennewick | Adult Program | Adults |
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Jul
3
Fri
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DIY: Crochet Club - This hands-on program for adults offers the perfect opportunity to explore a new hobby, create unique projects, and connect with fellow craft enthusiast! Supplies provided. |
Othello | Adult Program | Adults |
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Jul
5
Sun
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Coffee and Conversation - Need help accessing library resources on your digital device? Want to know what your next read should be? Stop by for a cup of coffee and one-on-one assistance from library staff.
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Pasco | Adult Program | Adults |
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Jul
6
Mon
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Fiber & Friends - Calling all knitters, crocheters, weavers, spinners, embroiderers, and other fiber artists! Join the Desert Fiber Arts Guild at the Kennewick library for an evening of creativity and comradery as we work on individual projects and share tips and tricks. |
Kennewick | Community Program | Adults |
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Jul
9
Thu
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The Craft Collective: Stamped Market Bag at Moonshot Brewery - Unleash your inner crafter to relax, connect with others, and get creative! This session we are partnering with Moonshot Brewery to create a unique stamped market tote bag. We will provide all supplies you'll need to get creative. This program is intended for adults, but open to everyone! |
Offsite | Adult Program | Adults |
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Jul
10
Fri
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DIY: Crochet Club - This hands-on program for adults offers the perfect opportunity to explore a new hobby, create unique projects, and connect with fellow craft enthusiast! Supplies provided. |
Othello | Adult Program | Adults |
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Jul
11
Sat
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Craft Cinema: Custom Stamp Market Bags - Looking for something fun (and free) to do this weekend? Join us every Saturday for your new favorite way to relax, create, and connect. Enjoy a featured film and make something fun and unique to take home. No artistic experience needed—seriously! |
Kennewick | Adult Program | Adults |
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Jul
12
Sun
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Coffee and Conversation - Need help accessing library resources on your digital device? Want to know what your next read should be? Stop by for a cup of coffee and one-on-one assistance from library staff.
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Pasco | Adult Program | Adults |
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Jul
12
Sun
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DIY: Postcrossing - Unleash your creativity at the library! This hands-on crafting program for adults offers the perfect opportunity to explore new techniques, create unique projects, and connect with fellow craft enthusiasts! This month we will be doing Postcrossing! Supplies provided.
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West Pasco | Adult Program | Adults |
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Jul
14
Tue
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Romance Book Club: Found Family Trope - Join fellow readers for a monthly discussion of romance novels celebrating love, relationships, and unforgettable characters. We'll explore a variety of subgenres - from contemporary and historical to romantasy and rom-coms - in a friendly, welcoming space. |
Kennewick | Book Club | Adults |
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Jul
15
Wed
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Community Program: Book Talk - Welcome book lovers! All interested readers are welcome. July book: "Theo of Golden" by Alan Levi For more information, contact Susan at smkoenig@ymail.com
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Pasco | Book Club | Adults |
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Jul
16
Thu
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Bring Your Own Book Book Club - Dying to talk about the book you’ve been reading? This is the book club for you! Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) book club is seeking readers of all genres! Join us and chat about books you have enjoyed lately. This program will be outside of the Kennewick library on the grassy hill! |
Kennewick | Book Club | Adults |
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Jul
16
Thu
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Prosser Friends of the Library Meeting - We welcome guests and prospective new members to join these meetings. Learn how we support our Prosser Library through book sales and events to expand the mission of Mid-Columbia Libraries. |
Prosser | Friends Event | Adults |