Upcoming events at the Covington library | April
The Covington Library is located at 27100 164th Avenue SE in Covington. For questions call 253-630-8761.
Children & Families
Infant and Young Toddler Story Times
10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 1, 8, 22 and 29
Newborn to 24 months with adult, siblings welcome.
Family Pajama Story Times
7 p.m., Tuesday, April 1, 8, 22 and 29
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Toddler Story Times
10:05 a.m., Wednesday, April 2, 9, 23 and 30
Ages 2 to 3 1/2 with adult.
Preschool Story Times
10:45 a.m., Wednesday, April 2, 9, 23 and 30
Ages 3 1/2 to 6 with adult.
Spanish Story Times
6:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 2, 9, 23 and 30
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Puppets Please!
10:30 a.m., Friday, April 4
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
An up close and personal performance that allows for plenty of contact between puppets and children.
Young Readers Book Bunch
Lemonade and other Poems Squeezed from a Single Word by Bob Raczka
10 a.m., Saturday, April 12
Grades 1 to 3 with adult.
Book Exchange!
11:15 a.m., Saturday, April 12
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Bring up to 20 of your gently used books and trade them for an equal number selected from the donations of others!
Celebrate Día!
1:15 p.m., Saturday, April 26
Celebrate children around the world with this special Día!
1:15 p.m.: Spanish Story Time
2 p.m.: Dance program presented by Folklore Mexicano Tonantzin
2:50 p.m.: Puppet story in English
3 p.m.: Create your own puppets for storytelling
Teens
Game On!
4-5 p.m., Wednesday, April 2 and 16
Play video games at the library!
Study Zone
6:30-8:30 p.m., Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
No Study Zone during Spring Break, April 6-12.
Grades K-12.
Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors.
Adults
Friends of the Covington Library Meeting
7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 1
Covington Adult Book Group
Below Stairs by Margaret Powell
2 p.m., Thursday, April 3
Drop-In to Learn about eBooks
4 p.m., Thursday, April 3
Get started with KCLS eBooks! Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.
Poetry Coffeehouse
7 p.m., Wednesday, April 23
Join authors Paul Nelson, Amber Nelson, Peter Munro and Judith Roche from the SPLAB organization for an evening of open mike poetry reading for all ages. Treats and coffee will be provided.
Native Plant Potpourri
7 p.m., Tuesday, April 29
Local expert John Neorr will discuss native plants of the Pacific Northwest in honor of Native Plant Awareness Week.
AARP Tax Help
10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays ending April 14
AARP Tax Aide volunteers will provide free tax assistance preparation.
Please pick up an AARP intake worksheet at the library Information Desk. This needs to be complete before your appointment. No complex or business returns, please. NEW IRS REQUIREMENTS: You must bring documented proof of Social Security Number for everyone on the return (taxpayer, spouse, dependents). Acceptable documentation includes original or clear copy of Social Security Card; a prior tax return is not sufficient. A legible picture ID for the taxpayer(s) present at the time of the appointment is also required. Priority given to seniors and low incomes.Appointments are made one week in advance by phone or in person. Call 253-630-8761 or stop by the library to make an appointment.
Talk Time
6 p.m., Thursdays
Free conversation class to improve basic English.
Citizenship Classes
12:30 p.m., SaturdaysGet help with the Citizenship interview process.
Computer Classes
Registration required.
Microsoft Excel Levels 1 & 2
6:30 p.m., Monday, April 7
Email Level 2
6:30 p.m., Monday, April 21
One-on-One Assistance
1:30 p.m., Wednesdays
1 p.m., Saturday, April 5
