Upcoming events at the Covington Library | December
Children & Families
Infant and Young Toddler Story Times
10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 3, 10 and 17
Newborn to 24 months with adult.
Family Pajamarama Story Times
7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 3, 10 and 17
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Toddler Story Times
10:05 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4 and 11
Ages 2 to 3 1/2 with adult.
Preschool Story Times
10:45 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4 and 11
Ages 3 1/2 to 6 with adult.
Spanish Story Times
6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 11 and 18
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Friends of Covington Library Santa Night
5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 11
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Santa is coming! Bring your own camera or purchase a photo from the Friends of the Library for $3. Adult Door Prize: $50 Golden Phoenix Gift Certificate! American Girls Raffle at 7 p.m.!
Caspar Babypants Baby Beatles Concert
11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 18
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Join this popular children’s performer for a tribute to the Beatles. This concert for preschool children and their parents also includes a mixture of folk songs and nursery rhymes mixed with original songs.
Young Readers Book Bunch
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears by Verna Aardema
10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 21,
Grades 1 to 3, adults welcome.
Happy Noon Year!
11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 31
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Join magician Louie Foxx for a awe-inspiring magic show, followed by a celebration of the New Year at High Noon!
Teens Game On!
4-5 p.m., Wednesday, Dec.4 and 18
Play video games at the library!
Sew Up for the Holidays: Stockings for Tweens & Teens
11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 7
Presented by Sew-Up Seattle.
For grades 4 and older.
Make a unique holiday stocking for yourself or for gift-giving. All materials provided. Space is limited. Registration begins Nov. 23.
Winter Photo Booth
Saturday, Dec. 7, All day!
Bring your camera and strike a pose at the winter photo booth! Use the library’s props or bring your own.
Study Zone
6:30-8:30 p.m., Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through Dec. 19
Grades K-12.
Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors.
Adults
Computer Class: Microsoft Excel Level 3
6:30 p.m., Monday, Dec.r 2
Please register.
Friends of the Covington Library Meeting
7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 3
Computer Class: One-on-One Assistance
1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 11 and 18
1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7
Do you need extra help on the computer? A KCLS volunteer instructor can give you one-on-one assistance. Appointments can be made the same day by calling the library, 253.630.8761.
Covington Adult Book Group
Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger
2 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 5
Talk Time
6 p.m., Thursday, Dec.r 5, 12, 19 and 26
Free conversation class to improve basic English.
Citizenship Classes
12:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7, 14, 21 and 28
Get help with the Citizenship interview process.
Sew Up for the Holidays: Handmade Gifts for Adults
2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7
Learn how to make one of two projects (or do both) to take home. All materials provided.
Please register. Space is limited.
Erwilian Seasonal Music
2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7
Enjoy popular local music group Erwilian as they play music in honor of the season.
Computer Class: Microsoft Publisher
6:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 9
Please register.
Drop-In to Learn about eBooks
4 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 12
7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 26
Get started with KCLS eBooks! Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.
Making Book Stars
1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14
Make festive book stars to deck your halls! Materials provided.
Please register. Space is limited.
ESL Class Registration and Testing
5 p.m., Monday, Dec. 16
A level test is required for registration in the library’s ESL classes.
Winter Quarter starts January 6, 2014.
