The Covington Library is located at 27100 164th Avenue SE, Covington 98042. For questions call 253.630.8761.

Children & Families

Infant and Young Toddler Story Times

Tuesday, September 9, 16 and 23, 10:05 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Newborn to 24 months with adult.

Pajamarama Family Story Times

Tuesday, September 9, 16 and 23, 7 p.m.

All ages welcome with adult.

Family Story Times

Wednesday, September 10, 17 and 24, 10:05 a.m.

Friday, September 12, 19 and 26, 10:05 a.m.

All ages welcome with adult.

Spanish Story Times

Wednesday, September 10, 17 and 24, 6:30 p.m.

All ages welcome with adult.

Robot Garage

Saturday, September 13, 10:30 a.m.

Presented by Museum of Flight.

Learn about the science and history of robots and the latest achievements of robots in space, on Earth and in the home. Use the Museum’s robotics kits to explore the basic engineering skills required to build a successful extra-terrestrial rover.

Register online or at the library beginning August 30.

Build It!

Saturday, September 20, 10:30 a.m.

All ages welcome.

The library will provide the LEGO and DUPLO blocks, straws and connectors, and wooden blocks-you provide the fun! Build, create and share.

Young Readers Book Bunch

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst

Saturday, September 27, 10 a.m.

Grades 1 to 3, adult companion welcome.

Teens

Maze Runner Trivia Contest

Answer trivia questions about James Dashner’s best-selling novel, The Maze Runner, and enter to win a $25 Amazon gift card! Entry forms are available at the Black Diamond, Covington and Maple Valley Libraries.

Entries must be turned into a participating library before closing on September 30.

Study Zone

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning September 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Grades K-12.

Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors.

Teen Study Hall

Most Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning September 8, 3-5:45 p.m.

Bring your books and study on your own or in groups.

Game On!

Wednesday, September 3 and 17, 4-5 p.m.

Play video games at the library!

Adults

Friends of the Covington Library Meeting

Tuesday, September 2, 7:30 p.m.

Life in Service at Downton Abbey

Monday, September 8, 7 p.m.

Using period images, historian Tames Alan talks about what it was like to live and work downstairs on an estate such as Downton Abbey before the First World War. Come learn what was expected of those who entered service, from the complicated hierarchy between upper and lower servants and their duties, to the high jinks downstairs that accompanied the long hours of drudgery. As with all her Living History Lectures, a question-and-answer period follows.

Covi Adult Book Group

The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton

Thursday, September 11, 2 p.m.

Master Gardeners Questions & Answers

Saturday, September 13, 10 a.m.

Get expert advice on your plant and landscape questions from Master Gardeners. Available in the library lobby.

Future of Genealogy

Tuesday, September 16, 7 p.m.

Join Winona Laird and Janet Camarata from the South King County Genealogical Society to hear them address the current changes in our world and their impact on genealogists of the future.

Spy Thrillers! Film Series

Saturday, September 20, 1 p.m.: The Spy Who Loved Me

Saturday, October 18, 1 p.m.: The Pink Panther

Saturday, November 15, 1 p.m.: The Breach

Enjoy edge-of-your-seat action, light refreshment and a lively discussion following the movie. It’s like a book club with movies-join us!

ESL Class Testing and Registration

Monday, September 8, 5 p.m.

A level test is required for registration in the library’s ESL classes. Arrive early. Please bring photo identification. Fall Quarter starts September 22, 2014.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes

Mondays and Wednesdays starting September 22, 6 p.m.

A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills. Level test required for registration.

Talk Time

Thursdays, 6 p.m.

Practice your English conversation skills! Talk Time is a free, informal, conversation class.

Citizenship Classes

Saturdays, 10am

Get help practicing for the Citizenship Test.

Computer Classes

One-on-One Computer Help

Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Saturdays, 1 p.m.

Drop-In to Learn about eBooks

Thursday, September 4, 7 p.m.

Thursday, September 18, 4 p.m.

Microsoft Publisher 2013

Monday, September 15, 7 p.m.

Gmail Level 1

Monday, September 29, 7 p.m.