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BOTHELL REGIONAL LIBRARY 18215 98th Ave. NE.
425-486-7811
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
Chinese Story Times - Thurs, Sept. 2 and 16, 11am. All ages welcome with adult.
Early Literacy Parties in Spanish - Fri, Aug. 27, 1pm. For Spanish speaking families with children, newborn to age 5. Learn how to prepare your child for Kindergarten.
Hindi Story Time - Thurs, Sept. 9 and 23, 10:30am. All ages welcome with adult.
KidFlix - Tues, 10:30am and 7pm. Ages 3 and older with adult. Beat the mid-winter blues with a movie!
Korean Story Time - Mon, 7pm. All ages welcome with adult.
Mother Goose on the Loose Story Times - Tues, Sept. 7, 14, 21 and 28, 11am. Newborn to 23 months with adult.
Once Upon a Wednesday Story Times - Wed, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 10:30am. Ages 2 and older with adult.
Pajamarama Story Times - Tues, Sept. 7, 14, 21 and 28, 7pm. Ages 3 and older with adult.
Preschool Story Times - Wed, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 9:30am. Ages 3 and older with adult.
Russian Story Times - Fri, Sept. 3 and 17, 11am. All ages welcome with adult.
Spanish Story Times - Sat, Sept. 4 and 18, 11am. All ages welcome with adult.
Toddler Story Times - Tues, Sept. 7, 14, 21 and 28, 9:30am. Ages 2 to 3 with adult.
Tuesday Night Family Series - Tues, 7pm. All ages welcome. If the weather is good, we will meet in the outdoor library courtyard. Otherwise, meet in the library meeting room. If indoors, seating will be limited and free tickets will be distributed at the Information Desk (while supplies last, 30 minutes prior to the show).
PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
Citizenship Class - Mondays beginning Sept. 13, Noon. Get help preparing for the citizenship exam.
Computer Classes: Register online or call 425-486-7811.
ESL Talk Time - Mondays and Saturdays, 10am; No class on Mon, Sept. 6. Improve your English speaking and listening skills.
Tales and Tea - Wed, Sept. 8, 2pm. Come for a selected short story and a refreshing cup of tea.
DUVALL LIBRARY
PO Box 339. 15619 Main Street NE, Duvall
425-788-1173
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
Brown Bag Story Time - Tues, 12:05pm. All ages welcome. Bring a lunch and enjoy songs, stories and puppets.
Preschool Story Times - Tues, Sept. 14, 21 and 28, 11:30am. Ages 3 and older with adult.
Toddler Story Times - Tues, Sept. 14, 21 and 28, 10:30am. Ages 2 to 3 with adult.
Young Toddler Story Times - Fri, Sept. 17 and 24, 10:15am. Ages 12 to 24 months with adult.
Volunteer to be a NetMaster! - The Duvall Library needs dedicated volunteers to teach computer skills at the library. You don’t need to be an expert—KCLS provides training, teaching materials and computers for the classes in exchange for a flexible six month commitment. Schedules vary at each library. To find out more information or register for service, call: 425-369-3456 or toll free 1-877-905-2008 or see the NetMaster page on www.kcls.org or ask at the library.
KENMORE REGIONAL LIBRARY - 18138 73rd Ave. NE. 425-486-8747
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
Morning Story Times - Wed, Sept. 8, 15, 22 and 29, 10:30am. All ages welcome with an adult.
Ready-Set-Read - Elementary school age, take the Reading Challenge, read at least 20 minutes per day for 20 days within a month and choose a new paperback book at your community library, forms available: www.kcls.org/rsr/
Spanish/English Story Time with Marco Cortes - Wed, 10:30am. All ages welcome with adult.
PROGRAMS FOR TEENS
Picture This! - Capture your summer in photos! Each week, we will post a new theme. Take a photo that fits and submit it to the Kenmore Library.
PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
Kenmore Daytime Book Discussion Group: Beneath A Marble Sky by John Shores - Wed, Sept. 1, 1pm
Evening Book Discussion Group: Generosity: An Enhancement by Richard Powers - Mon, Aug. 30, 7pm.
Evening Book Discussion Group: Maisie Dobbs: A Novel by Jacqueline Winspear - Mon, Sept. 27, 7pm
One-on-One Computer Assistance - Do you need extra help on the computer? A KCLS volunteer instructor can give you one-on-one assistance on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month from 1-3pm. No appointment necessary, assistance provided on a drop-in basis using a library laptop.
KINGSGATE REGIONAL LIBRARY
12315 NE 143rd Street, Kirkland. www.kclg.org or 425-821-7686
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
Baby Story Times - Thurs, Noon. Ages 6 to 12 months with adult.
Early Literacy Parties in Spanish - Tues, 6:30pm. Spanish-speaking families with children newborn to age 5. Series of FREE workshops for families to learn about Early Literacy and how to prepare their children for Kindergarten.
Family Story Time - Fri, 10:30am. Ages 2 to 6 with adult.
Japanese Story Times - Mon, 10am. Ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Japanese Baby Story Time - Mon, 10:30am. Newborn to 24 months with adult.
Mon Movie Matinees - Mon, Aug. 30, 11am. All ages welcome with adult. Join us each week for a movie. G or PG rated films.
Preschool Story Times - Wed, 10:30am. Ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Terrific Twos Story Times - Tues, 10:30am. Ages 2 to 3 with adult.
Wonderful Ones Story Times - Thurs, 10:30am. Ages 12 to 24 months with adult.
PROGRAMS FOR TEENS
Game On! - Wed, 1:30pm.
Hunger Games Fan Fiction and Fan Art Contest - Contest open to teens entering grades 7-12 in the Fall. Celebrate the release of the latest Hunger Games book with a fan fiction or fan art piece! Two grand prize winners will receive a prize pack with the brand new book, Mockingjay. Pick up an entry form and more details at the Kingsgate Library.
PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
Citizenship Preparation Classes – Wed, 7:30pm. Get help with the citizenship interview process, including civics and government questions, reading and writing English, and practicing your interview skills.
ELS Talk Time - Tues, 2pm; Thurs, 6:30pm. Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group.
Kingsgate/Woodinville Libraries Book Discussion Group - Sat, Aug. 28, 10am. Meets at the Woodinville Library.
One-on-One Computer Assistance - Wed, 6-7:30-pm. Do you need extra help on the computer? A KCLS volunteer instructor can give you one-on-one help. No appointment necessary, assistance provided on a drop-in basis.
Write-Time Lab - Mon, 6:30pm. Come to Hopelink’s Free ESL Write-Time to work on beginning-level and intermediate-level writing skills in English.
LAKE FOREST REGIONAL LIBRARY - 17171 Bothell Way, NE. 206-362-8860
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
Picnic Story Time – Wed, Noon. Ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Story Fun For Toddlers – Wed, 10am: Toddlers; 11am: Preschoolers.
PROGRAMS FOR TEENS
Anime Review Group - Tues, 3:30pm. Held in Third Place Commons Meeting Room. Ages 12 and older. Watch episodes of anime and share Sakura-con experiences.
Pizza and Books – Tues, Sept. 7, 4-5pm. Held in the Third Place Commons Meeting Room. Ages 12 to 18.
PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
Computer Basics - Free beginner computer classes are available at the library, including using Microsoft Word and Excel and Internet instruction. Please call for information and registration. Please contact the Lake Forest Library or log onto www.kcls.org for information on Computer Classes.
Friends of the Lake Forest Park Library Meeting - Thurs, Sept. 9, 7pm. Held at the Lake Forest Park City Hall Meeting Room.
Writer’s Workshop with Frances Dayee - Thurs, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 10am. Held in the Third Place Commons Meeting Room. Drop-ins welcome.
WOODINVILLE REGIONAL LIBRARY
17105 Avondale Rd., NE.
425-788-0733
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
Pajama Story Times - Tues, Sept. 14, 21 and 28, 7pm. All ages welcome with adult.
Preschool Story Times - Mon, Sept. 13, 20 and 27, 10:30am and 1:30pm. Ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Spanish Story Times - Wed, Sept. 15, 22 and 29, 10:30am. Ages 2 to 12 with their families.
Summer Story Times - Tues, 1:30pm. Ages 3 to 8 with adult.
Story Time and Author Visit - Mon, Sept. 27, 10:30am. Local author, Samantha R. Vamos, will read her bilingual children’s picture book, Before You Were Here, Mi Amor about all the things one family does to welcome a new child into the world. Parents Magazine (May 2009) nominated this book as "Best for Babies."
PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
Clear the Clutter and Create a Space You Love With Professional Organizer Maulitta Brown - Sat, Sept. 18, 3pm.
Computer Classes: Email Level 3 – Mon, Aug. 30, 7pm; MS Publisher - Mon, Sept. 20, 7pm; Microsoft Excel Level 1 - Wed, Sept. 22, 5pm; Microsoft Excel Level 2 - Wed, Sept. 22, 7pm; MS Powerpoint - Mon, Sept. 27, 7pm; Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Wed, Sept. 29, 5pm; Microsoft Excel Level 4 - Wed, Sept. 29, 7pm
ESL Classes - Thurs, Sept. 16 and 23, 5pm. Open to all levels.
Friends of the Woodinville Library Used Book Sale - Fri, Sept. 10, 4pm: Members only preview. $5 membership available at the door. Sat, Sept. 11, 10am: Open to everyone.
Friends of the Woodinville Library Meeting - Thurs, Sept. 9, 7pm.
Kingsgate/Woodinville Libraries Book Discussion Group - Sat, Aug. 28, 10am. Meets at the Woodinville Library.
Library on Wheels Visits the Woodinville Farmer’s Market - Sat, Sept. 25, All Day. Take this opportunity to climb aboard the Library2Go van, get a library card, check out some library materials and enter in a drawing for a Barnes and Noble gift card.
One-on-One Computer Help - Wed, Sept. 15, 10am and 11am; Mon, Sept. 20, 10am and 11am. Drop in or call the Information Desk to make an appointment, 425-788-0733.
Share your Love of Reading with Someone Who Cannot Visit the Library! - Volunteer to select, deliver and return library materials to a shut-in patron at least once a month, for one year. You must be age 18 or older and have reliable transportation. Training is provided and takes about an hour. For more information contact Susan LaFantasie, 425-369-3235 or 877-905-2008.
Talk Time - Thurs, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 7pm. Improve your English conversation skills.
Volunteer to be a NetMaster! - The Woodinville Library needs dedicated volunteers to teach computer skills at the library. You don’t need to be an expert—KCLS provides training, teaching materials and computers for the classes in exchange for a flexible six month commitment. Schedules vary at each library. To find out more information or register for service, call: 425-369-3456 or toll free 1-877-905-2008 or see the NetMaster page on www.kcls.org or ask at the library.
Woodinville Library Men’s Book Club: Quantico by Greg Bear - Mon, Sept. 27, 7pm.
