The Maple Valley library is located at 21844 SE 248th Street. For questions call 425-432-4620

Children & Families

Preschool Story Times

Tuesday Tales!

10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 1, 8, 22 and 29

Ages 3 to 7 with adult.

Afternoon Preschool Story Times

1:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 1, 8, 22 and 29

10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 1, 8, 22 and 29

Ages 3 to 7 with adult.

Preschool Story Times

Once Upon a Wednesday!

10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 2, 9, 23 and 30

Ages 3 to 7 with adult.

Family Book Club

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh by Robert C. O’Brien

3 p.m., Saturday, April 5

Ages 9 to 12 with adult.

This Book Club is a shared experience so adults will also be reading and discussing the book right along with their child. Talk about the book, eat snacks and participate in activities. Registration required.

Family Pajama Story Times

7 p.m., Monday, April 7, 21 and 28

Ages 3 to 7 with adult.

Lego! We Learn, We Build, We Play

2 p.m., Thursday, April 10

Presented by Bricks4Kidz.

Ages 8 to 12.

Learn engineering fundamentals through building motorized LEGO builds. Discover gears, motion, force and much more using Bricks4Kidz models.

Registration begins Thursday, April 3.

The U is for Ukulele Show

4:30 p.m., Friday, April 11

Presented by Harmonica Pocket.

Family program, all ages welcome with adult.

The ABCs come to life when favorite nursery rhymes, beloved books and original songs are mixed up with playful skits to celebrate reading and the alphabet. Free tickets available at the Front Desk beginning April 4.

The Chancy and Narly Show!

3 p.m., Friday, April 18

Presented by Charlie Williams and Nancy Stewart.

Ages 3 and older with adult.

What happens when sweet songs meet nutty noises? Get ready for a wild ride as two of the Northwest’s favorite children’s performers team up for phonetic fun.Free tickets distributed at Front Desk beginning April 11.

Teens

Young Authors Club

4 p.m, Tuesday, April 8

Share ideas and get helpful tips for your next movie script, novel, poem or short story.

LGBTQ Discussion Group for All Teens

4:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 15

All teens welcome to discuss LGBTQ issues in a safe and respectful environment. Snacks provided.

Teen Advisory Board

4:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 22

Volunteer and give input for how to best serve teens at the library.

Adults

Maple Valley Library Guild Meeting

7 p.m., Wednesday, April 2

Computer Class: One-on-One Assistance

3 p.m., Monday, April 7 and 28Do you need extra help on the computer? A KCLS volunteer instructor can give you one-on-one assistance.

Maple Valley Tuesday Evening Book Group

The Postmistress by Sarah Blake

7 p.m., Tuesday, April 8

Between the Covers/Wednesday Morning Book Group

Call the Midwife by Jennifer Worth

10 a.m., Wednesday, April 9

Start to Fitness

Good Mood Food

7 p.m., Thursday, April 10

Presented by Marilyn Walls.

Food can enhance your mood or leave you feeling lethargic. This class will explore the relationship between your brain and G.I. tract, helping you plan meals. Sample food that tastes good and can help you feel better!

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

STARS Workshop

Math & Science in the Early Education Classroom

6 p.m., Monday, April 14Presented by Miriam Dressler.

Early math and science learning promotes cognitive development and a life-long interest in the subjects. Discover ways to create math and science activities and learning centers in the classroom. Provides 2 STARS credit hours in Curriculum and Learning Environment.

Registration begins Monday, March 31.

Drop-In to Learn about eBooks

10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 26

Get started with KCLS eBooks! Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.