Events

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

Lucia’s large Italian family is content in 1950’s Greenwich Village, but turns of fortune force the young seamstress to find happiness where she least expects it.  Join us to knit Hats for the Homeless and discuss this engaging novel.

In April : The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Inspired by 14-year-old Hannah’s plea to DO something about poverty and inequity, her family sold their Atlanta mansion and lived more frugally, creating deeper bonds among themselves.  Their book shows how others can do the same.

The Lake Forest Park Garden Club holds its monthly business meeting at 9:15, and a public program at 10.  This month, Diana Reeck from Collectors Nursery in Battleground, WA discusses the meaning of botanical names.  

Join other parents, grandparents, and caregivers with children ages birth to 5  for art, games, and conversation, sponsored and led by the Shoreline Family Support Center. Today, Playtime meets downstairs on the lower level of the shopping center.

Practice your French with MadameGenevieve Bodner.

“David Corbett's new novel is a bold look into the darkness that is human-trafficking, a sharp revelation of the intended and unintended consequences of such evil," says Daniel Woodrell, author of Winter's Bone.

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.

Using words, photos, images, and an array of beautiful papers, you will create a book to preserve and celebrate your memories. No artistic experience necessary. This 7-week class will fill quickly so reserve your space soon: 206-366-3302, or programs@thirdplacecommons.org.

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

Mark DuFresne is one of the most sought after Blues talents in the Northwest.

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

Sponsored by the City of Lake Forest Park's Economic Development Commission, this is an opportunity to network, market and learn. Open to everyone.

Join publishers and authors of fiction and nonfiction from Washington State.

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

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

Eat, Memory by Amanda Hesser (Norton)
AND Jamie’s Food Revolution by Jamie Oliver (Hyperion)

Join Erica in the Den to discuss this month’s books and sample recipes.  All are welcome for tastings and food conversation. 

All are welcome for tastings and food conversation.  
Please register at :
ecooper@thirdplacebooks.com

The Canyon Creek Chorus, under the direction of Patricia Bourne, performs music from a broad landscape of musical styles, cultures, and languages. This 80 member ensemble sings in the Northshore School District in Bothell.

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

Practice your French with MadameGenevieve Bodner.

The second novel of the Codex of Souls series further explores the occult world introduced in Lightbreaker.  Mark Teppo's vision of a magical underworld is a non-stop adventure that brings new light to the occult origins of history.

Study, discuss and act on governmental issues.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with storyteller Debbie Deutsch.  If you don’t have green jammies, we’ll fix you up with a shamrock – and green bedtime snacks, of course! for leprechauns!)

The Uptight Seattleite, whose Seattle Weekly column offers tips on reaching one’s inner leftist, brings his savvy smugness to a larger audience. Enjoy laughs from the pinnacle of political correctness.

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Enjoy a diverse evening with 3 student combos performing a selection of standards, fusing rhythm and blues, and ending with traditional and contemporary Brazilian music.

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.

Seattle author Jeffrey Overstreet follows his first two novels, Auralia's Colors and Cyndere's Midnight, with another fantasy gem, in which King Cal-raven establishes New Abascar, clinging to the vision he sees in Auralia’s colors

Using words, photos, images, and an array of beautiful papers, you will create a book to preserve and celebrate your memories. No artistic experience necessary. This 7-week class will fill quickly so reserve your space soon: 206-366-3302, or programs@thirdplacecommons.org.

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

House Rules goes on sale March 2.  Purchase the book at Third Place to receive a ticket assuring a place in the signing line to have Jodi autograph it. No ticket is required to attend.

We are pleased to welcome Jodi Picoult back to Third Place, as she introduces her 13th novel, this one a gripping story of a boy with Asperger’s accused of murder.
 

Seating is first come, first served.  

There will be no music on Friday, March 19th.

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!

Comeand share the spirit of aloha and enjoy a traditional hula show with the dancers of Hula O Lehualani.

Gabry is surrounded by the ravenous undead, relatively happy inside the Barrier. But soon she must face the forest to save herself and the one she loves.

Ocho Pies (eight feet in Spanish) is a quartet of multi-instrumental, cross-cultural music.

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 ofsubjects 

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

Practice your French with MadameGenevieve Bodner.

From an editor at National Geographic Society Press comes the harrowing story of the British obsession with finding the Northwest Passage, starting in 1815 and ending with the disappearance of two ships and 145 men 30 years later.

Mark Spragg returns to Ishawooa, Wyoming, and the characters from An Unfinished Life in his novel Bone Fire. The author of the award-winning Where Rivers Change Direction’s  third novel resonates with his love of the West.

Laura Bell’s memoir of moving to Wyoming from Kentucky, seeking roots, follows her through life as a sheep herder, wife, mother, and forest ranger, and is imbued with an appreciation for the beauty of the Western landscape.

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

The Alliance of People with Disabilities invites anyone who shares their concerns to this meeting. For info contact the Alliance at 206-545-7055.

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

Bite Me goes on sale March 23. Purchase the book at Third Place to receive a ticket assuring a place in the signing line to have Christopher autograph it. No ticket is required to attend.
Love.  Vampires.  Chris Moore’s 12th novel, third in his Bloodsucking Fiend  series.   Don’t miss it.

Using words, photos, images, and an array of beautiful papers, you will create a book to preserve and celebrate your memories. No artistic experience necessary. This 7-week class will fill quickly so reserve your space soon: 206-366-3302, or programs@thirdplacecommons.org.

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

In New York Times bestselling author Kim Harrison's eighth Rachel Morgan urban fantasy, the charming bounty hunter and witch fights a deadly battle with elves, demons, and even a leprechaun. 

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.

Because we have all been touched by cancer in one way or another, Friends joins with Team Survivor NW to raise money for a great cause as we walk with friends (2- and 4-legged) on the Burke Gilman Trail.  Registration information at www.thirdplacecommons.org

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

Seattle artist Mike Simi talks about his work, and The Influence of Blue Collar: Defining Mr. Weekend.  Curious? Come learn how Simi creates with robotics, sound, plastics, and photography.

Frustrated with re-gaining half of the 188 pounds she’d dieted off, Frances Kuffell met four others on line who shared her moods, fears and hopes, and her memoir tells how they found their best selves.

The always popular Little Bill!!

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

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

March - what better month to read a novel set in mid-twentieth century Ireland, written in lyrical prose by Sebastian Barry, included on the Booker short list in 2005.  The 100-year-old Roseanne is writing her memoirs, from the asylum where she’s lived for decades. Mystery, history, and a cautionary tale.

ALL ARE WELCOME

Practice your French with Madame Genevieve Bodner.

Using scientific evidence to weed out gardening myths from facts, NW garden writer Linda Chalker-Scott presents her second book to help urban gardeners determine the cheapest, greenest plant care.

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

First Thursday of every month. Veterans support, referrals, emergency assistance.  Call ahead to schedule an appointment: (206)296-7656.

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

In the third in her Ellie Hatcher series, criminal law teacher Alifair Burke’s latest “scares you and keeps you turning the pages into the wee hours,”  writes author Harlan Coben. Burke also wrote the Samantha Kincaid series.

In Seattle author Rose Lerner’s historical romance, the dashing lord and wealthy heiress’ marriage of convenience brings havoc to the estate.

In a future world where the U.S. has been reduced to a series of island chains, Kathryn Blue O'Malley has to work with an arrogant man to predict when the next killer wave will hit, while running from Runner pirates.

Blues

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

Come join the fun as Lake Forest Park youth take the stage and strut their stuff.  Enjoy their talent and creativity. Who knows?  Maybe the next American Idol lives next door to you!

Join us for a girl's night out!  Carmindy will discuss her new book, give her fantastic make-up tips all while we sip mocktails!

Buy your book from Third Place Books and be entered to win a sample of Carmindy's make-up line from Sally Hansen!

Check out Videos of Carmindy's tips!  http://www.carmindy.com/video/

RSVP wmanning@thirdplacebooks.com

Swing

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

Join in spirited conversationon a variety of subjects. First and third Sundays.

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

A Western Washington favorite, William Dietrich returns with his dashing hero, Ethan Gage.  The swashbuckling American explorer takes on Muslim outlaws from North Africa over
an ancient death ray superweapon.

Join other parents, grandparents, and caregivers with children ages birth to 5 in front of the stage for art, games, and conversation. Sponsored and led by the Shoreline Family Support Center.

The Used Book Buy Counter will be closed from Noon-2pm for a special afternoon author event.

Martha Grimes, the bestselling author of 21 Richard Jury novels as well as Dakota and Foul Matter, brings back her hero in a  tale of mystery, madness, and mistaken identity, a follow-up to 2007’s Dust.

Martha Grimes talks about her work.

http://www.marthagrimes.com/hp/

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

Practice your French with Madame Genevieve Bodner.

Award-winning journalist Gayle Forman walks the fragile line between life and death in this emotionally arresting story of 17-year-old Mia in the 24 hours after a catastrophic car accident.

Receive an original Broadside, designed and created by local artist Amy Redmond with your purchase of Kissing Mask.

Prolific fiction and non-fiction author William T. Vollmann has received the National Book Award, the PEN Center USA West Award for Fiction, a Shiva Naipaul Memorial Prize, and a Whiting Writers' Award.  Kissing the Mask is illustrated with his sketches and photographs.