Black Diamond Library events calendar for April

The library is located at 24707 Roberts Drive, Black Diamond 98010

Phone number 360.886.1105

Children and Families

Family Story Times

Monday, April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 10:30 a.m.

All ages welcome with adult.

Black Diamond After-School Book Bunch at Black Diamond Elementary

The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog by John R. Erickson

Thursday, April 19, 3:45 p.m.

Ages 8 to 12, parents and siblings welcome.

This book group is open to all, but BDE students staying after school must bring a permission slip from their grown-up on the day of book group. Parents will need to sign out their children with the Children’s Librarian by 4:45 p.m.

Ready-Set-Read

If you are in elementary school, 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 are available at the library or online.

Tweens and Teens

DIY Cookie Decorating

Tuesday, April 3, 2 p.m.

For grades 4 and older.

The first in this year’s series of hands-on activities. Are you interested in baking? Come practice the art and skill of cookie decorating. Cookies, icing and decoration provided. Bring your creativity! 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. Sponsored by the KCLS Foundation.

Adults Drop-In to Learn about eBooks

Tuesday, April 10, 7 p.m.

Library staff is available to get you started with KCLS eBooks!

Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.

Friends of the Black Diamond Library Meeting

Wednesday, April 18, 7 p.m. 2012

Annual Poetry Contest

April 1-30

In Honor of National Poetry Month in April, the Black Diamond, Covington and Maple Valley Libraries are hosting a poetry contest for all ages. Three gift certificate prizes will be awarded per age category. Please pick up an entry form at Black Diamond, Covington or Maple Valley Libraries. Entries must be submitted by 9 p.m. on Monday, April 30.

Winners will be announced at the Poetry Coffeehouse evening, Covington Library, Tuesday, May 15, 7pm.