The following is the upcoming calendar of events for the Kenmore Library:
Children & Families
Be a Hero to Your Kids: Take Them to KCLS Libraries this Summer
Kids who learn all summer go back to school with stronger learning skills. That’s why KCLS libraries provide free events and learning activities that enhance skills, increase curiosity and inspire creativity. Based on STEM curriculum, with reading and art added, summer learning builds smarter kids while they’re having fun. And it’s FREE!
For details, visit any KCLS library or kcls.org/kids/summer.
Toddler Story Times
Thursday, July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 10am
Ages 2 to 3 with adult.
Stories, songs and fun!
Mother Goose Story Times
Thursday, July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 11am
Newborn to age 2 with adult.
Stories, songs and fun!
Super Hero Suits
Wednesday, July 8, 7pm
Presented by KidsQuest Children’s Museum.
Ages 8 to 12.
Can you design a suit that could keep a super hero safe? Explore nanotechnology and imagine new technological possibilities. Design, construct and test a prototype super hero suit that will keep them safe from danger.
Please register beginning Wednesday July 1 online or by phone, 425.486.8747.
Saturday Afternoon at the Movies!
Saturday, July 11, 2pm
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Enjoy a fun feature film!
Feel free to bring your own lunch or snacks, pillows and blankets, too.
Up, Up and Away Workshop
Wednesday, July 15, 7pm
Presented by KidsQuest Children’s Museum.
Ages 3 to 5 with adult.
Would you like to learn how things fly? Create toys that can do some of every super heroes’ favorite things like spinning, floating and even flying.
Please register beginning July 8 online or by phone, 425.486.8747.
Yes, It’s a Rocket Science Workshop
Friday, July 24, 11am
Presented by The Museum of Flight.
Ages 5 to 7 with adult.
Learn about the history of rockets and Newton’s laws of motion. Then apply your understanding to design, build and test your own rocket.
Please register beginning July 17 online or by phone, 425.486.8747.
Rockets to the Moon
Friday, July 24, 1pm
Presented by The Museum of Flight.
Ages 8 to 12 with adult.
Have you ever wanted to go to the moon? Learn about the Apollo space program, how astronauts got to the moon and what we have learned from space travel. You’ll also get to design, build and launch your own rocket.
Please register beginning July 17 online or by phone, 425.486.8747.
Spanish Story Time
Saturday, July 25, 11am
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Stories, songs and fun!
Drawing Comic Book Heroes and Aliens
Monday, July 27, 7pm
Presented by Elizabeth Guizzetti.
Ages 9 to 12 with adult.
This science fiction author of graphic novels will teach you to draw your own aliens, super heroes and their environments using basic shapes.
Please register beginning Monday July 20 online or by phone, 425.486.8747.
Heroes of the Natural World
Thursday, July 30, 3pm
Presented by The Burke Museum.
Ages 5 to 12 with adult.
See, touch and learn about objects from the Burke Museum collections, highlighting animal and plant adaptations that have inspired human inventions for centuries!
Teens
Lucha Libre Masks Art Workshop
Wednesday, July 1, 4pm
Presented by Amaranta Ibarra-Sandys, Art Maranth School of Art.
Middle and high school ages.
Learn about the history of Lucha Libre, a form of professional wrestling that is part of Mexican art and culture. Create your own personalized 3D Luchador mask using traditional colors and patterns. All materials provided.
Bucket Drumming Remix Workshop
Tuesday, July 14, 3pm
Presented by Ian Dobson.
Middle and high school ages.
People all over the world have used their creativity and resourcefulness to make musical instruments from recycled materials. Learn about the development of steel drums, syncopation, pitch and sound waves. Then use recycled bucket drums to create an original digital recorded remix.
Teen Zone: Game On! Summer Style
Wednesday, July 29, 2pm
Middle and high school ages.
Play Minecraft on the Xbox, eat some snacks and stay cool at the library!
Google Earth Scavenger Hunt
Middle and high school ages.
It’s a big world out there, and Google Earth is a great way to explore our planet. There are people, places, animals and Giant Pink Rabbits just waiting for you to find them! Pick up a copy at the library, complete it and turn it in any time before 9pm on July 30, 2015 for a chance to win a $25 gift card.
Adults
Kenmore Afternoon Book Group
One for the Money by Janet Evanovich
Wednesday, July 1, 1pm
MIND MATTERS
An Introduction to Qigong
Saturday, July 18, 2pm
Qigong (pronounced chee gung) combines movement, meditation and breath regulation to achieve harmony and vitality. Learn the basics and see the demonstration of these techniques from EvergreenHealth professionals.
Registration preferred but not required.
While your brain is not a muscle, it does need care, feeding and exercise to keep it in top shape. The 2015 King County Library System adult program series, Mind Matters, offers free programs, classes, tips and reading suggestions to stay sharp. It’s YOUR mind. KCLS can help you take care of it.
Drop-In to Learn about eBooks
Saturday, July 25, 10:30am
Get started with KCLS eBooks! Bring your eReader log on (Amazon or other) and your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.
Kenmore Evening Book Group
Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
Monday, July 27, 7pm
Talk Time Classes
Wednesdays, 10am
Practice speaking English with other English language learners. Learn about American culture and meet people from around the world. Classes are free, join anytime!
Registration not required.
One-on-One Computer Help
Thursdays, 2-4pm
Do you need extra help on the computer? Have a special project you’re working on? Want to create an email account? A KCLS volunteer instructor can give you one-on-one help!
No appointment necessary, assistance provided on a drop-in basis.
