What’s happening Aug. 18 Salem Area Ravelers1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.Heritage Room (2nd floor) Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 Fiber crafters of all varieties are invited to find their tribe at this monthly drop-in stitching session. All ability levels are welcome. Novices are welcome to learn from area masters of knitting, crochet, spinning, and tatting. BYO project, or just come for conversation and inspiration. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Lego Party2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.Story Rooms A ＆ B Salem Public Library The Legos are provided, so families only need to bring their imagination for this unstructured, creative exercise for ages 4 and up. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Learn more Aug. 19 Ukulele Fans of Oregon1:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.Anderson Rooms A＆B Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 Ukulele players of all skill levels are invited to this free, monthly play-along sing-along. A lesson for beginners starts each session at 1:30 p.m., followed at 2 p.m. by songs and merriment. No ukulele? No problem! The Ukulele Fans of Oregon have generously provided nine ukuleles to the Salem Public Library for check out. Ask for one at the Floor 2 "Ask Here" desk. Phone: 503-999-2774 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Learn more Aug. 21 The Salem Spanish Language Group6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.Conference Room Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 Meeting the first and third Tuesday of the month, this group is for anyone interested in the Spanish language. All levels are welcome. Phone: 503-779-7384 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Learn more Oregon Humanities: Conversation Starters6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.Anderson Room B Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 The Oregon Humanities Conversation Project's goal is to connect people and ideas to each other. Guided by trained facililtators, these programs take place at community centers throughout Oregon. This evening, two Salem area facilitators will "test drive" their topics. Help Surabhi Mahajan, whose topic is Hunger in Our Communities and Karin Bolender Hart, who will lead a discussion on Sharing our Lives with Animals refine their presentations as they prepare to take them on the road. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Next
