Red Yarn brings the folk to Sequim

As part of the North Olympic Library System’s Summer Reading Program, Red Yarn and friends visit the Sequim Library outdoor stage, 630 N. Sequim Ave, at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 19.

Red Yarn is Andy Furgeson, a family performer who weaves folk songs and puppetry into a show for all ages. “This red-bearded bard shares positive values while reinvigorating the American folklore tradition for younger generations,” library representatives note. Furgeson is a musician, puppeteer and educator from Austin, Texas, but based in Portland, Ore., since 2005. His fifth album, “Red Yarn’s Old Barn,” was released earlier this year. The Sequim stop is one of four for Red Yarn as Furgeson visits all four North Olympic Library System branches.

For more information about the Summer Reading Program and other events, visit www.nols.org/srp, call 360-417-8500 or email to discover@nols.org.

Learn to make art journals

An art journal workshop is set for 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, July 28, in the art room at the Shipley Center, 921 E. Hammond St. Limit of 10 people; fee applies.

Learn techniques and skills to create a unique art journal, and take a sampler-type journal home at the end of the workshop.

Participants are encouraged to bring materials — pencils, pens, erasers, rulers, scissors, glue/glue stick, watercolor paint and brushes, water container, colored pencils, etc. Materials are provided for those who don’t have them, however.

No experience is necessary. Register in advance by calling 360-683-6806.