Make time to learn something new, get creative, and plan for the season ahead with these online events this November! Explore the art of comics, get tips for traveling in Europe, prepare for winter weather, and introduce kids to polar bears and Indigenous lore. Enjoy these opportunities to learn, explore, and connect from wherever you are.
Adult Events
Everybody's Feeling Feelings: Comics with Fionn McCabe
Tuesday, November 17, 6:00pm–7:00pm
Join artist and educator Fionn McCabe for a presentation about the power of style, medium, and small, quiet moments in comics, followed by a short, hands-on comic workshop about visual association and harnessing the emotional subtext of mark making.
Fionn McCabe teaches Animation and Visual Communication at the University of Technology on Gadigal/Wangal land in Sydney, Australia. Find out more about Fionn on his website or follow him on Facebook, Instagram and Substack. View his work on Crucial Comix and The Suburban Review.
Ready to express yourself through art?
- Check out our list of books explaining How to Draw Your Fandom.
- Join our monthly Online Craft & Chat group for Drawing and Painting.
- Attend an Arts, Crafts and DIY event at a library near you.
European Travels 2026 Roundup with Cameron Hewitt
Wednesday, November 18, 6:00pm–7:30pm
Cameron Hewitt, co-author of multiple Rick Steves guidebooks, spends 100 days each year in Europe. He’s just back from his 2026 travels, eager to share insights and tips for anyone dreaming of going to Europe soon. From heat waves to changing red tape to timeless European experiences, this talk is the next best thing to a plane ticket — with plenty of time to answer your questions about European travel.
Cameron Hewitt was born in Denver and grew up in central Ohio. Since moving to Seattle and joining Rick Steves' Europe (where he serves as content manager) in 2000, Cameron has traveled to more than 35 European countries, contributing to guidebooks, tours, radio and television shows, and other media.
Plan your next European vacation at the library!
- Check out our collection of Rick Steves' Europe guidebooks and travel videos.
- Practice your language skills with the Mango Languages app. Over 70 languages available for study!
- Request a Custom Reading List. Answer a few simple questions and library staff will recommend titles to help you plan and enjoy your next travel adventure.
Are You Ready for This Winter's Weather?
Thursday, November 19, 6:00pm–7:30pm
Former National Weather Service Meteorologist Ted Buehner will provide the latest winter weather outlook, address the different kinds of winter weather the North Sound can experience, and what kind of weather hazards may arise this winter. This presentation will help you be better prepared for whatever winter brings.
Ted Buehner worked with the National Weather Service for over 40 years. Today, he is an instructor with the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center, on air at KIRO-FM, KRKO, and KXA Radio, and writes stories for mynorthwest.com, opens a new window and everettpost.com, opens a new window. His Weather Minute Podcast is on the everettpost.com, opens a new window weather page. He also volunteers with the Red Cross, Emergency Management Group - Washington, and is an amateur radio operator.
Kid & Teen Events
Playtime with Kova and Cranbeary
Thursday, November 5, 3:30pm–4:30pm
Do a deep dive into the care and behavior of Alaska Zoo’s polar bears, Kova and Cranbeary. Established in 1966, Alaska Zoo, opens a new window is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting conservation of Arctic, sub-Arctic and like climate species through education, research and community enrichment.
Learn more about the lives of Kova, Cranbeary and all the world's polar bears:
- Browse books, movies and more about Polar Bears for Kids.
- Watch the latest adventures of Kova and Cranbeary on the Alaska Zoo Live Polar Bear Cam.
Star Lore of the Ojibwe with Mystic Seaport Museum
Thursday, November 12, 3:30pm–4:30pm
Join us to examine the star lore of the Ojibwe, a First Nations tribe living in the Great Lakes region of southern Canada and the midwestern United States. We will discover the elements that make up the traditional ecological knowledge of the Ojibwe and learn how the Ojibwe incorporate their cultural values into creating an understanding of the world around them.
Mystic Seaport Museum, opens a new window is the nation’s leading maritime museum. Founded in 1929 to gather and preserve the rapidly disappearing artifacts of America’s seafaring past, the Museum has grown to become a national center for research and education with the mission to “inspire an enduring connection to the American maritime experience.”
November is Native American Heritage Month! Learn more about Indigenous history and culture with these library resources:
- Check out books by and about the Ojibwe Indians.
- View Native American Heritage Month Books for Teens and Indigenous Picture Books for Kids.
Chocolate: From Treasure to Treat with Royal Botanical Gardens (Canada)
Friday, November 20, 1:00pm–2:00pm
Chocolate has been many things to many people over the years! Join Royal Botanical Gardens (Canada) and learn about the ecology of the Cacao tree, then journey through history to get the complete story behind the tasty treat that we call chocolate. Discover the role and impact of cacao plantation farming on the environment and society. This event will not be recorded for later viewing.
Ready to stir up some sweetness? Find your next chocolate fix with these staff picks:
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.
