Black Diamond Library
February 2011
Children & Families
Discover Stories! Family Story Times
Mondays, February 7-May 2, 10:30am
No Story Time on February 21.
All ages welcome with adult, childcare providers welcome.
Discover new stories, rhymes, flannel boards and songs in this active fun-filled,
half-hour program designed to help build Early Literacy skills as your child gets
ready to read.
Black Diamond After-School Book Bunch at Black Diamond Elementary
Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Thursday, February 17, 3:45pm
Ages 8 to 12, parents and siblings welcome.
Enjoy free pizza, play games and talk about great books when you join us after school
in the Black Diamond Elementary School Library.
New members always welcome.
This book group is open to all, but students staying after school at BDE must have
a permission slip from their parents. Parents will need to sign out their children
with the Children's Librarian by 4:35pm.
Sponsored by the Friends of Black Diamond Library.
Ready-Set-Read
If you are in elementary school, take the Reading Challenge! Read at least 20 minutes
per day for 20 days in one month and choose a new paperback book at your community
library.
Forms are available online and at the library.
Teens
Read Three, Get One Free
Read three books, write three thoughtful reviews and get a prize book...free!
Pick up a form at the Information Desk.
Adults
Friends of the Black Diamond Library Book Sale
Friday, February 4, 10am-6pm
Saturday, February 5, 10am-5pm
Great selection at bargain prices! The Friends of the Black Diamond Library provides
financial support for programming throughout the year.
Microsoft Word Level 1
Tuesday, February 8, 10:30am
Learn basic skills for entering, correcting and revising text on a computer. Prerequisite:
Ability to use the mouse and keyboard.
Registration begins Tuesday, January 25.
Microsoft Word Level 2
Tuesday, February 15, 10:30am
Learn how to select and format text, set margins, align paragraphs and use the cut
and paste function. Prerequisite: Basic understanding of Word and experience creating
and saving documents.
Registration begins Tuesday, January 25.
Black Diamond Library 3rd Tuesday Book Club
Mornings in Jenin by Susan Abulhawa
Tuesday, February 15, 7pm
Join us for a lively, thoughtful discussion.
Copies of the following month's book will be available at each book group, and then
at library as long as copies are available.
Refreshments provided courtesy of the Friends of the Black Diamond Library.
Friends of the Black Diamond Library Meeting
Wednesday, February 16, 7pm
This nonprofit group supports the Black Diamond Library through fundraising, sponsorship
of programs and services and increasing awareness of the library's vital community
role. Join us!
Covington Library
27100 164th Avenue SE, Covington 98042
253.630.8761
February 2011 Events
Children & Families
Wee Ones Story Times
Tuesdays, February 1-March 1, 10:30am
Newborn to 24 months with adult.
Pajamarama Story Times
Tuesdays, February 1-March 1, 7pm
All ages welcome with adult.
Toddler Tales Story Times
Wednesdays, February 2-March 2, 10:05am
Ages 2 to 3 1/2 with adult.
Preschool Pizzazz Story Times
Wednesdays, February 2-March 2, 10:45am
Ages 3 1/2 to 6 with adult.
Family Story Times
Thursdays, February 3-March 3, 10:05am
All ages welcome with adult.
Spanish-English Story Times
Fridays, February 4-March 4, 10:30am
Young Readers Book Bunch
Elephants Can Paint, Too! by Katya Arnold
Saturday, February 5, 10-11am
Grades 1 to 4, adult welcome.
Kids Book Group
Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Thursday, February 17, 1pm
Ages 8 to 12 with adult.
Instant Plays
Tuesday, February 22, 3pm
Ages 5 and older with adult.
Create a character or choose one from your reading, don your costume and be part
of an improvised play based on your character interactions! Holly Gwinn Graham leads
young actors through original tales with themes of community, cooperation, listening,
non-violence, humor and the marvels all around us; two plays in a one-hour program
with music.
Ready-Set-Read
Read at least 20 minutes per day for 20 days within a month and choose a new paperback
book at your community library.
Forms are available at the library or online.
Teens
Game On!
Wednesday, February 2 and 16, 4pm
Play videogames at the library!
Teen Book Group
When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead
Wednesday, February 9, 4pm
Study Zone
Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm
No Study Zone February 21-24.
Grades K-12.
Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer
tutors.
Teen After-Hours @ the Library
Friday, February 25, 7-10pm
We're opening the library on Friday night just for teens. Play videogames, use computers,
snack or just hangout. All free! Teens must be picked up by 10pm.
Registration required.
Read Three, Get One Free!
Read three books, write three short, thoughtful reviews and get a new paperback
book…free!
Pick up an entry form at any KCLS library or online.
Adults
Computer Classes
Please ask at the library for this month’s classes and registration.
Friends of the Covington Library Meeting
Tuesday, February 1, 7:30pm
ESL Classes
Mondays and Wednesdays, 6pm
No class on February 21.
English classes for levels 1, 2 and 3. Level test required for registration.
Citizenship Classes
Saturdays, 12:30pm
Get help with the Citizenship interview process.
Talk Time
Monday, February 7 and 14, 10:30am
Free conversation class to improve basic English.
Meet Author and Career Consultant: Allan Hay
Memory Mining: Digging for Gems from Your Past Good Work
Tuesday, February 8, 7pm
Learn the simple strategies that will set you apart from any competition for the
job you want by examining your experience from past positions and applying them
to the qualifications of the new job.
Meet the Author: Richard LeMieux
Breakfast at Sally's: One Homeless Man's Inspirational Journey
Thursday, February 10, 2pm
Successful businessman Richard LeMieux lost his business, his family, his home and
found himself eating at "Sally's"-what the homeless call the Salvation Army's soup
kitchen. LeMieux, who now lives in Bremerton, used a beat-up typewriter to movingly
describe his experience of life on the street. He will discuss his experiences,
answer questions and sign his book.
A Strike at the Heart: Historical Memory and Roslyn’s Western Miner’s Union
Sunday, February 13, 2pm
David Bullock, Professor of Communications at Walla Walla Univsersity, will speak
on the history of the Roslyn/Cle Elum Strike of 1934 and tell how this struggle
for fair wages and safe working conditions is relevant today.
Laughter Club
Monday, February 14, 10:05am
Please join our adult group for a half hour of easy stretching and laughing exercises!
Never Bored in Washington State
Sunday, February 20, 2pm
Ages 10 and older.
Using slides and stories Mark Reeves will show you where you can find adventure
off the main highways and on the back roads in Washington State.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Saturday, February 26 and Sunday, February 27, during library open hours
Purchase used books, videos and CDs at bargain prices.
Proceeds support library programs and events. Donations welcome.
Study Zone Volunteers Needed!
For more information and to apply, please visit http://www.kcls.org/volunteer click
on Study Zone or call the Study Zone Coordinator, 425.369.3312.
Fairwood Library
Fairwood Library
17009 140th Avenue SE, Renton 98058
425.226.0522
February 2011 Events
Children & Families
Preschool Story Times
Tuesday, February 1, 8 and 15, 10am and 11am
Ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Pajama Story Times
Wednesday, February 2, 9 and 16, 7pm
Ages 3 and older with adult.
Wee Ones Story
Thursday, February 3, 10 and 17, 10:30am
Ages 6 to 24 months with adult.
Toddler Sharing Times
Monday, February 7, 14 and 28, 10am and 11am
Ages 2 to 3 with adult.
Teens
Teen Writing Workshop
Thursday, February 10, 7pm
Participate in writing exercises that will stretch your creative thinking.
Adults
Downtown Mountain Boys Concert
Thursday, February 3, 7pm
The Downtown Mountain Boys, based in Seattle, Washington, is an exciting and accomplished
bluegrass band. Enjoy three-part harmonies that send shivers up your spine, add
dazzling instrumental firepower and you have the sound of the Downtown Mountain
Boys.
One-on-One Computer Help
Thursday, February 3, 10, 17 and 24, 6-8pm
Do you need extra help on the computer?
A KCLS volunteer instructor can give you one on one help.
Please call to make an appointment, 425.226.0522.
AARP Tax Assistance
Friday, February 4, 11, 18 and 25, 10am
Monday, February 7, 14 and 28, 4pm
Free tax help at the library, provided by the AARP.
Sign up is required at the Information Desk or call 425.226.0522.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30pm
No class on February 21.
Free class to improve basic English skills-reading, writing and speaking.
Registration required. Call the MultiService Center to register, 253.838.6810.
The Fairwood Library's Birthday Celebration
Saturday, February 5, 2pm
Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Fairwood Library! Join us for a special concert
by the Covington Grass Band and enjoy refreshments.
Talk Time
Saturday, February 5, 12, 19 and 26, 10am
Free conversation class to improve basic English.
Fairwood Afternoon Book Club
Born Round: The Secret History of a Full-Time Eater by Frank Bruni
Wednesday, February 9, 11:30am
Computer Class: Internet Level I
Wednesday, February 9, 7pm
Registration required.
Evening Book Group
Kabul Beauty School: An American Woman Goes Behind the Veil by Deborah Rodriguez
Tuesday, February 15, 7:30pm
Maple Valley Library
21844 SE 248th Street, Maple Valley 98038
425.432.4620
February 2011 Events
Children & Families
Tuesday Tales
Tuesday, February 1, 8, 15, 22 and March 1, 10:30am
Ages 3 to 7 with adult.
Once Upon a Wednesday Story Times
Wednesday, February 2, 9, 16, 23 and March 2, 10:30am
Ages 3 to 7 with adult.
Toddler Story Times
Friday, February 4, 11, 18, 25 and March 4, 10:30am
Ages 2 to 3 with adult.
Wee Ones Story Times
Monday, February 7, 14 and 28, 10:30am
Newborn to 24 months with adult.
Pajama Story Times
Monday, February 7, 14 and 28, 7pm
Ages 3 to 7 with adult.
Teens
Young Authors Club
Thursday, February 10, 4pm
Share your work, get helpful writing tips and constructive criticism.
Teen After-Hours
Friday, February 11, 7pm
Grades 6-12.
We're opening up the library on a Friday night just for teens. Play videogames,
snack and use library computers.
Adults
Maple Valley Library Guild Meeting
Wednesday, February 2, 7pm
Maple Valley Library Advisory Board Meeting
Thursday, February 3, 7pm
Microsoft Word Level 1
Monday, February 7, 10:30am
Registration begins Monday, January 24.
Maple Valley Tuesday Evening Book Group
Olive Kitteridgeby Elizabeth Strout
Tuesday, February 8, 7pm
Between the Covers Book Group
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
Wednesday, February 9, 10am
Microsoft Word Level 2
Monday, February 14, 10:30am
Registration begins Monday, January 24.
Downtown Mountain Boys Concert
Friday, February 18, 10:30am
Held at Maple Valley Creative Arts Center
23220 Maple Valley Highway SE Suite 15 (Wilderness Business Park)
The Downtown Mountain Boys is the Pacific Northwest's most exciting and accomplished
bluegrass band.
Sponsored by the Maple Valley Library Guild and the Maple Valley Creative Arts Council.
Maple Valley Men's Book Club
13 Bankers: the Wall Street Takeover and the Next Financial Meltdown By Simon Johnson
and James Kwak Wednesday, February 23, 6:30pm
