Looking for something fun to do online this September? We’ve got you covered!
Meet fascinating authors, dive into the world of giant Pacific octopuses, explore the mysteries of space, learn about wild animals, Scandinavian cooking, and more. Kids and teens can also cook up some school-lunch ideas, visit Yellowstone from home, and join a lively celebration of music, art, and community with a GRAMMY-winning artist.
Events for Adults
This multimedia presentation explores the real-life intelligence, mystery, and beauty of cephalopods—including the Giant Pacific Octopus of the Pacific Northwest.
Through stunning photography, film clips, and firsthand stories from underwater filmmaker Annie Crawley, audiences will journey into the hidden world of cephalopods from Puget Sound to oceans around the world. Discover how these remarkable animals solve problems, change color, escape impossible situations, and interact with humans in ways that challenge what we think we know about animal intelligence.
This event is part of Sno-Isle Reads Together, opens a new window. The 2026 selection is "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt. Discover additional Sno-Isle Reads Together events, opens a new window, including three opportunities to meet the author, opens a new window.
Can humans be friends with wild animals?
Join us to explore this question in all its complexities. Emma Marris, opens a new window, author of "Wild Souls, opens a new window," has been writing about the environment for over 20 years, beginning as a staffer at the journal Nature and eventually freelancing for National Geographic, Wired, the Atlantic, Nature, and the New York Times, among others. Marris has a Master’s in Science Writing from Johns Hopkins. This event is part of Sno-Isle Reads Together, opens a new window.
Learn more about human-animal relations with our booklist on Animal Matters.
Gravitational wave astronomy is in its early state, but the seed for gravitational waves was planted over a century ago with Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity. Coincidentally, one of the spacetime sensors of LIGO (Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory) is just a short drive over the Cascades!
Follow a behind-the-scenes journey of the genesis of gravitational wave observation from construction, initial operations, a major upgrade, the historic first detection, and the current and future status of gravitational wave astronomy. Scientist Corey Gray will also share is journey of communication and how he integrates his Blackfoot culture into spacetime science.
To learn more about the wonders of the cosmos, check out:
- Mysteries of the Universe
- Special Interest: Space Exploration
- Nysether Family Collection 2023: Space
Join San Francisco-based chef and author Nichole Accettola for an introduction to her newest cookbook, "Scandinavian Everyday" in this virtual demo and book talk.
With a repertoire of recipes rooted in traditional Scandinavian cooking, "Scandinavian Everyday" offers inspiration for year-round meals grounded in the seasonal, sustainable and healthy approach of the modern Nordic Diet. Nichole will demonstrate recipes from the book while discussing how her years living in Denmark changed her approach to cooking every day at home and her San Francisco restaurant, Kantine. This event will be recorded for later viewing on the Sno-Isle Libraries YouTube channel, opens a new window and is part of Sno-Isle Reads Together, opens a new window.
Events for Kids & Teens
School Lunch Planning with Rosemary and Thyme
Join Private Chef Melody Alferez of Rosemary and Thyme, for a hands-on, flavor-packed workshop designed for teens.
In this interactive class, you’ll learn meal prep and batch cooking so you can create delicious, healthy, and budget-friendly school lunches. Ingredient and prep lists will be provided in advance if you would like to cook along.
A Teen Guide to Fast, Delicious Lunches
Looking for more ways to make tasty, healthy school lunches? Check out these booklists for recipes, meal-prep ideas, and lunch inspiration:
The Wonders of Yellowstone National Park
Take a virtual field trip to Yellowstone National Park! and explore the oldest National Park in the world. Park rangers will be leading this virtual program and answering all your Yellowstone questions!
Check out our collection of kids books featuring Yellowstone National park, borrow a Discover Pass to visit state parks closer to home, and learn more about National Parks with these staff picks for all ages:
Paletero Man: A Journey of Neighborhood, Music, and Art with Lucky Diaz
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Grab a pocketful of change and get ready to dance down the street!
Join us for an energetic conversation as we celebrate the joy of community and summer fun with Latin GRAMMY-winning musician Lucky Diaz, author of the sensational bilingual picture book, Paletero Man. Inspired by the vibrant rhythms of Los Angeles and Diaz’s own hit song, this beautiful story invites readers into a sun-drenched neighborhood where the ring of a bell means the best treat of the day is just around the corner.
Please note that we will be hosting Lucky Diaz twice on this date, once in Spanish and in English. Be sure that you are registering for your preferred format. Register for the talk, opens a new window.
Ten en cuenta que presentaremos a Lucky Diaz dos veces en esta fecha, una en español y otra en inglés. Asegúrate de registrarte para el formato que prefieras. Regístrate para la charla, opens a new window.
Explore our Spanish-language resources, attend other Spanish-language and bilingual programs for kids, teens and adults, or explore stories in a world of languages with LOTE4Kids.
Discover More Online Events
Check out our full calendar of online events for kids, teens, and adults, with new opportunities to learn, create, and connect all year long!
All times listed are for Pacific Time (PT). Registration for each device is required to receive a reminder email with the Zoom link 24 hours before the event begins. If you register less than 24 hours before the event, your confirmation email will have the Zoom link.
To request a sign language interpreter, opens a new window, complete this online form, opens a new window or contact your local library, opens a new window at least two weeks prior to the library event. Interpreters will be provided based on availability.
