The Kenai and Soldotna libraries are offering various events throughout the month of May.
All events are still being held virtually at the Kenai Community Library, according to a release from Library Assistant Elizabeth Kleweno.
Weekly events include the Lego Club challenge every Monday at 1 p.m. via the library’s YouTube channel and Facebook Live Story Time every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.
There are also special events at the Kenai Community Library in May.
The first is a do-it-yourself Star Wars kit for the popular culture holiday “May the 4th be with you.” The event is on from May 3 to May 7.
An interactive art class will take place on May 6 at 1 p.m., in which viewers will learn to draw the Mandalorian and adding tonal value to the piece.
By 6:30 p.m. on May 13 kids can drop off their stuffed animals for a sleepover at the library. The team will take photos of the animal’s adventures and send them back on May 17 with a custom reading poster and prize.
There will be a dance class in honor of National Chicken Dance Day on May 14 at 1 p.m., available on both YouTube and Facebook.
On May 18 at 1 p.m., the library will be hosting a cast-iron cooking seminar via YouTube, where the team will delve into seasoning, cleaning and how to cook bacon. The release said a vegan option will also be available. The event can be found on both YouTube and Facebook.
For more information about the Kenai Community Library events, call Kleweno at 907-283-8207.
The Soldotna Public Library has a variety of events for all ages during the month of May.
Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. will be a Facebook Live streamed story time for kids between 18 months and 5 years old. Additionally, the library offers bouncing baby story time on its Facebook page and website.
Online kids crafts includes a Mother’s Day card workshop on May 7 at 4 p.m. and a pinwheel craft on May 28 at 4 p.m. Kits for the pinwheel will be available at the library from May 24 through May 28.
There will be an egg-making seminar on May 19 at 4 p.m. for teens, showcasing over-easy, over-hard, scrambling and steaming cooking techniques.
Adult events include a salsa-making class on May 5 at 5 p.m. and a job readiness 101 seminar by appointment. To learn more about the Soldotna Public Library’s events message them on Facebook or send an email to library@soldotna.org.
Reach reporter Camille Botello at camille.botello@peninsulaclarion.com.
