Upcoming events at the Covington Library | February
The Covington Library is located at 27100 164th Avenue Southeast in Covington.
Children & Families
Infant and Young Toddler Story Times
10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 4, 11 and 25
Newborn to 24 months with adult.
Family Pajamarama Story Times
7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 4, 11 and 25
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Toddler Story Times
10:05 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 5, 12 and 26
Ages 2 to 3 1/2 with adult.
Preschool Story Times
10:45 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 5, 12 and 26
Ages 3 1/2 to 6 with adult.
Spanish Story Times
6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 5, 12 and 26
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Young Readers Book Bunch
Spunky Tells All by Ann Cameron
10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 15
Grades 1 to 3 with adult.
Ponte el Ritmo (Put your Rhythm On)
11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 19
Presented by Elsita Savani and Jeff “Bongo” Busch.
Ages 5 and older with adult.
A hands-on, call-and-response rhythm and song workshop highlighting instruments from Cuba and Brazil. Be ready to clap and dance along with the beat.
Teens
Game On!
4-5 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 5 and 19
Play video games at the library!
Study Zone
6:30-8:30 p.m., Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
No Study Zone Feb. 17-20.
Grades K-12.
Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors.
Adults
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Saturday, Feb. 1 and Sunday, Feb. 2, during library open hoursPurchase used books, videos and CDs at bargain prices. Proceeds support library programs and events.
Computer Class: One-on-One Assistance
1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26
Do you need extra help on the computer? A KCLS volunteer instructor can give you one-on-one assistance. Appointments can be made the day of by calling the library, 253-630-8761.
Friends of the Covington Library Meeting
7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 4
Covington Adult Book Group
Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier
2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 6
Drop-In to Learn about eBooks
4 p.m, Thursday, Feb. 6
7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 20
Get started with KCLS eBooks! Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.
Start to FitnessSports and All Sorts of Phenomenal Physical Feats in Film
7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 6
Ever since cinema set the photographic image into motion, filmmakers have been drawn to demonstrations of physical agility, strength, and endurance – whether in organized competitions or through individual efforts to push the limits of what is humanly possible. Join film scholar Lance Rhoades as he takes a look at examples from a wide range of films featuring sports throughout movie history.If you’re resolved to begin the New Year with 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 Levels 1 & 2
6:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 10
Please register.
Computer Class: Facebook Basics
6:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 24Please register.
AARP Tax Assistance
10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, Feb. 1-April 14
AARP Tax Aide volunteers will provide free tax assistance preparation.Priority given to seniors and low incomes. Appointments are made one week in advance by phone or in person. 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.
