Upcoming events and activities at the Maple Valley Library | August
Published 12:10 pm Tuesday, July 15, 2014
The Maple Valley Library is located at 21844 SE 248th Street in Maple Valley. For questions call 425-432-4620.
Children & Families
Counteract the “Summer Learning Slide” at the Library
Kids and teens who spend their summer reading and learning, come back in the fall better prepared for school than those who don’t—so KCLS created a new summer learning program called Thinkology: The Study of Fun. Build robots, do hands-on science projects, learn magic, create puppets and, of course, read! For details, visit any KCLS library or kcls.org/kids/summer.
Gravity Catastrophe Show
Monday, August 4, 3:30 p.m.
Presented by Alex Zerbe, the Professional Zaniac.
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Did you know you can demonstrate basic concepts of physics through the art of juggling? Learn about gravity, friction, center of mass and gyroscopic stability while being amazed by the skills of Alex!
Free tickets available at the Front Desk starting July 28.
Robot Garage
Wednesday, August 13, 10:30 a.m.
Presented by Museum of Flight.
Ages 8-12.
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.
Registration begins Wednesday, July 30.
Cool Camouflage
Monday, August 18, 2 p.m.
Ages 8-12.
Presented by Nature Vision.
Certain animals have mastered the art of disguise and it’s called camouflage! Observe different animals’ concealment patterns with our extensive pelt collection. Then test your own skills at going unnoticed in the ever popular game “Camouflage”. We will be going outside for this so wear good outdoor shoes!
Registration begins Monday, August 4.
Story Times in the Garden
Tuesday, August 19, 10:30 a.m.
Ages 3-6.
Held at Lake Wilderness Arboretum 22520 SE 248th, Maple Valley, 98038.
Come to the Lake Wilderness Arboretum meadow, by the gazebo for stories, music and munchies!
Parking is available at the Arboretum and Lake Wilderness Lodge.
Teens
Fandom Zone
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 3:30 p.m.
Create fan art, write fan fiction, make fandom crafts and props or just hang out and discuss your favorite or newest obsession! Snacks provided.
Young Authors Club
Tuesday, Aug. 12, 4 p.m.
Share ideas and get helpful tips for your next movie script, novel, poem or short story.
Adults
Maple Valley Library Guild Meeting
Wednesday, Aug. 6, 7 p.m.
Maple Valley Tuesday Evening Book Group
Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker by Jennifer Chiaverini
Tuesday, August 12, 7 p.m.
Between the Covers Wednesday Morning Book Group
Little Princes One Man’s Promise to Bring Home the Lost Children of Nepal By Connor Grenna
Wednesday, Aug.13, 10 a.m.
Computer Class: Microsoft 2013 Excel 2
Thursday, August 14, 10:30 a.m.
Please register.
Drop-In to Learn about eBooks
Saturday, August 16, 10:30 a.m.
Get started with KCLS eBooks! Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.
Start to Fitness – Impressions of the Dance
Saturday, August 16, 2 p.m.
In this slide presentation, Art Historian Gayle Clemans will present the paintings of Renoir, Degas and Toulouse-Lautrec, and show how they interpreted various dance forms popular during the late 19th Century in Paris.
If you want a more active, healthy lifestyle, it’s easy to get started at your library. Throughout 2014, find ideas, inspiration and tips on simple ways to add more movement and healthy options to your life through the new adult series, Start to Fitness.
Computer Class: One-on-One Assistance
Mondays, 10:30 a.m.
Have computer or software questions? Get help from KCLS volunteers with computer basics, Microsoft Office, Internet, email and computer learning resources.
