Upcoming activities at the Maple Valley Library

The Maple Valley Library is located at 21844 SE 248th Street, Maple Valley 98038. For questions call 425.432.4620.

The Maple Valley Library is located at 21844 SE 248th Street, Maple Valley 98038. For questions call 425.432.4620.

 

Children & Families

Family Pajama Story Times

Monday, September 8, 15 and 22, 7 p.m.

Ages 3 to 7 with adult.

 

Preschool Story Times

Tuesday Tales!

Tuesday, September 9, 16 and 23, 10:30 a.m.

Ages 3 to 7 with adult.

Afternoon Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, September 9, 16 and 23, 1:30 p.m.

Ages 3 to 7 with adult.

 

Preschool Story Times

Once Upon a Wednesday!

Wednesday, September 10, 17 and 24, 10:30 a.m.

Ages 3 to 7 with adult.

 

Teens

Maze Runner Trivia Contest

September 1-30

Middle school, junior high and high school students.

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.

 

Young Authors Club

Tuesday, September 9, 4 p.m.

Share ideas and get helpful tips for your next movie script, novel, poem or short story.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

Tuesday, September 23, 4:30 p.m.

Volunteer and give input for how to best serve teens at the library.

 

MAKE

Bricks 4 Kidz Stop Motion Animation

Saturday, September 27, 1 p.m.

Working in teams, students create a unique story using their imaginations. Lots of ideas, images, sketches and Legos® will be used to get your imagination going in each class. This fun, action-packed program combines real-life team building and creative skills with real-kid stop motion fun!

Unleash your creativity and strengthen your science and technology skills at the same time with KCLS’ MAKE events, the new fall season of STREAM-based programs.

If you can imagine something, you can learn to make it at the library. Follow your curiosity and explore the latest computer technologies. Try your hand at animation and special effects. Create a robotic puppet and learn basic physical engineering. MAKE programs will show you how in supportive, hands-on workshops.

 

 

Adults

Maple Valley Library Guild Meeting

Wednesday, September 3, 7 p.m.

 

Start to Fitness

Meditation for Optimum Well Being

Saturday, September 6, 2 p.m.

People have been practicing meditation for centuries and today we see a surge in its popularity as new benefits continue to be discovered. It is recognized how meditation can help the body, mind and spirit. Incorporating meditation into one’s life has many positive effects. Join Ajili Hodari, Esq who has been meditating regularly for over 30 years and offering these inspiring programs. Learn a simple meditation technique that can help you in all aspects of your life.

If you’re resolved to begin 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.

 

Maple Valley Tuesday Evening Book Group

Inferno by Dan Brown

Tuesday, September 9, 7 p.m.

 

Wednesday Morning Book Group

Sandalwood Tree by Elle Newmark

Wednesday, September 10, 10 a.m.

 

Start to Fitness

Mastery Approach to Parenting in Sports

Thursday, September 18, 7 p.m.

Presented by Frank Smoll, PhD, UW Department of Psychology.

How can moms and dads become successful sport parents? In answering this question, over 35 years of experience in coaching and parent education went into developing the Mastery Approach to Parenting in Sports (MAPS). The primary objective of MAPS is to assist parents in creating a mastery-oriented climate that promotes achievement in all areas of life, including sports. During this workshop, parents are taught how to create a learning environment that promotes youngsters’ personal, social and athletic development.

If you’re resolved to begin 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 Classes

One-on-One Assistance

Monday, September 8, 15, 22 and 29, 10:30 a.m.

 

Drop-In to Learn about eBooks

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

 

Microsoft 2013 Excel 3

Thursday, September 18, 10:30 a.m.