Programs for Adults

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.

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. 

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.

It's National Friends of Libraries Week, and it's a great time to share your love of the library and reading! Adults are invited to bring a book to swap with fellow readers, with additional books provided by the Prosser Friends of the Library to choose from.

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.

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 dystopian or horror book. Sharing is optional and listening is welcomed.

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.  

Welcome book lovers! All interested readers are welcome. 

October book: "The Zorg: A Tale of Greed and Murder That Inspired the Abolition of Slavery" by Siddharth Kara

For more information, contact Susan at smkoenig@ymail.com

Travel back to the Regency era with presenter Tames Alan as she explores the history, fashion, and traditions behind Jane Austen's beloved novels. Discover how clothing, courtship, and society influenced the lives of Austen's unforgettable characters.

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. 

Add to your step count and tackle your TBR pile. Join a group of audiobook aficionados for a 45-minute outdoor walk while enjoying your latest listen, then stick around for an optional book club-style chat where you can share recommendations and discover your next great audiobook.

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.

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.

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.

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 "A Marriage at Sea: a true story of love, obsession, and shipwreck" by Sophie Elmhirst.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Meet fellow word lovers and put your skills to the test during an hour of friendly Scrabble competition. Players will be matched by skill level when possible, and whoever has the highest score when time is up wins the match. No registration is required.

Are you a fan of the "Bridgerton" books or TV series? Join us for high tea, conversation, and related activities and crafts inspired by the series.

Tea will be served, while supplies last. This program is intended for adults. 

Join fellow readers for a discussion of romance books by Mid-Columbia Reads author Julia Quinn. Celebrate love, relationships, and unforgettable characters through discussion. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to romance, all are welcome. 

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.

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.

Whether you're a new adventurer or further along your quest, there's always a seat at the table! Come for the games, stay for the community, creativity, and endless possibilities. We'll be exploring solo role-playing as a community.

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.

This hands-on program for adults offers the perfect opportunity to explore a new hobby, create unique projects, and connect with fellow craft enthusiast! In this session we will learn the basics of paper quilling while making a paper quill ornament.  Supplies provided while they last.

Mid-Columbia Libraries is proud to welcome New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn for this year's Mid-Columbia Reads literary festival. The author will present on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7 pm at the Arthur E.

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.