Events

A day of Mah Jongg, sponsored by the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center. Players of all skill levels welcome.  Contact: Bettie Russell   Phone: 360-653-6529

This event is open to all

Come to our "last Monday" in-store club, open to all, and join in a discussion of a book selected and discounted 20% for the previous month.

This event is not open to the public. 
About the Friends Meeting Room: www.thirdplacecommons.org/meetingroom/

Children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers are welcome to meet in front of the stage for art, games, and conversation, sponsored and led by the Shoreline Family Support Center.

Cosplay or costume optional for this KCLS event. Come watch 3 anime episodes with other fans.

Whether you speak French fluently or as a beginner, you are welcome to join native speaker, Madame Genevieve Bodner, for these popular weekly sessions.

Now in paperback, Sing Them Home is the long awaited second novel from the Seattle author of Broken for You.

This event is not open to the public. 
About the Friends Meeting Room: www.thirdplacecommons.org/meetingroom/

This event is not open to the public. 
About the Friends Meeting Room: www.thirdplacecommons.org/meetingroom/

April Richardson teaches young artists to make a book of their nature prints in this free 5-week class. Supplies are provided, but spots are limited, so call soon to register: 206-366-3302.  Made possible by a grant from the Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Arts Council.

The Inside Story is presented twice yearly in a rotating venue of bookstores by independent booksellers and the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators of Western Washington. (SCBWI)
Join 20 authors, booksellers, and educators at the event. 
Refreshments! Prizes! Fun!
RSVP cmckeon@thirdplacebooks.com

Deciding when and where to move and what to take is a huge challenge for seniors.  Learn about housing options, and how to prepare for strategic downsizing.

Has your idea for a novel never made it onto paper? Is your magazine article almost finished? This weekly meeting of writers offers encouragement, positive critique and inspiration. Led by published author Frances Dayee, this may be just the kick you need to get your writing finished, polished and sent off to the publisher! Everyone welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lake Forest Park Library.

¡Hola! Join advanced-to-beginning Spanish speakers for friendly, casual conversation.

PARTY at 6,READING at 7 pm

Book Six of the House of Night novels gives a new twist to vampyre fare – as only the mother-daughter Cast team can give!  Sexy Warrior, High Priestess in training, fiery vengeance! 

Weekly storytelling is presented by Third Place Books. Meet in the Children's Books area.

Come in costume for a special storytime with author Rebecca Dickinson and her seasonal take on “Over in the Meadow.”

This event is not open to the public. 
About the Friends Meeting Room: www.thirdplacecommons.org/meetingroom/

Players of all levels meet weekly to play this trading card game. Meets in the downstairs lobby, Lake Forest Park Towne Centre. Contact: Scott Email: betakhan1@yahoo.com

Straight Shot is a hard-driving blues, R&B, and funk band
that will keep you on the dance floor all night, or just as easily, let
you just sit back and enjoy the music. The band's repertoire draws from
a wide variety of material, from raw Chicago blues the likes of Muddy
Waters and Little Walter, to the more contemporary sounds of Robert
Cray, Delbert McClinton, and the funky grooves of the Meters and Jr.
Walker. Straight Shot is made up of seasoned, award-winning musicians.

http://www.paulgreenblues.com/

A regular class for Ta'i Chi practitioners of all ages and abilities. Everyone is welcome on a weekly or drop-in basis.

This event is open to all. Contact: Bob Trut  Email: bobtrut@juno.com

Northwest Ballet students get into the spirit of the season with spooky and fun dances!

Trick-or-treat at participating Towne Centre merchants. Look for balloons outside participating stores!

Neil Gaiman wants YOU...to come to the Third Place Graveyard Book Halloween bash – which will be taped and sent to Mr.Gaiman.  His favorite video wins a bookstore visit!  Aspiring writers, enter to win the “Graveyard Book Sequel” prize. Submit a 1500 to 2500 word chapter by Oct. 21 to JHurst@thirdplacebooks.com or at the bookstore. Details are in the store and on the website.

The evening starts with the parade, spoooooooky games and contests for all, based on author Neil Gaiman's The Graveyard Book. Next: A reading of the WINNING SEQUEL to the novel! Next: Dance to the music of Snake Suspenderz, perfectly fun and scary for the whole family. Try the Third Place Dance Macabre!

Hott Jass, Hokum & Novelty Music

http://www.snakesuspenderz.com/

Join us in the Commons to play a variety of board, card and party games.  For information: http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/thirdplacespielers/

Join in spirited conversation on a variety of subjects.

The Shoreline-LFP Senior Center welcomes players of all skills to a day of Mah Jongg.

For more than three decades John Saul has haunted the New York Times bestseller list a " and listeners imaginations a " with his chilling tales of psychological suspense and supernatural horror. His instinct for striking the deepest chords of fear in our hearts and minds is unerring, and his gift for steering a tale from the light of day into the darkest depths of nightmare is at its harrowing best in House of Reckoning.

Children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers are welcome to meet in front of the stage for art, games, and conversation, sponsored and led by the Shoreline Family Support Center. (Gather downstairs November 10)

Young teen readers are invited to share pizza and books in this Friends of LFP Library gathering.

SIGNING ONLY

The one-and-only WWE superstar reveals the personal tragedy that he has overcome since 2007 and his family’s upheaval.
 

Practice your French with Madame Genevieve Bodner. All levels welcome.

THIS EVENT IS NOW TAKING PLACE AT

RAVENNA THIRD PLACE BOOKS

6504 20TH AVE NE

In her new book, "How to Rule the World from Your Couch," Laura Day teaches you or your company how to create success in any area by using your brain in unique and compel-ling ways so that your innate intuition can propel you ahead to successful solutions.

Seattle Times Books Editor Mary Ann Gwinn interviews John Irving on the Third Place stage. 

Autographed books are available to the first 200 customers who purchase the novel at Third Place.

Books will go on sale  October 27th at 9am.  ONE BOOK PER PERSON.

Customers will be given vouchers, that can be exchanged for their signed copy the night of the event.

Due to the unique nature of this event, we aren't able to offer signed copies to those who will not be attending the event. 

All are welcome to attend that night's interview with John Irving.

April Richardson teaches young artists to make a book of their nature prints in this free 5-week class. Supplies are provided, but spots are limited, so call soon to register: 206-366-3302.  Made possible by a grant from the Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Arts Council.

Writers get feedback and positive critique in this Friends of LFP Library free workshop, led by author Frances Dayee.

Veterans' support, referrals, emergency assistance.  Call ahead to schedule an appointment: (206) 296-7656.

Join advanced-to-beginning Spanish speakers for casual conversation.

Since its debut in 1999, "America's Test Kitchen"  has been public TV’s most-watched cooking show. This comprehensive cookbook captures 10 seasons of the show and features more than 500 foolproof recipes.

.

The bestselling author of "The Christmas Box" presents a new holiday novel of hope, love, and redemption.

http://www.almavillegas.com/

.

Practitioners of all ages and abilities are welcome on a weekly or drop-in basis.

Shorelake Readers Theatre presents a staged reading of Major Alshuster and Let There Be Honour, two European short thrillers written byAmerican author Kay Boyle during her years as an expatriate. Both reveal the inner and outer lives of men and women who feel exiled.

In their second co-authored illustrated book, Kenmore writer Kirby Larson and Mary Nethery, with Marine Major Brian Dennis, tell another true story of a canine hero, following their “Two Bobbies.”

http://northsoundjazz.net/home.html

.

Join us in the Commons to play a variety of board, card and party games.  For information: http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/thirdplacespielers/

Friends welcomes Village Yarn and Tea to their new location in the Lake Forest Park Towne Centre.  Come knit together and enjoy music by the Kana Wind Quintet.  

The Shoreline-LFP Senior Center welcomes players of all skills to a day of Mah Jongg.

.

As we finish our hats for the homeless holiday stocking project, the novel of Moon, left homeless in the woods, is an appropriate discussion.  We'll take a holiday break and meet again January 11, 2010.

The Lake Forest Park Garden Club meets monthly at 9:15, with a public program at 10:00.  This month, Dave Hunter will share the buzz about mason bees.

Please gather in the downstairs area today. Children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers are welcome to meet infront of the stage for art, games, and conversation, sponsored and led by theShoreline Family Support Center. 

Illustrator Molly Hashimoto shows how to keep journals and sketch outdoors using simple tools.  Sponsored by KCLS for nature enthusiasts ages 12 to adult. No artistic experience required.

Practice your French with Madame Genevieve Bodner. All levels welcome.

Teen girls!  Come for cake and coffee with Suzanne Selfors, whose hero is not a vampire, but an angel!

In her fourth novel, Seattle author Jennie Shortridge writes of faith, family, and finding the courage to do the right thing, in the story of a father and daughter living in the Oregon woods who find understanding in a policewoman.

Teen poets read their own work and recite poems by others, while local voice students sing poems set to music. The event is sponsored by the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council.

Writers get feedback and positive critique in this Friends of LFP Library free workshop, led by author Frances Dayee. 

Join advanced-to-beginning Spanish speakers for casual conversation.

.

This detailed account of workers’ 2003 discovery of one of Washington’s oldest Indian villages while digging for Port Angeles waterfront renovations, and the eventual abandonment of the project, covers the historic, economic, and tribal ramifications of the project and its results.

Jazz Cornet

Practitioners of all ages and abilities are welcome on a weekly or drop-in basis.

Quilters Anonymous presents a show of contemporary and traditional quilts on the lower level and in various stores throughout the Towne Centre.  Aspiring designers of allages can try their hand at quilt blocks for charity.  Author and quilt artist Lorraine Torrence will sign books and show some of her own works in the bookstore from 2 to 3 pm.

This dynamic musical duo will have you singing and dancing along with American Folk tunes, including Over the River and Through the Woods, Turkey in the Straw, and This Little Light of Mine. Sponsored by KCLS.

Seattle writer and filmmaker Don Roff and California illustrator Chris Lane share an abiding taste for the macabre. This is their first collaboration.

http://www.sky-blue-swing.com/

Join us in the Commons to play a variety of board, card and party games.  For information: http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/thirdplacespielers/

Join in spirited conversation on a variety of subjects.

The Shoreline-LFP Senior Center welcomes players of all skills to a day of Mah Jongg.

Lake Forest Park artist and conservationist Tony Angell, “In the Company of Crows and Ravens”, describes the species of the Puget Sound's waterways, in this book heavily illustrated with photos of his renowned carvings and artworks.

Children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers are welcome to meet in front of the stage for art, games, and conversation, sponsored and led by the Shoreline Family Support Center. 

Teen writers share their work at this meeting, open to all and sponsored by Friends of LFP Library.

Practice your French with Madame Genevieve Bodner. All levels welcome.

The interfaith amigos--a pastor, a rabbi and a sheikh --share how their friendship illustrates the steps we can all take to improve dialogue and understanding in our communities.

Study, discuss and act on governmental issues.

As they consider what lies ahead of them, many seniors struggle to find their purpose in life.  Socialworker Scott Theisen will explain how to help older people reconnect with their passions and wisdom. A panel of active seniors will share inspiring stories of discovery and connection in their own lives.

.

Enjoy your garden, don’t be burdened by it!  Local gardening writer Valerie Easton shares more of her secrets to satisfying gardening with pictures and profiles of yards created the less-work, efficient way. 

Writers get feedback and positive critique in this Friends of LFP Library free workshop, led by author Frances Dayee.

Join advanced-to-beginning Spanish speakers for casual conversation.

Every Third Thursday at 6:30pm!

Visit  http://www.readingwithrover.org/rr_events.asp for more info!

Heard of speed dating? How about read dating? Join KCLS for an evening of fun, books, and possibly romance.  Hosted by relationship expert Dr.Pepper Schwartz.  Register online at www.kcls.org or call the Lake Forest ParkLibrary 206.362.8860.

This endlessly surprising and heart-warming debut is the story of coming to terms with the magical things we take for granted every day—our friends, our community, and, most of all, ourselves.

Visit them online!

http://www.harmonicapocket.com/

 SPECIAL AFTERNOON EVENT

 In her first novel in nine years, Barbara Kingsolver presents a page-turner spanning three decades in Washington DC, Mexico, and Russia.  An unassuming narrator illuminates the
struggle over communism and global power as he falls into the lives of Frida Kahlo, Lev Trotsky, Herbert Hoover, Richard Nixon, and more.

.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

http://www.newageflamenco.com/

Practitioners of all ages and abilities are welcome on a weekly or drop-in basis.

Fountain pen fans welcome all who share their hobby.

Already play? Just learning? Come to Heroscape game day!

Choir of the Sound will present a special program of seasonal selections from their upcoming holiday concert.  Tickets to the concert will also be available for purchase.

Mary Karr’s third account – following her groundbreaking ”Liars’ Club” then “Cherry” –
Invites the reader  on her inebriated journey into motherhood, through two marriages, and finally, her slow conversion to Catholicism.  Her poetic style and honest wit prevent this memoir from slipping into sentimentality or preaching.

Blues

Just in time for your Thanksgiving menu.  Shop with your favorite farmers upstairs in the Commons, and find unique hand-made holiday gifts at the crafts fair on the lower lever of the Towne Centre. www.thirdplacecommons.org/farmersmarket/

Join us in the Commons to play a variety of board, card and party games.  For information: http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/thirdplacespielers/

A treat for the whole family!  Imagine a toy piano, concertina, and tuba played by classically trained musicians with a serious sense of whimsy.  Upstairs at the market from 1:00-1:45; downstairs from 2:00-2:45.  Made possible with a grant from the Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Arts Council.

WE ARE OPEN SPECIAL HOURS TODAY, 9AM-6PM

The Shoreline-LFP Senior Center welcomes players of all skills to a day of Mah Jongg.

Children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers are welcome to meet in  front of the stage for art, games, and conversation, sponsored and led by the  Shoreline Family Support Center. 

Practice your French with Madame Genevieve Bodner. All levels welcome.