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.
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Sep
20
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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Oct
29
Thu
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Hidden Layers: Women's Undergarments and How They've Shaped Ladies' Liberties - Women’s underwear has long reflected society’s views on modesty, femininity, and beauty. From historic styles that restricted the female form to the more liberating fashions of today, women’s undergarments have been symbols of both oppression and empowerment. |
Kennewick | Lecture | Adults |
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Oct
20
Tue
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Craft Collective: Bedazzled Books - Make your book the diamond of the season! This session we will be bedazzling books. Bring your own book or choose from a provided selection and get creative with us. Craft supplies provided, while supplies last.
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Prosser | Adult Program | Adults |
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Oct
17
Sat
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Craft Collective: Bedazzled Books - Make your book the diamond of the season! This session we will be bedazzling books and watching a classic regency romance "Pride and Prejudice" (2005). Bring your own book or choose from a provided selection and get creative with us. |
Kennewick | Adult Program | Adults |
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Oct
5
Mon
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Living Curiously: Social Dancing - Take a break from your reading chair for the dance floor and bring a favorite book era to life! This workshop introduces easy social dance steps across several styles of dance, led by Nikki Buchel. Perfect for beginners and anyone ready to waltz beyond their comfort zone. |
Kennewick | Lecture | Adults |
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Sep
29
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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Sep
27
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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Sep
26
Sat
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DIY: Book Pumpkins - This hands-on program for adults offers the perfect opportunity to explore a new hobby, create unique projects, and connect with fellow craft enthusiasts! Supplies provided. |
West Richland | Adult Program | Adults |
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Sep
26
Sat
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Climate Future Film Festival - Explore the artistic and human responses to climate change through 10 short films from four continents during this engaging two-hour screening. Refreshments available, while supplies last. |
Benton City | Adult Program | Adults |
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Sep
25
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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Sep
25
Fri
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Learn Local: "Prosser on Fire" by Vic Kusske - Enjoy a presentation on one of the more inflammatory moments in Prosser history with Vic Kusske, author of "Prosser on Fire: Romance, Rage & Ruin - The 1974 Murder of Judge James J. |
Prosser | Author Visit | Adults |
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Sep
22
Tue
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The Page Turner's Book Club: "Wild Dark Shore" by Charlotte McCongaghy - 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 "Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy. Sharing is optional and listening is welcomed. |
Benton City | Book Club | Adults |
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Sep
22
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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Sep
22
Tue
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DIY: Diamond Art - 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.
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Kahlotus | Adult Program | Adults |
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Sep
21
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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Sep
21
Mon
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DIY: Book Pumpkins - This hands-on program for adults offers the perfect opportunity to explore a new hobby, create unique projects, and connect with fellow craft enthusiasts! Supplies provided. |
West Richland | Adult Program | Adults |
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Sep
11
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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Sep
19
Sat
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Craft Cinema: Acorn Mini Mushrooms on Mossy Wood Slice - Looking for something fun (and free) to do this weekend? Join us the first and third Saturday of every month for your new favorite way to relax, create, and connect. |
Kennewick | Adult Program | Adults |
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Sep
19
Sat
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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. |
Basin City | Book Club | Adults |
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Sep
19
Sat
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Living Curiously: Bulb Planting 101 - Join us for a presentation from the WSU Master Gardeners who will be teaching "Bulb Planting 101." Discover different varieties, best ways to plant and keep them beautiful year after year. |
Prosser | Adult Program | Adults |
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Sep
18
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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Sep
17
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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Sep
17
Thu
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Lecture: Landforms of the Channeled Scablands - Join Ice Age Floods Institute chapter president Lloyd Stoess for a tour of the channeled scablands and the diverse landforms that make our region unique. Discover where these fascinating features can be found, how they formed, and what to look for as you travel through the scablands. |
Connell | Lecture | Adults |
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Sep
17
Thu
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Learn Local: Beginner Mahjong - Whether you're looking to dive into a new hobby or simply curious to learn something new, come explore Mahjong, taught by members of our community. This program is intended for adults. |
Kennewick | Adult Program | Adults |
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Sep
17
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 |
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Sep
17
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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Sep
16
Wed
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Community Program: Book Talk - Welcome book lovers! All interested readers are welcome. September book: "Skeletons on the Zahara" by Dean King For more information, contact Susan at smkoenig@ymail.com
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Pasco | Book Club | Adults |
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Sep
15
Tue
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The Page Turner's Book Club: "Frozen River" by Ariel Lawhon - 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 "Frozen River" by Amy Lawhon. Sharing is optional and listening is welcomed. |
West Pasco | Book Club | Adults |
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Sep
15
Tue
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The Craft Collective: Decorative Pumpkins - Unleash your inner crafter to relax, connect with others, and get creative! This session we will be making decorative pumpkins. Craft supplies provided, while supplies last. |
Benton City | Adult Program | Adults |
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Sep
13
Sun
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DIY: Make Your Own Journal - 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 decorating journals! Supplies provided.
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West Pasco | Adult Program | Adults |