Upcoming activities and events at the Covington Library | July
The Covington Library is located at 27100 164th Avenue SE. For questions call 253.630.8761.
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.
A Day at the Beach: Create a Watercolor Nature Journal
Tuesday, July 1, 1 p.m.
Presented by Molly Hashimoto.
Ages 8-14.
Draw and paint your favorite beach life, including shells, sea stars and shore birds. Learn how to keep your own nature journal this summer. All materials included.
Registration required.
Bubbles, Volcanoes & Rocket Balloons Workshop
Tuesday, July 1, 7 p.m.
Presented by Debbie Hansen, the Science Lady.
Ages 3-12 with adult.
Discover scientific laws through fun experiments including floating eggs, rocket balloons, effervescent bubbles, a baking soda volcano, dancing raisins and foil boats.
Family Story Times
Wednesday, July 2, 16, 23 and 30, 10:05 a.m.
Tuesday, July 8, 15, 22 and 29, 7 p.m.
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Spanish Story Times
Wednesday, July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 6:30 p.m.
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Tuesday Twisters
Tuesday, July 8, 10:30 a.m.
Ages 2 and older with adult.
Grab your dancing shoes and get ready to shake, shimmy and wiggle up a storm!
Registration required.
Octopuses–Eight Times the Fun
Wednesday, July 9, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Presented by Seattle Aquarium.
Ages 5-12 with adult.
What has three hearts, blue blood and eight arms? The giant Pacific octopus, a species that lives right here in Puget Sound! Learn about the behavior, adaptations and anatomy of this amazing underwater neighbor.
Registration required.
Mathemagic!
Tuesday, July 15, 2 p.m.
Presented by Thomas Pruiksma.
Ages 8-12.
Discover secrets about numbers and learn to do mathemagic (math + magic) tricks to amaze your friends and family in this workshop.
Registration required.
We Learn, We Build, We Play
Wednesday, July 16, 1 p.m., 2:15 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Presented by Bricks4Kidz.
Ages 5-12 with adult.
Learn engineering fundamentals about gears, motion, force and much more through building motorized LEGO® construction kits.
Registration required.
Hands-On Bunraku Puppet Manipulation Workshop
Wednesday, July 23, 1 p.m.
Presented by Thistle Theatre.
Ages 8-18.
Discover Bunraku puppetry, a traditional Japanese art for hundreds of years. A brief history, mechanics and demonstration of the Japanese art form is followed by learning the manipulation required for each position on the Bunraku puppet team. Registration required.
Book Exchange!
Wednesday, July 23, 3:15 p.m.
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!
Gravity Catastrophe Show
Thursday, July 24, 10:30 a.m.
Presented by Alex Zerbe, the Professional Zaniac.Family program, all ages welcome with adult.Learn about gravity, friction, center of mass and gyroscopic stability while being amazed by the skills of Alex!
Science Magic Show
Thursday, July 31, 2 p.m.
Presented by Jeff Evans.
Ages 5 and older with adult.
Learn how magic can be explained by scientific principles, ranging from air pressure to center of mass.
Teens
Minecraft
Wednesday, July 2 and 16, 2:30 p.m.
Explore new terrain, gather raw materials, create amazing structures and watch out for Creepers!Registration suggested. Space is limited.
Game On!
Wednesday, July 2 and 16, 4-5 p.m.
Play video games at the library!
Wilderness Adventures
Wednesday, July 9, 2 p.m.
Presented by Wilderness Awareness School.
Learn tracking and awareness skills to be better prepared in a survival situation while discovering how to explore the great Northwest.
Registration suggested.
Pizza & Pages
Joelle Charbonneau’s The Testing
Wednesday, July 9, 4 p.m.
Read good books, eat good food and make good friends at this teen summer book group.
Crafternoon
Wednesday, July 23, 4 p.m.
Socialize and snack while making paper bead jewelry, origami creations, bags and other crafts.
Super Smash Brothers Brawl Tournament
Wednesday, July 30, 3 p.m.
Compete for honor and prizes in this single elimination Super Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament. Space is limited. Registration and warm up begins at 3 p.m. Tournament begins at 3:30 p.m.
Adults
Drop-In to Learn about eBooks
Thursday, July 10, 7 p.m.
Thursday, July 24, 4 p.m.
Get started with KCLS eBooks! Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.Prerequisite: Must have general knowledge of how your specific device works.
Master Gardeners Questions & Answers
Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m.
Get expert advice on your plant and landscape questions from Master Gardeners.
Computer Class: Microsoft 2013 PowerPoint
Monday, July 14, 7 p.m.
Registration required.
Start to Fitness: Beginning Ballroom Dance—Salsa
Tuesday, July 15, 7 p.m.
Ballroom dance performers Tames and Jim Alan make getting into shape fun while learning to dance the Salsa. Salsa dancing is a great cardio workout, and like all ballroom dancing, it is an extremely effective way to stimulate the body and mind. By the end of this hour-long program, participants will be dancing the basics of ballroom Salsa. No partner is necessary, as everyone will get the chance to dance.
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: Computer Basics
Monday, July 21, 7 p.m.
Registration required.
Reducing Stress Through Meditation
Tuesday, July 22, 6:30 p.m.
Presented by Ajili Hodari.
Learn the effectiveness of meditation in reducing stress-related responses, improving concentration, and enhancing clarity of thought. The presentation will also include a simple yet powerful meditation technique anyone can use to reduce stress.
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
Saturdays, 1 p.m.Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Get help from KCLS volunteers with computer basics, Microsoft Office, Internet, email and computer learning resources.
Adult Summer Reading
Are you an adult who likes to read in the summer? Come to the Covington, Maple Valley, Black Diamond and Enumclaw Libraries during the month of July and enter a weekly drawing to win a $25 gift card! Just fill out an Adult Summer Reading form, tell us about what you are reading and turn the form in for a chance to win.Starts July 1, with drawings every Monday, July 7, 14, 21 and 28.
