Book sale in Edmonds
The Friends of the Edmonds Library will be hosting its annual bargain book sale from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with $5 bag sale 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St. Proceeds benefit the Edmonds Library. Debit and credit cards accepted.
A members-only sale is from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday. Memberships available at the door, or join at the next meeting, 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Edmonds Library, 650 Main St.
More info: edmondslibraryfriends.org
Learn about Monroe’s Wagner family
The Monroe Historical Society presents a free history program from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way. Local historian Connie Goss explores the Wagner family and its impact on Monroe, which has schools, a road and a lake named for it. The presentation will include lesser-known information about their origins and a memorial to them — and Monroe — found “on the other side of the world.”
More info: 360-217-2773
Free paper shredding
Mill Creek Kiwanis Club, Peoples Bank and the city of Mill Creek host a document shredding event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Mill Creek City Hall North, 15720 Main St. The first box of materials to shred is free; additional boxes can be shredded for a suggested donation of $5 each.
More info: kiwanismillcreek.org
How to treat feral cats
The Community Cat Coalition offers its free “Basic TNR: Trap, Neuter, Return” class, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Registration required. An orientation to the nonprofit group precedes at 10:30 a.m.
More info: CCCofWaTNRclass@gmail.com
Day of the Dead activities
Learn about Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead traditions, at these library events.
Decorate cupcakes and sugar skulls at 4 p.m. Friday at the Mariner Library, 520 128th St. SW. All ages.
Make plush felt sugar skulls and try treats from Mexico, 2 p.m. Saturday at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. For elementary-age kids.
Decorate calavera, fold a frilly tissue maravilla, and enjoy other traditional crafts, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St. All ages.
More info: sno-isle.org/events
Frankenfest at Everett Library
Everett Public Library celebrates all things Frankenstein this weekend to mark the 200th anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus.”
Saturday’s events include an introduction to the novel’s creation (10:30 a.m.), a showing of the 1931 film version (11:30 a.m.) and its sequel (1:15 p.m.), and a kids “Frankenslime” workshop (3:30 p.m.).
Sunday’s event is a presentation by “Frankenstein” expert Lance Rhoades, at 1:30 p.m.
The library is at 2702 Hoyt Ave. Events are free.
More info: 425-257-8000
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