Plateau residents will learn how to live and prosper in earthquake country during free events at local libraries during September and October.

Earthquake experts will share simple actions – as well as tools and products – to help plan for and respond to earthquakes. They will also discuss the underlying science and geologic processes behind Washington’s earthquakes.

The program will be offered at

• 2 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Bonney Lake library, 18501 90th St. E.

• 4 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Buckley library, 123 S. River Ave.

Sessions also are planned for Sumner Graham, Lakewood, Parkland/Spanaway, South Hill, Summit and Tillicum. Details for those programs are available at www.piercecountylibrary.org.

Those attending the earthquake programs may enter a drawing for a chance to win a copy of “Full Rip 9.0: The Next Big Earthquake in the Pacific Northwest” by Sandi Doughton.

Pierce County Department of Emergency Management and Pacific Northwest Seismic Network sponsor these free events.