Upcoming events at the Maple Valley Library | October
Children & Families
Family Pajama Story Times
7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 7, 14 and 21
Oct. 21 is Halloween Story Time so come in costume if you like!
Ages 3 to 7 with adult.
Preschool Story Times
10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8, 15 and 22
10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9, 16 and 23
Oct. 22 and 23 is Halloween Story Time so come in costume if you like!
Ages 3 to 7 with adult.
Planetarium at the Library
Saturday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.
Presented by Pacific Science Center Science on the Go.
Pacific Science Center will bring their Planetarium to the library to celebrate International Observe the Moon Night!
Registration now available.
My Name is Burp
Thursday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m.
Presented by Courtney Campbell.
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Join this award winning musician for a concert featuring original songs performed in her upbeat, thoroughly infectious and delightful style.
Free tickets available at the Front Desk beginning Thursday, Oct. 17.
Teens
Anime Movie & Cosplay Night at the Maple Valley Community Center
Friday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m.
Dress up as your favorite manga, anime or RPG character and watch anime at the Anime Movie/Cosplay Night at the MVCC.
Young Authors Club
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 4-5:30 p.m.
Share ideas and get helpful tips for your next movie script, novel, poem or short story.
LGBTQ Discussion Group
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 4:30-6 p.m.
All teens welcome to discuss LGBTQ issues in a safe and respectful environment.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 4:30 p.m.
Volunteer and give input on how to best serve teens at the library.
Young Authors Club: NaNoWriMo Write-In
Tuesday, Oct. 29, Nove. 5, 12 and 20, 4 p.m.
To support our Young Authors during National Novel Writing Month, come to Write-Ins at the library! Increase your word-count with writing sprints, hot chocolate and snacks.
Adults
Maple Valley Library Guild Meeting
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 7 p.m.
Maple Valley Library Guild Book Sale
Thursday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Great selection at bargain prices! Lightly used books, CDs and DVDs. Proceeds support Maple Valley Library programs and activities.
Maple Valley Library Advisory Board Meeting
Thursday, Oct. 3, 7 p.m.
Computer Class: One-on-One Assistance
Monday, Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28, 3 p.m.
Do 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 Paris Wife by Paula McLain
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 7 p.m.
Wednesday Morning Book Group
The Glass Room by Simon Mauer
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 10 a.m.
Drop-In to Learn about eBooks
Saturday, Oct. 12, 10:30 a.m.
Get started with KCLS eBooks! Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.
A Place at the Table – All About Pie
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 6:30 p.m.
Make your best pie ever with chef Laurie Pfalzer of Pastry Craft in a fun and educational demonstration. Take the challenge out of pie crust with a little knowledge, a few handling instructions and quality ingredients. Learn to make tender, flaky, flavorful pie crust that you won’t have to struggle with. Seasonal pies will be available for tasting. Registration required.
KCLS invites everyone to find A Place at the Table! We’ll toss around fresh ideas about food, cooking, nutrition and growing and using locally produced food. In addition to offering new food ideas, preparation and planning skills, and handy online classes, videos and resources, the series will help everyone create a nourishing table by accepting non-perishable food donations, to be distributed to local King County food banks.
Maple Valley Library Men’s Book Club
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 6:30 p.m.
Contact the library for book title.
