🌟 March at Your Library: Stories, Support, and Community

Spring is around the corner and our libraries are full of opportunities to learn, create and connect. In this month's newsletter, explore Women's History Month resources, upcoming programs, new learning tools, and highlights from across our region.

Honoring Women

Join NCW Libraries in observing and commending the suffragists, visionaries, and trailblazing women who have fought for equality and are leading the way for change in America.

📖 Explore books, movies, documentaries, and more highlighting the voices and experiences of women.

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Adult

Teens

Kids

📲 Dive into our many online resources, including ebooks and audiobooks on Libby, films on Kanopy, and books, movies and music on Hoopla.

Start Reading

Start Watching

Start Listening

Marathon Pioneer

Explore the lasting impact of the first woman to run the Boston Marathon 60 years ago in a free virtual Humanities Washington program.

March 26, 6 p.m.

Calling All Teen Writers

Attention students in grades 9-12! Showcase your creativity by submitting your original works of fiction and compete for exciting cash prizes!

Submit by April 10

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EXPANDING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Access professional certifications and exam preparation in high demand digital and technical skills on the Certification Portal, a new online resource available with your library card.

Learn, practice, and earn industry recognized certifications - from Microsoft Office and digital literacy to advanced IT and cybersecurity - at no cost.

Start Learning

Heartfelt Films

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Kanopy’s film collection highlighting Ireland’s charm, history, and heart. From captivating documentaries on Irish heritage to heartwarming stories steeped in folklore and spirit, experience the magic of Ireland.

Start Watching

Global Read

Join readers worldwide in a global digital book club offered on Libby. Starting March 26, read “Meet the Neighbors,” a heartfelt and unique look at the inner life of animals, as an ebook or audiobook for free with no waitlists or holds.

Join the Club

IGNITE CREATIVITY

March is National Craft Month.

Celebrate with a curated collection of instructional how-to videos and crafting resources on Hoopla. Fuel your crafting passion with free amigurumi patterns. kawaii crochet, anime art, and more.

Start Crafting

Welcome & Safety

NCW Libraries is committed to providing welcoming and safe spaces. Learn about recent updates to our code of conduct, strenghtening safety policies while preserving dignity and respect for all.

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Programming Highlights

Highlights from across the region in January.

Chelan County

Tuesdays - Musical Storytime, Leavenworth Library
Wednesdays - Ukulele Circle, Peshastin Library
3/10 - Garden to Table Food Preservation, Cashmere Library
3/12 - Fantasy Trivia at the Secret Lair, Manson Library
3/19 - Drop-in Tech Help at the Chelan Senior Center, Chelan Library
3/19 - Trivia for Teens and Tweens, Wenatchee Library

Douglas County

Tuesdays - Preschool Storytime, Waterville Library
Thursdays - Creative Hour, Waterville Library

Okanogan County

Mondays - Rhyme Time & Play, Brewster Library
Fridays - Crafternoon, Tonasket Library
Fridays - Storytime at Solace the Cedar Tree, Winthrop Library
3/12 - Magic the Gathering for Beginners, Omak Library
3/14 - Paint With Me: Watercolor, Okanogan Library
3/24 - Nature Club with the Okanogan Conservation District, Oroville Library
3/25 - Pateros Book Club, Pateros Library
3/21 - Seeds As Gifts, Twisp Library (Held Offsite at TwispWorks)

Grant County

Mondays - English Citizenship Study Group, Quincy Library
Thursdays - At the Library After School, Ephrata Library
Fridays - Preschool Storytime, Coulee City Library
3/5 - Ranger Time, Grand Coulee Library
3/11 - Adult Craft & Conversation, Warden Library
3/12 - Adult Craft Night: Beaded Plants, Soap Lake Library
3/14 - Craft & Chill, George Library
3/16 - Blue Dragon Week, Moses Lake Library

Ferry County

Wednesdays - Makerspace, Republic Library
Fridays - Afterschool Makerspace, Curlew Library
3/9 - Small Business Help, Republic Library
3/28 - Seed Exchange, Curlew Library

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February Snapshots around NCW Libraries

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