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

Sew Fun! MYO Winter Warmer

01/10/2019 - 6:30pm

Another fantastic class with Patty Ibarra! If you missed it, check out the link below for a tutorial similar to the project(s) we made tonight. Lots of ways to go with this one in terms of shape and size--and you can fill your winter warmer with rice, corn, or even flax. Cozy!

Sew Fun! Foundation Paper Piecing 101

01/08/2019 - 6:30pm

We're kicking off 2019 with a commitment to mastering some new quilting techniques! First up? Foundation paper piecing with instructor Barbara Lea. This was a great class, though if you missed it, no worries. We're offering another (duplicate) session on Tues, Jan 22. Hope you can join us! In the meantime, check out Barbara's class handouts below.

You saw it on Pinterest: Alcohol Ink Ornaments

12/13/2018 - 6:30pm

This was another fun craft workshop with instructor Sheryl Godsy! (She's the best, isn't she??) For a detailed tutorial on using alcohol inks to create one-of-a-kind ornaments, check out the link below.

Live Music: Winter Concert with Braulio Bosi

12/20/2018 - 7:00pm

What a treat to have Braulio Bosi perform live here at the Library! If you missed him this year, no worries--we hope to have him back at NKCPL this summer. In the meantime, check out Braulio's music via his YouTube page below.

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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