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Want to feel more confident using your smartphone or tablet?

Join us for a free Mobile Device Basics Workshop at the Lacey Library on Tuesday, May 26 at 4:30 PM.

This in-person workshop is designed for those who want to learn more about the basic functions of their mobile device (iPhone or Android). We’ll help participants get connected, identify common apps, and build confidence using their devices safely.

Please bring your own device.

Presented in partnership with Triceratops Tech and Inspire Olympia.

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Got an old laptop gathering dust? Or just curious how tech can get a second life? Join us for a free Upcycling Workshop this Saturday, 5/23 at 2 pm!

Learn how local legend Mike Kelly has refurbished thousands of laptops for those in need with the help of his custom Nixbook OS.

Bonus: Free upcycled laptops will be given out to those in need!

Let’s turn closet clutter into community power.

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🎨 Friday, 5/15 at 2 PM
Join us for The Painted Screen: Vermeer & Music — a beautiful cinematic exploration of the art, life, and musical world surrounding Johannes Vermeer. A relaxing and visually stunning afternoon for lovers of art, film, history, and creativity.

🧘 Saturday, 5/16 at 2 PM
Chair Yoga returns — now with a bonus introduction to Qigong! Gentle movement, breathing, stretching, and calming exercises designed to help you feel centered, relaxed, and refreshed. All experience levels welcome.

Something for your brain… and something for your body.
Free and open to all.

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Spanish Conversation Circle

Looking to practice Spanish in a relaxed, friendly environment? Join us today at 4 PM at the Lacey Library.

This is a casual, welcoming group for all skill levels, from complete beginners to fluent/native speakers. No pressure. No grades. No need to be perfect. Just conversation, connection, and community.

Whether you're:

• learning Spanish for travel or work,
• trying not to lose the Spanish you already know,
• wanting to meet new people,
• or just looking for something different to do this afternoon…

…you’re very welcome.

¡Bienvenidos a todos!

Here are also additional upcoming dates for this program, so if you can’t make it today, we’d still love to see you at a future program!

4 pm - 5:30 pm on the following dates:

Thursday, June 11

Thursday, June 18

Tuesday, July 7

Tuesday, July 14

Saturday, July 25

Tuesday, August 4

Tuesday, August 11

Saturday, August 29

All Over The Map: Stories Behind the Names of Washington Places and Things with Feliks Banel

How did your town get its name? What about your neighborhood school? Or that locally made candy bar? In this talk, get the big picture of how names were given to geographic places in Washington, as well as to iconic local brands, and how those names can reflect deeper, and sometimes challenging, meanings. Explore how names often evolve to better connect us to place and to our neighbors.

Speaker Bio:
Feliks Banel has worked in history and media since the 1990s. He served as deputy director of MOHAI; and has produced Edward R. Murrow Award-winning radio and podcasts and Emmy-winning TV about local history.

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