Community Calendar

The Soldotna seed library is holding weekly meeting at the Goods on Thursdays 10:30-noon. The Soldotna Seed Library is a sponsor of the Home Gardens Workshops with the Central Peninsula Garden Club and Kenai Local Food Connections.

Across Alaska—from IBEW electricians in Fairbanks to NEA-Alaska educators in Anchorage and on the Kenai Peninsula, from oil workers on the North Slope to health aides in tribal clinics, from longshore crews in Dutch Harbor to grocery clerks in Bethel—working people, union and non-union alike, are rising up! We must protect union & non-union workers, citizens, and our Democracy!
Join us at 5 p.m. at Soldotna Creek Park. We will be accepting donations of canned goods or staples for the local food bank. There will be speakers, too! At 5:30 p.m., we will walk to the Y for the protest until 7 p.m. Please dress for the weather, bring signs, and your friends!

Alaska CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates for Children) is looking for community volunteers to serve as advocates for children and youth in the child welfare system on the Kenai Peninsula. Volunteers must go through an application, background check, and training process. Training starts May 1st and ends May 20th, meeting Tuesday and Thursday evenings. To start the process, go to alaskacasa.org and sign up for a virtual information meeting on our events page or call 907-269-3513.

National Alliance for Mental Illness support group for family members who have a loved one with mental health challenges.

Recycle your old electronics responsibly at Cook Inletkeeper's Annual Electronics Recycling Event! Keep hazardous materials out of our landfills and help reclaim valuable metals and minerals. A $15 suggested donation per TV, monitor, or box of miscellaneous electronics helps cover recycling costs, but all items will be accepted regardless of ability to pay.

Items NOT accepted:
Audio and video tapes
CDs/DVDs
Exit signs
PCBs
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Fluorescent lights (accepted at Central Peninsula Landfill event location in Soldotna)
Batteries (accepted at Central Peninsula Landfill event location in Soldotna)

A Place at the Table is an outreach ministry offering a hot Sunday meal and conversation from 4-6pm on the first, second, and third Sundays of the month in Fireweed Hall, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Soldotna. Provided by OLPH and Christ Lutheran Church. Everyone is welcome.

Title: Bear Safety & Electric Fencing Workshop
From: 5:30pm Thursday, May 1, 2025
To: 7:30pm Thursday, May 1, 2025
Location: Community Room
Audiences: Adults
Categories: Informational Classes
Registration: Registration is required for this event.
Description: Learn how to protect your property and improve wildlife safety to reduce human-wildlife conflicts! The Defenders of Wildlife & Alaska Department of Fish and Game will discuss effective prevention methods, including electric fencing — a proven, non-lethal deterrent — and the reimbursement program for Kenai Peninsula and Southeast Alaska residents covering 50% of electric fence costs.

Title: Cool Kid Crafts!: Egg Carton Flowers
From: 10:30am Friday, May 2, 2025
To: 11:30am Friday, May 2, 2025
Location: Community Room
Audiences: Children
Categories: Arts & Crafts
Registration: Registration is required for this event.
Description: Kids will practice their fine motor skills by cutting and pasting to create egg carton flowers. This program is for kids ages 2-5 years. This is drop in program. Doors are open from 10:30 until 11:30. Supplies limited, please register! (Caregivers do not register)

Title: Teen Nacho Day
From: 4:00pm Monday, May 5, 2025
To: 5:00pm Monday, May 5, 2025
Location: Community Room
Audiences: Teens
Categories: Informational Classes, Social
Registration: Registration is required for this event.
Description: It's nacho regular hangout! Come snack with us by making salsa (mild, spicy, and spiciest), eating nachos, and trying Mexican hot chocolate. Please register to reserve your spot!

Title: Thread Fiction
From: 3:00pm Thursday, May 8, 2025
To: 4:30pm Thursday, May 8, 2025
Location: Community Room
Audiences: Adults, Teens
Categories: MISC.
Registration: Registration is available
Description: This workshop will introduce participants to the art of thread fiction, exploring how stories can unfold across multiple posts in both modern digital formats and traditional storytelling methods. We’ll discuss the essential elements of a compelling thread and work together to create short, engaging threads that captivate readers.

Title: Soldotna Library Friends Board Meeting
From: 12:00pm Wednesday, May 14, 2025
To: 1:00pm Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Location: Community Room
Audiences: Adults
Description: All members are welcome to attend.

Title: Volcano & Wild Fire Preparedness
From: 6:00pm Thursday, May 15, 2025
To: 7:00pm Thursday, May 15, 2025
Location: Community Room
Categories: Informational Classes
Registration: Registration is available
Description: Disasters have and will impact our communities in the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Learn how to better withstand and quickly recover from disaster in case of a volcanic eruption or wild fire with help from the Office of Emergency Management team (OEM).
OEM oversees area-wide responsibilities for managing natural and human-caused disasters, promoting community preparedness, and implementing mitigation planning programs. This program is open to all ages. Registration is appreciated

Title: Open at Noon
From: 10:00am Friday, May 16, 2025
To: 12:00pm Friday, May 16, 2025
Categories: Closures
Description: The Library will be open at noon on this day.

Title: Tween Scene
From: 4:00pm Friday, May 16, 2025
To: 5:00pm Friday, May 16, 2025
Location: Community Room
Audiences: Pre-teens
Categories: Social
Registration: Registration is required for this event.
Description: Tweens ages 10-14 years are invited to enjoy video games, crafts, Lego Bricks, popcorn, and more! Registration Required.

Title: Gardening for Procrastinators
From: 3:00pm Saturday, May 17, 2025
To: 4:00pm Saturday, May 17, 2025
Location: Community Room
Audiences: Adults
Categories: Informational Classes
Registration: Registration is required for this event.
Description: Ready to grow your own garden, but keep putting it off? "Gardening for Procrastinators" presented by Casey Matney, Master Gardener and UAF Cooperative Extension Agent, is the perfect class for you! Learn simple, low-maintenance gardening techniques that fit into your schedule. Space is limited, please register.

Title: CLOSED
From: Monday, May 26, 2025
Audiences: Library
Categories: Closures
Description: The library is closed for Memorial Day.

Title: Used Book & Art Sale
From: 1:00pm Thursday, May 29, 2025
To: 5:00pm Thursday, May 29, 2025
Location: Basement
Audiences: Adults, Children, Library, Pre-teens, Teens
Categories: Book & Art Sale
Description: Used Book and Art Sale in the library basement bookstore. Gently used books and works of art are available at bargain prices. Lots of puzzles, CD's, DVD's, and audiobooks.
Self Serve Book Shopping: The self serve book shelves in the library entrance are well stocked with a wonderful selection of books. Simply place your money in the donation box.
Visit our website at www.SoldotnaLibraryFriends.com for information about donating books along with details about our non-profit organization.

Title: Toddler Story Time
Date: Tuesdays
Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Location: Children's Area
Audiences: Children
Categories: Story Time
Description: We're excited to get up and get moving EVERY TUESDAY at the library with stories, songs, and silly fun that encourages your toddler's language skills!

Title: Lego Club
Date: Tuesdays
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Community Room
Audiences: Children, Pre-teens, Teens
Categories: STEM
Description: Share your ideas with LEGO bricks every Tuesday! Bring a friend with you and let your imagination run wild!
This program is designated for those under 18 years. Adult supervision needed for those under the age of 10.

Title: Bouncing Babies Story Time
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Location: Community Room
Audiences: Children
Categories: Story Time
Description: Sing, play, and read EVERY WEDNESDAY at Bouncing Babies story time! This story time is designed for 18months and
younger and families are welcome!

Title: Teen Lounge
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Basement
Audiences: Teens
Description: Teen Lounge is a weekly hang-out program for teens ages 13-17. Join us for video games, board games, NERF® battles,
study sessions, crafts, and other fun activities EVERY WEDNESDAY!

Title: Pre-school Story Time
Date: Thursdays
Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Location: Children's Area
Audiences: Children
Categories: Story Time
Description: We are excited to share stories, sing songs, and explore other learning fun together EVERY THURSDAY at the library!

Alaska CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates for Children) is looking for community volunteers to serve as advocates for children and youth in the child welfare system on the Kenai Peninsula. Volunteers must go through an application, background check, and training process. Training starts May 1st and ends May 20th, meeting Tuesday and Thursday evenings. To start the process, go to alaskacasa.org and sign up for a virtual information meeting on our events page or call 907-269-3513.

Trivia Nights are returning to the Goods. Tie Dye Jen will be the leader of the games on the first Wednesdays of the month from 6-8pm. Form teams from family and friends or meet some new friends and play trivia on the first Wednesday of the month.
There will be pop up pizza for purchase during the event. Trivia is free, but the laughter is priceless.

Trivia Night at the Goods. First Wednesday of the month 6-8pm. Led by Tie Dye Jen.
Outpost Pizza offers Napoleon style pizzas available for purchase every Wednesday 4-8pm.