Welcome to the new landing page for adult programs (and services) at NKCPL! Please see below for info about programs and events here at the Library. Questions? Please let us know!

Library Programs & Events for Adults

Want information about upcoming events, or need handouts/printables from a previous one? Please see below!

Good Stuff: Links and Handouts from Recent NKCPL Events

Some lucky recipes from our Irish-themed potluck (Mar 2020)
03/06/2020 - 12:00pm
Soup and date bar recipes from our 12/5 meeting
12/06/2019 - 10:45am
Puffed quilts were fun on 11/14!
11/15/2019 - 11:30am
November potluck: Middle Eastern fare!
11/08/2019 - 8:15am
It was another yummy feast! Kristin has shared her kebab and rice recipes (thanks, Kristin!), so check out those links below. Hope you can join us on December 5 for soup and holiday treats!
NKCPL's Cookbook Club shared a Victory Potluck in September! Check out these WW I-era recipes below...
09/05/2019 - 6:30pm
July Potluck: Flavors of Asia!
07/12/2019 - 1:45pm
May Cookbook Club: Flavors of Mexico!
05/03/2019 - 6:30pm
March Cookbook Club: A Taste of Ireland!
03/07/2019 - 6:30pm
What a great potluck! Tons of yummy stuff on the table for this one--and I will continue to post more recipe links as I get them scanned in. In the meantime, find a few of the evening's recipes linked below. Happy eating!
A Moveable Feast: Italian Food Edition
02/14/2019 - 6:30pm
This was a make-up date, rescheduled from our original 2/7 time. We were a smaller group than usual, but there was still a lot of yummy food on the table: bruschetta, tapenade, alfredo and chicken dip, cookies, breads, soup, and more. See below for a couple of links. And stay tuned for info on next month's potluck theme!
Sew Fun! Cozy Sweater Mittens
01/17/2019 - 6:30pm
What a great session! Thank you, Sheryl Godsy, for another totally fun and creative class. Check out the program slider below to see some of our mitten-sewing pics!

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Fun things are happening at NKCPL! Check out some pics below. :)

Another great project from Patty's Nov 21 class!

Look at these lovely holiday-themed kitchen towels! From Patty Ibarra's November 21 class :)

Look at this beautiful quilt! By Patti Fair, via Barbara Lea's November class :)

Isn't this just fantastic?? This is Patty F's puffed quilt pillow. Thanks, Patty Ibarra, for sharing this great technique! :)

Looks at this amazing puffed quilt by Michelle K! :) Via Patty Ibarra's 11/14 class

September's Cookbook Club Potluck: WW I-era fare!

We learned so much on July 16 from the gals at the Northland chapter of the ASG!

Thank you, Phyllis, Sandy & Bonnie, for a great class on machine applique!

More half-square triangle fun @ the design wall!

Half-square triangle fun on 7/23--look at this great design!

Look at this gorgeous Japanese cheesecake, courtesy of Kelly Gibbens! July Potluck was YUM. :)

The May 2 Potluck Group--what a fun bunch!! Such a pleasure to meet and eat with these folks each month. :)

At our May 2 Potluck: Flavors of Mexico on the table!

Checking out the bowls and other instruments at our 4/18 Sound Immersion Session. What a great event!

Amy Rice's Singing Bowls Sound Immersion Session (on 4/18) was AMAZING! Can't wait to have her back!

Look at this beauty! By Afton Salas :)

More Disappearing 9-Patch Fun at our 4/30 class!

Sew Fun! Working with the Disappearing 9-Patch Block in our Common Threads sewing studio!

Wonky Log Cabin Fun! Look at this beauty--from our 3/19 class. :)

March fun: Homeschool sewing!

Loved sharing an Italian-themed meal with our Cookbook Club group on Valentine's Day!

Look at that fantastic mitten! Love, love, love this project. :)

More mitten fun--at the cutting table

Sewing cozy mittens at our 1/17 class!

More sewing fun at our cozy winter warmers class!

We made neck warmers on 1/10! Cozy sewing is the best. :)

Folks made these beauties at our 1/8 Paper Piecing class

Getting stuff done in Paper Piecing 101! From our 1/8 class

Linzer cookies!! Courtesy of Amanda G. @ Cookbook Club's Dec. Treat Swap!

Soda can angels from a December craft night

Kelly Gibbens' amazing treat spread, from our 2018 Holiday Treat and Craft night!

Ready, set, craft! 2018 Holiday Treat and Craft Night edition

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