The Covington Library is located at 27100 164th Avenue SE in Covington. 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.
Tuesday Twisters
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 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.
Family Story Times
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 6, 10:05 a.m.
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Tide Pool Tunes and Fishy Tales Show
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 3 p.m.
Presented by Eric Ode.
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
It’s a music-filled beach party in the library with this popular children’s author and songwriter. You will be sand-stomping and seashore exploring. Along the way discover some creatures that live in the big blue sea.
Teens
Minecraft
Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2:30 p.m.
The KCLS Techlab is now hosting its own Minecraft server. Explore new terrain, gather raw materials, create amazing structures and watch out for Creepers!
Registration suggested. Space is limited.
Game On!
Wednesday, Aug. 6 and 20, 4 p.m.
Play video games at the library!
Pizza & Pages
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 4 p.m.
Read good books, eat good food and make good friends!
Ghost Hunting 101
Monday, Aug. 18, 7 p.m.
Presented by Puget Sound Ghost Hunters.
Learn what ghost hunters do, their procedures and equipment. Photo and video evidence will be shown.
Teen Volunteer Information Session
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 5:30 p.m.
Need volunteer hours? Interested in serving your community? Sign up to learn about library volunteer opportunities. Attendance is mandatory to become a Covington Library teen volunteer.
Registration begins Aug. 6 at 10 a.m.
Required: must be available two Wednesdays a month from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and commit to volunteering for 20 hours over 6 months.
Crafternoon
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 4 p.m.
Socialize and snack while making paper bead jewelry, origami creations, bags and other crafts.
Adults
Computer Class: Microsoft Word 2013 Level 1
Monday, Aug. 4, 7 p.m.
Registration required.
Drop-In to Learn about eBooks
Thursday, Aug. 7 and 21, 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, Aug. 9, 10 a.m.
Get expert advice on your plant and landscape questions from Master Gardeners.
Start to Fitness
Impressions of the Dance
Saturday, Aug. 9, 2 p.m.
In this slide presentation, Art Historian Tamara Moats will present the paintings of Renoir, Degas and Toulouse-Lautrec, and show how they interpreted various dance forms popular during the late 19th Century in Paris.
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. www.kcls.org/fitness
Computer Class: Microsoft Word 2013 Level 2
Monday, Aug. 11, 7 p.m.
Registration required.
Start to Fitness – Chair Yoga – Finding Peace at Work
Saturday, Aug. 23, 11 a.m.
Presented by Daniela Cawthorn.
Are you getting stressed at work? Are you shoulders and back aching all the time? Then this adaptive yoga class could be for you. Learn 12 easy poses that you can do at your work and in your chair.
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. www.kcls.org/fitness
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.
A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills. Level test required for registration.
One-on-One Computer Help
Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Saturdays, 1 p.m.
Have computer or software questions? Get help from KCLS volunteers with computer basics, Microsoft Office, Internet, email and computer learning resources.
