Libraries
Dandelions: They're the gateway weed
Two regional Pacific Northwest experts will be speaking at the Everett Public Library, bringing new ideas to people interested in growing and harvesting food.Both focus on the importance of sustainable agriculture, and finding food locally.
Date: 05/29/2012 | Life
Revisit the classic 'Scarlet Letter'
Bet it's been awhile since you've read "The Scarlet Letter." High school, right? Here's a chance to dust off that dog-eared novel and think about its implications today.
Date: 05/21/2012 | Life
Squirrel Butter brings its funky tunes to Everett
You can get lots of diverse items at Pike Place Market, from sushi to earrings. You can also enjoy some Squirrel Butter.And on Sunday, you can savor Squirrel Butter right here in Everett.
Date: 05/18/2012 | Entertainment
Kids can get a jump on fitness at museum
Free Friday Night Live at Imagine Children's Museum is coming up Friday, and this month it's a night of fitness with The Everett Clinic and Leading Edge Gymnastics.
Date: 05/14/2012 | Life
Book a bargain at Mill Creek library sale
Scout out used book sales to save big bucks and recycle in a big way. It's markdown madness at the Friends of the Mill Creek Library sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Mill Creek Library.
Date: 05/13/2012 | Life
Kids’ Resources
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Events are free.
Date: 05/07/2012 | Life
Board votes to fire Spokane museum director
SPOKANE -- The director of the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture in Spokane has been fired.Forrest Rodgers was terminated Wednesday by a 13-7 vote of the board of trustees. It followed a decision last week by the board's seven-member executive committee.
Date: 05/03/2012 | Northwest
The learning is free at libraries' classes
Cut energy costs, find a better job, spend more time with your family, spend more time for yourself, expend more energy, spend less money. Our instructions for living get more complicated every day.
Date: 04/30/2012 | Life
747 to fly space shuttle to New York today
Any new arrival to New York City wants to see the sights -- and the space shuttle Enterprise is no different.
Date: 04/27/2012 | Nation & World
Discuss Conrad's 'Secret Agent' at Everett library
The Everett Public Library selected Joseph Conrad's "The Secret Agent" as the second classic novel in its Books You've Always Meant to Read series.Everett Community College instructor Roger Berger leads the discussion at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the library's main auditorium.
Date: 04/23/2012 | Life
Kids Resources
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Events are free.
Date: 04/16/2012 | Life
What's going on this week at children's museum
Imagine Children Museum is still in the Easter mood this week. Young museum visitors can hop on downstairs to the art studio and make a bunny bonnet from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Date: 04/16/2012 | Life
Rhymes with Everett finds the words that speak to us
When Kathleen Flenniken was a graduate student at the University of Washington, she happened on a poem by Theodore Roethke.
Date: 04/11/2012 | Local News
Celebrate poetry at Everett's library
April is a time for showers. And a time for taxes.But there's a bright spot: April is also a time for poetry.April is National Poetry Month and the Everett Public Library is inviting you to celebrate your favorite published poet.
Date: 04/09/2012 | Life
Turning 50? Workshops focus on the road ahead
The Big Five-O, the Golden Years, Nifty, nifty, look who's 50. Humbug, you say?Are you one of the millions of baby boomers who isn't even dreaming of retirement yet, much less planning for it?
Date: 04/09/2012 | Life
Kids Resources
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Events are free.
Date: 04/02/2012 | Life
Molly Brown museum looks at woman behind myth
DENVER -- Thousands of miles from the ocean, a museum tells the story of a woman made famous by the Titanic. No, her name was not Rose, and a movie about her life, "The Unsinkable Molly Brown," starring Debbie Reynolds as a plucky lifeboat survivor, was a hit decades before Kate Winslet's doomed...
Date: 03/31/2012 | Life
Classes help you get the most out of your Kindle
If you're looking for some help to make the transition to digital books, or just need a refresher in computing, Sno-Isle Libraries are offering a variety of classes for adults during the coming weeks that could be helpful.
Date: 03/26/2012 | Life
Learn how to 'Dress for Success'
First impressions can make a big difference, especially when looking for a job.In this tough economy and tight job market, how you look can be as important as your training and experience.
Date: 03/26/2012 | Life
Hear traditional folk music at free concerts in Everett
The Pacific Northwest Folklore Society and the Everett Public Library are teaming up again to present three family concerts of traditional folk music.
Date: 03/23/2012 | Entertainment
Front Porch: Everett youth awards
Everett youth awardsNominations are being accepted through April 6 for the annual Mayor's Youth Achievement Awards, which recognizes the accomplishments of people ages 8 to 20 who attend school in the Everett area.
Date: 03/20/2012 | Local News
Kids’ Resources
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Events are free.
Date: 03/19/2012 | Life
Library helps make citizenship happen
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE -- Whether their motivation was to get a better chance at a job or to gain the right to vote, their goal was the same: to become U.S. citizens.
Date: 03/13/2012 | Local News
Classic page-turners
Check out those books you've always meant to read
Date: 03/04/2012 | Local News
Mountlake Terrace librarian makes sure teens have place to feel comfortable
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE -- A few years ago, Dawn Rutherford planned a teen-oriented program at the Mountlake Terrace Library.One kid showed up.
Date: 02/27/2012 | Local News
Kids’ Resources
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays.
Date: 02/27/2012 | Life
Kids in museum’s program show what they can do with $10 and a lesson in philanthropy
The main goal was to get them to read.If they could learn how to help others, well, that would be icing on the cake.
Date: 02/22/2012 | Local News
See ‘Little Big Man’ at Everett Library
Catch a movie at the Everett Library. The free film at 2 p.m. Sunday is "Little Big Man," starring Dustin Hoffman as Jack Crabb, a 121-year-old Cheyenne Indian, whose adventurous and infamous story is recounted in Thomas Berger's book.
Date: 02/20/2012 | Life
Kids' museum is open today
In case you haven't noticed the kids are home from school today and Imagine Children's Museum in Everett is open for play. Usually closed on Mondays, the kid happy place has special holiday hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Date: 02/20/2012 | Life
Our Towns: Around the county
Everett: Lincoln Day dinner this weekend The Snohomish County Republican Party plans to host its 2012 Lincoln Day dinner and fundraiser Saturday at Comcast Arena in Everett.
Date: 02/16/2012 | Local News
Don't miss fascinating pop-up book exhibit at UW
Every now and then I experience something that captures my heart and I want to share it with everyone reading my column.
Date: 02/14/2012 | Life
Find out why reading is magic at Everett library
Books do teach you stuff. Like magic.Just check out Louie Foxx as he performs his magic show Saturday at the Evergreen Branch of the Everett Public Library.
Date: 02/13/2012 | Life
Mill town tales
Everett's early days recaptured in recorded oral histories
Date: 02/07/2012 | Local News
Is your teen so, like, over V-Day?
How do you feel about Valentine's Day? Love it, hate it, just not into it? The Edmonds Library tunes in to teens with a free Be My Valentine/Anti-Valentine event at 4 p.m. today,
Date: 02/06/2012 | Life
Touring orphans choir to perform
The Ugandan Orphans Choir, a group of children from developing countries sponsored by Childcare Worldwide, will dance and sing African songs and Christian hymns accompanied by authentic instruments in two performances in the Everett area.
Date: 02/06/2012 | Life
Front Porch: Valentine project for teens
Teens can create a special Valentine at the Mukilteo Library at 3:30 p.m. Thursday. Decorate a tiny matchbox and slide it open to reveal a picture of your Valentine. Bring a small picture -- 1 inch by 2 inches -- of your crush and the rest will be provided. No crush? No problem. Use the box for...
Date: 02/06/2012 | Local News
Free library classes teach a wide variety of skills
Want to know how to download e-books, make travel plans, fix your finances? Head to your local Sno-Isle Library for one of the Librarians as Information Guides free sessions.
Date: 02/04/2012 | Life
The art of coping
Creativity helps Everett woman switch focus from disability
Date: 01/24/2012 | Life
Learn how Seattle played host to world
Fifty years ago, the entire world focused on the 1962 Seattle World's Fair.The towering Space Needle, built for the fair, reached towards the heavens.Dignitaries and celebrities descended on the Seattle Center, taking rides on the first-ever monorail.
Date: 01/23/2012 | Life
Gauguin's Polynesian paradise coming to Seattle Art Museum
Tickets are on sale for the Seattle Art Museum's upcoming special exhibit, "Gauguin & Polynesia: An Elusive Paradise," which runs Feb. 9 through April 29.
Date: 01/23/2012 | Life
Kids' Resources
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays.
Date: 01/16/2012 | Life
Inside "the Lodge"
Addition to children's museum opens Saturday (photo gallery)
Date: 01/13/2012 | Local News
Author Sherman Alexie to attend library event
EVERETT -- The Everett Public Library has selected Northwest author Sherman Alexie's coming of age novel, "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian," as its 2012 Everett Reads! title.The annual program gets people in the community to read and talk about a single book.
Date: 01/09/2012 | Local News
Sno-Isle Libraries to run Granite Falls library
GRANITE FALLS -- The city's library is changing hands.
Date: 01/06/2012 | Local News
History will have to wait
Monroe's Western Heritage Center loses crucial donor
Date: 01/05/2012 | Local News
Cub Scouts strut their stuff at Lynnwood Library
LYNNWOOD -- The collection of model cars and rockets on display includes a neon green rocket, cars emblazoned with stripes and flames, and a Chiquita banana.
Date: 12/27/2011 | Local News
Learn how to get free e-books at the library
So, Santa brought you one of those fancy e-readers for Christmas, and you want to load it up with e-books.
Date: 12/26/2011 | Life
North County Update
Arlington: Free film for kids at Olympic"The Smurfs" is this year's free movie for kids at the Olympic Theater in downtown Arlington.Offered by the city of Arlington, an anonymous donor and the theater, the annual winter break movie usually packs in crowds.
Date: 12/23/2011 | Local News
Community Extra: Opportunities
Donate: Firewood needed for familyRetired United Methodist pastor John Shaffer is looking for dry, clean, cut firewood to donate to a family that has no other heating source.Shaffer is prepared to pick it up and deliver it.More info: 425-314- 5916; jjsshaffer@aol.com
Date: 12/22/2011 | Local News
Plenty for kids to do at local libraries
Looking for a few good things to occupy the kids this week? Check out the Sno-Isle libraries. There are a bunch more at www.sno-isle.org or call your local branch.Arlington Library135 N. Washington Ave.360-435-3033
Date: 12/19/2011 | Life
Events at libraries will entertain kids
Let the kids take a break from the shopping frenzy with a stockingful of events at the Sno-Isle libraries. Here's a sampling of boredom breakers for kids of all ages. There are tons of library events at www.sno-isle.org or call your local branch.Arlington Library
Date: 12/12/2011 | Life
Learn about polar explorer at museum
A new exhibition featuring one of the most famous Norwegians in history runs through Feb. 5 at the Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle.
Date: 12/10/2011 | Life
Film sheds light on hate crime
Sno-Isle Libraries throughout the month will host screenings and public discussions of a new documentary about a hate crime.
Date: 12/09/2011 | Local News
Arlington VFW parties with National Guard
Members of the Arlington VFW entertained two National Guard companies last weekend. VFW Post 1561 Commander Willy Hughes said the event was great."Friday, we had about 110 people," Hughes said. "About 70 were there Sunday."
Date: 12/09/2011 | Local News
Best non-fiction of 2011
This year's top books about business, society, science and more
Date: 12/08/2011 | A Reading Life
Santa, elves make museum visits
Imagine Children's Museum will look a lot like Christmas in the next few weeks between gingerbread building, ornament making and visits from Santa. Here are a few of the fun events just for kids:
Date: 12/06/2011 | Life
Kids’ Resources
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Events are free.
Date: 12/05/2011 | Life
Kids can make their own Angry Bird at the Mukilteo Library
MUKILTEO -- Angry Birds are coming to the Mukilteo Library.Teens can be part of an event Friday where they make their own birds and pesky pigs based on the Angry Birds video game. Players of the game launch multi-colored wingless birds at pigs who have stolen the bird's eggs.
Date: 11/25/2011 | Local News
Kids’ Resources
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays.
Date: 11/21/2011 | Life
Send kids to craft day while you hit the mall
What do you have planned for the kids on Black Friday? Surely not hitting the malls on this day, the annual launch of the gift-buying frenzy. Why not head for your local library instead?
Date: 11/21/2011 | Life
A space just for teens
Everett Public Library opens new Teen Zone at its main branch
Date: 11/17/2011 | Local News
Lessons on helping others
Students are given a chance to aid their community
Date: 11/16/2011 | Local News
Kids’ Resources
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Events are free.
Date: 11/14/2011 | Life
Imagine! An indoor lodge
Everett children's museum adds lodge for special exhibits
Date: 11/14/2011 | Local News
Around Snohomish County
Everett: Health tips, screenings and demos Providence Regional Medical Center Everett has scheduled a free health fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 12 in the main concourse of its new medical tower at 1700 13th St.
Date: 11/07/2011 | Local News
Kids resources
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Events are free.
Date: 11/07/2011 | Life
Seattle City Council considers Bruce Lee museum
SEATTLE -- The Seattle City Council is considering city support for a museum in honor of martial arts film star Bruce Lee.
Date: 11/02/2011 | Northwest
Kids resources
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Events are...
Date: 10/31/2011 | Life
The sports fan's best friend
ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen to speak at Everett fundraiser
Date: 10/26/2011 | Local News
Everett children’s museum acquires more property
EVERETT -- The Imagine Children's Museum just announced the purchase of another property downtown.The nonprofit acquired a sliver of land adjacent to the downtown museum.
Date: 10/24/2011 | Local News
Spooky fun at Imagine Children's Museum — with the lights on
If the kids are itching to wear their Halloween costumes before the big night, they can don them Sunday and head to Imagine Children's Museum in Everett for an afternoon of goblins and ghouls and ookie-spookie fun.
Date: 10/24/2011 | Life
Kids resources
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Events are...
Date: 10/24/2011 | Life
Everett library to close for 2 weeks for painting, carpeting
EVERETT -- Better get down to the library and stock up on books.The Everett Public Library's main branch downtown is scheduled to be closed for up to two weeks beginning Monday.During that time, workers will install new carpeting and paint.
Date: 10/22/2011 | Local News
Everett Public Library closure coming
On Oct. 24 the Everett Public Library downtown will close for two weeks to complete carpet installation and painting. The library is scheduled to reopen on Monday, Nov. 7 -- although that date could change depending on the pace of the work.
Date: 10/20/2011 | Inside Everett
Community Extra: Opportunities
Decorate: Riverside Halloween contestEverett's Riverside neighborhood is sponsoring its second annual Halloween decorating contest.
Date: 10/20/2011 | Local News
Duo retain title as top spellers at Everett library bee
Who are the best spellers in Everett?It appears to be Anne Lambert and Kinuko Noborikawa.They won "A Spelling Bee for Grown-ups" two years in a row.The second annual spell down was Oct. 7 at Everett Performing Arts Center.
Date: 10/18/2011 | Local News
History museum must leave Everett's Carnegie Building, but has few options
EVERETT -- The eviction date has passed. So has an extension.Now a chunk of Snohomish County's past faces more uncertainty as it continues to search for a home.
Date: 10/17/2011 | Local News
Kids resources
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays.
Date: 10/17/2011 | Life
Kidstuff calendar
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Events are free.
Date: 10/10/2011 | Life
Community’s best spellers meet for bee tonight in Everett
EVERETT -- Word nerds and the people who love them are in for a treat.Tonight is a community spelling bee for adults, organized by the Everett Public Library.Everyone is invited to attend; it's free to watch.
Date: 10/07/2011 | Local News
Kidstuff calendar
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Events are...
Date: 10/03/2011 | Life
Science Center offers fun for kids, break for parents
Are you and your partner wondering when was the last time you had a night out together?Does you child balk at the idea of a baby-sitter?Well, the Pacific Science Center might be able to help you out.
Date: 10/03/2011 | Life
Warm Beach history took author around world
It took more than 40 years, and trips around the world, for Penny Hutchison Buse, 63, to document the history of Warm Beach.
Date: 09/28/2011 | Local News
Libraries offer e-books for the Kindle
EVERETT -- Just before Christmas, the Everett Public Library began offering patrons free access to electronic books that can be read on portable readers such as the Barnes & Noble Nook, the Sony Reader or Apple's iPad.
Date: 09/26/2011 | Local News
Kidstuff calendar
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Events are...
Date: 09/26/2011 | Life
A space just for teens
Everett Public Library plans center for older kids
Date: 09/23/2011 | Local News
Board of trustees votes to keep Eileen Simmons as Everett library director
EVERETT -- Eileen Simmons will continue in her role as director of the Everett Public Library.The Library Board of Trustees -- the only policy-setting board in the city -- voted unanimously last week to keep Simmons as director after completing her annual performance review.
Date: 09/20/2011 | Local News
Learn about Jetty Island's critters
If you've ever taken the little ferry ride over to Jetty Island you know what a not-so-secret treasure that little strip of sand and beach grass is.
Date: 09/19/2011 | Life
Kidstuff Calendar
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Events are free.
Date: 09/19/2011 | Life
Camano author’s book helping veterans with memory loss reconnect
Dan Koffman, 61, an artist, designer and marketer who lives on Camano Island, was featured in a story by Gale Fiege Aug. 24, "Picture book can jog veterans' memories."
Date: 09/16/2011 | Local News
Walk the plank at Everett museum
Whether you are a fan of Jack Sparrow or go old school with Capt. Hook and Peter Pan, you can party with the pirates at "High Seas Pirates Day."The Imagine Children's Museum plans for Sept. 24 to be a day to celebrate all things piratey with enough activities to shiver anybody's timbers.
Date: 09/16/2011 | Entertainment
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