Senior Adults

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Step into a world of creativity inspired by fossils, gemstones, and ancient discoveries. Crafts on the Rocks is a hands-on summer series where participants will create unique, geology-, paleontology-, and archaeology-themed projects while enjoying refreshing mocktails.

Each session explores a different craft, from wearable art to decorative creations, all designed to spark curiosity and creativity.

This program is geared toward adults, but supervised participants ages 10 and up are welcome to join us for coloring at the same time.

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Ready to re-enter today’s workforce with confidence? Join us for a practical, empowering one-on-one meeting designed to help you take the next step in your career journey! 

Connect with a Future U advisor! Discover the college and career resources around you.

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Bring seeds, plant cuttings, and potted plants to swap with other plant lovers! Restock and curate our community seed library. 

Stay and talk with new friends about gardening and nature. Tea and cookies will be provided for your chat!
(first come, first serve).

Bring seeds from your garden or store seed packets to the Plant Swap to add to our new Seed Library. The Seed Library will offer free seeds for the community. Share your gardening knowledge!

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**18 and Up Only**

Create a diamond art masterpiece! Work on a diamond art kit alongside your fellow crafters. All supplies will be provided and stored at the library until your artwork is finished. Kits that have not been used for 2 meetings will be available to new members.

**Please note that due to limited supplies, each patron will get to make (1) item.

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There will be a brief lesson for beginners at the beginning of the session. Each class go over the following:

How each chess pieces moveChess rulesReview how to use a chess clockHow to use notationHow to set up the chess boardDiscuss special movesDescribe check and checkmateReview chess principalsCover minor tacticsDiscuss end game principalsThen members will get a chance to play each other

**Ages 9-17 ONLY & FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE**

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You work hard for your money. It's time to learn how to make your money work for you!

Join us at the Fairbanks Branch Library for a Free Financial Literacy Workshop: Making Your Money Work for You

This Free Financial Workshop will be held on the first and last Monday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Adult Programming Area in the Main Library of Fairbanks Branch Library.

Newcomers always welcome!

This program is being provided by Independent Agents of Primerica Financial Services. This is an educational program only.

By admin, Thu, 06/11/2026 - 07:00

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Join a Future U College and Career advisor for job Readiness preparation. This hands-on workshop will provide assistance in creating and or updating resumes and cover letters. Need interviewing tips, how to dress for success, and what direction should you take. 

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This beginner friendly lesson will introduce participants to cross-stitching, which is a form of counted-thread embroidery using X-shaped stitches to create a pattern.

This program is limited to attendees age 5 and up. Children under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults must be able to help their children with the project.This program involves sharp embroidery needles and embroidery scissors.Registration is required due to limited supplies and seating.
Senior Adults