Upcoming activities and classes at the Covington Library.
Children & Families
Family Story Times
Pajamarama!
7 p.m., April 2, 9, 23 and 30
All ages welcome with adult.
Light it up BLUE on April 2 at a story time recognizing Autism Awareness Month.
Young Toddler Story Times
10:05 and 11 a.m., April 2, 9, 23 and 30
Newborn to 24 months with adult.
Toddler Tales Story Times
10:05 a.m., April 3, 10 and 24
Ages 2-3.5 with adult.
Light it up BLUE on April 3 at a story time recognizing Autism Awareness Month.
Preschool Story Times
10:45 a.m., April 3, 10 and 24
Ages 3.5-6 with adult.
Spanish Story Times
6:30 p.m., April 3, 10 and 24
All ages welcome with adult.
Light it up BLUE on April 3 at a story time recognizing Autism Awareness Month.
Smile! Let’s Draw a Manga Super-Hero
4 p.m., April 11
Grades 4 and older.
Presented by Manga Kissaten Comics.
This hands-on class will teach you the steps for drawing faces including emotions, angles, manga eyes and that super cool Manga hair. Please register in advance.
Young Readers Book Bunch
10 a.m., April 13
Grades 1-3 with adult.
Read, talk about books, play games and munch a mid-morning snack.This month please bring any poetry book of your choice to share.
Recess Monkey Rocks!
2 p.m., April 13
A nationally acclaimed trio of Seattle teachers bring their high-energy family dance party to the library!
Teens
Game On!
4-5 p.m., April 3 and April 17
Play video games at the library!
Study Zone6:30-8:30 p.m., Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
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., April 2
One-on-One Computer Assistance
1:30 p.m., April 3, 10, 17 and 24
5:30 p.m., April 11 and 25
Covington Adult Book Group
The Paris Wife by Paula McLain
2 p.m., April 4
Drop-In to Learn about eBooks
7 p.m., April 4 and 18
Get started with KCLS eBooks! Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.
Laughter Club
10:05 a.m., April 8
Join this adult group for a half hour of easy stretching and laughing exercises!
Computer Class: Microsoft Excel Level 1
6:30 p.m., April 15
Registration required.
A Place at the Table: Canning 101
6:30 p.m., April 25
Learn about the science behind food preservation while simultaneously introducing creative and thoughtful ways to move your canning products to the next level. You will leave well-informed!
Meet the Author: Terry Brooks
2 p.m., April 27
Bestselling fantasy writer, Terry Brooks, returns to celebrate the library’s 20th Anniversary. Terry was the first major author to visit the Covington Library when he talked about his writing process for the popular Shannara series. Twenty years later, Terry is still a top selling author of fantasy and has added many more Shannara episodes for his fans to enjoy.
AARP Tax Assistance
10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays through April 15.
AARP Tax Aide volunteers will provide free tax assistance preparation.Priority given to seniors and low incomes. 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., Saturdays
Get help with the Citizenship interview process.
