Covington Library
27100 164th Avenue SE, Covington 98042
(253) 630-8761
November 2014 Events
Children & Families
Act It Out! Drama Workshop
Saturday, Nov. 1, 2 p.m.
Presented by Youth Theatre Northwest.
Ages 10 to 14.
Play a variety of theatre games to develop your acting skills!
Space is limited. Please register.
Infant and Young Toddler Story Times
Tuesday, Nov. 4 and 18, 10:05 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Newborn to 24 months with adult.
Stories, songs and fun!
Family Pajama Story Times
Tuesday, Nov. 4 and 18, 7 p.m.
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Stories, songs and fun!
Family Story Times
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 12 and 19, 10:05 a.m.
Friday, Nov. 7, 14 and 21, 10:05 a.m.
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Stories, songs and fun!
Spanish-English Story Times
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 12 and 19, 6:30 p.m.
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Stories, songs and fun!
MAKE-2014
Tabletop Moviemaking: Film and Animation in Miniature
Saturday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m.
Presented by Brick Maier/Tabletop Media.
Ages 8 to 12.
In this two-hour workshop, write a script, build characters and settings, shoot and edit a movie using an iPad, then end with a screening! Students will use paper characters and dioramas to experience the fundamentals of the moviemaking process. iMovie will be used to learn the basics of editing, sound effects, titles and transitions.
Please register.
Build It!
Saturday, Nov. 15, 10:30 a.m.
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
The library will provide the LEGO and DUPLO blocks, straws and connectors, and wooden blocks-you provide the fun! Build, create and share.
Young Readers Book Bunch
Rotten Richie and the Ultimate Dare by Patricia Polacco
Saturday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m.
Grades 1 to 3 with adult.
Read together, talk about books, and play games while we munch a mid-morning snack.
Teens
Game On!
Wednesday, Nov. 5 and 19, 4 p.m.
Play video games at the library!
Teen Advisory Board
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 4 p.m.
Make the library more awesome for teens! The Covington Library is seeking dedicated teens to share ideas and help plan programs and services.
Job Readiness
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2 p.m.
Presented by YMCA, Seattle.The Youth Employment and Training program helps young people develop skills they need to enter the workforce, such as job search skills, cover letters and resumes.
Registration required beginning November 1 at 10 a.m.
Knights of Veritas
Saturday, Nov. 22, 2 p.m.
Join Knights of Veritas for an exciting interactive program which includes sword fighting, facts and fun! Discover facts and myths about medieval height, diet and medical care. Watch the Knights demonstrate the skill and physical prowess of authentic combat from the middle ages!
Study Zone
Mondays through Thursdays, through Nov. 25, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Grades K-12.
Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors.
Teen Study Hall
Most Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 3 to 5:45 p.m.
Middle school, junior high and high school students, the Game On room is open for study! Bring your books and study on your own or in groups.
Adults
Senior Sunday
Sunday, Nov. 2, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Come before regular open hours for a unique event designed especially for Adults 50+. Enjoy a cup of coffee and a snack while you use the library.
Friends of the Covington Library Meeting
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m.
Join us!
Covi Adult Book Group
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed
Thursday, Nov. 13, 2 p.m.
Drop-In to Learn about eBooks
Thursday, Nov. 13, 4 p.m.
Considering an eReader for a holiday gift? Come and compare the major devices.
Spy Thrillers! Film Series
The Breach
Saturday, Nov. 15, 1 p.m.
Join film scholar Lance Rhoades for a monthly screening of a thrilling spy movie. Enjoy edge-of-your-seat action, light refreshment and a lively discussion following the movie. It’s like a book club with movies!
Citizenship Classes
Saturdays, 10 a.m.
Get help practicing for the Citizenship Test.
Talk Time Classes
Thursdays, 6 p.m.
No class on Nov. 27, library closed.
Practice speaking English with other English language learners.
Computer Classes
Registration required two weeks prior to each class.
Microsoft Excel 2013, Level 2
Monday, Nov. 3, 7 p.m.
Microsoft Excel 2013, Level 3
Monday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m.
Microsoft PowerPoint 2013
Monday, Nov. 24, 7 p.m.
One-on-One Computer Help
Tuesdays, 7 p.m. and Saturdays, 1 p.m.
No class on Nov. 11, library closed.
MAKE-2014
EVENTS FOR ALL AGES!
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. www.kcls.org/make
