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Babies and their families are invited to share songs, rhymes, bouncing games, finger plays, and short stories at this early literacy event. Following the program, there's time for play with developmentally appropriate toys and socializing for both parents and children. The program is designed for children aged 3-24 months, and occurs on the first and third Friday of each month.

Based on the 1922 novel, Captain Blood, His Odyssey by Rafael Sabatini, and hosted by Alexandra Service. After being wrongly convicted as a traitor, Dr. Peter Blood, an English physician, is exiled and enslaved in the British colonies of the Caribbean. Soon after, Blood and his fellow slaves escape to begin a life of high-seas piracy. Starring Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, and Lionel Atwill. Directed by Michael Curtiz.

Join teaching artist Virginia Wood as we explore amazing animals! Draw your favorite animal, or use photos to collage a real or imaginary animal. Kids will learn how to develop their animal and create a space for it using the elements of art. In this second workshop children will learn how to make an animal look alive as they add shading to turn a flat animal into a form. Drop in to one session or come to all four to continue adding onto your masterpiece!

Are you interested in increasing awareness of death with a view of helping people make the most of their (finite) lives? Then join us for tea & conversation with fellow community members, free & open to everyone. Agenda-free conversations with topics determined by the attendees.

The book to be discussed this month is 'The Library Book' by Susan Orleans. Have you read it? Drop in and join the discussion!

Based on traditional English folk tales and ballads and hosted by Bob Doran. When Prince John begins oppressing the Saxon masses in King Richard's absence, Sir Robin of Locksley fights back as the outlaw leader of a rebel guerrilla army- robbing from the rich, giving to the poor, and keeping Prince John off the throne. Starring Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Basic Rathbone, and Claude Rains. Directed by Michael Curtiz.

In this active workshop designed for children 0-8 and their caregivers we will explore the inclusive, expressive art of Creative Dance! Learn about contrasting and varying the Elements of Dance to make incredible shapes and movements while connecting with each other. Inspiring music, engaging props and fun activities will make this a great introduction to dance for everybody. No experience needed. Come as you are and be ready to move, create and explore!

Babies and their families are invited to share songs, rhymes, bouncing games, finger plays, and short stories at this early literacy event. Following the program, there's time for play with developmentally appropriate toys and socializing for both parents and children. The program is designed for children aged 3-24 months, and occurs on the first and third Friday of each month.

Based on the novel by Anthony Hope, and hosted by Gabrielle Gopinath. When the soon-to-be-crowned king of Ruritania is kidnapped, an identical vacationing Englishman is recruited to impersonate him. Complications ensue when the king's betrothed begins to notice a 'personality change' in her fiancé. Starring Ronald Colman, Madeleine Carroll and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Directed by John Cromwell.

Humboldt Literacy Project and the Fortuna Library proudly present Family Literacy Night, featuring Sean Powers and his Shadow Puppets! Audiences of all ages are mesmerized when this popular Humboldt County storyteller brings to life children's folktales using his extraordinary shadow puppets. Each child in attendance will receive a free book, generously donated by Tin Can Mailman and members of your community.

For beginners! These classes are set up to teach the basics to adults with little-to-no computer experience - enough to help you find your way around and be comfortable on a computer. College of the Redwoods Adult Ed teachers offer these free classes at the library. They bring computers to use at the class, and you are welcome to bring your own laptop if you prefer.

College of the Redwood Adult Ed offers FREE classes on American Sign Language at the library! This class is for anyone interested in learning ASL including: family, friends, teachers, caregivers, paraprofessionals of the deaf and non-verbal signers. No need to pre-register, just come on by! Feel free to attend every week, or pop in when you can.

Join us every 4th Tuesday of the month for 'Unwind at the Trinidad Library', the informal drop-in program where you can bring your knitting and crochet projects to work on with others. Come and join this friendly group and learn new patterns, share ideas, and get help and tips from textile enthusiasts. Beginners to experts are welcome to this program for all ages.

You never know what you'll find on your work table at a SCRAP Humboldt workshop. What will you make? Who will you give it to you when you're finished? Come find out, and enjoy an afternoon of creative reuse with family and friends. SCRAP Humboldt is a local nonprofit that diverts tons of usable materials from our local waste stream each year and makes them available to artists, do-it-yourselfers, kids, and other creative people who can turn them into something fun and wonderful.