Covington Library
27100 164th Avenue SE, Covington 98042
253.630.8761
December 2016 Events
Please click on the links below to view the programs for each age group.
Children & Families
Family Story Times
Friday, December 2, 9, 16 and 30, 10:05am
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Stories, songs and fun!
Build It!
Saturday, December 3 and Wednesday, December 28, 10:30am
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
The library will provide a variety of construction toys and blocks – you provide the fun! Build, create and share.
The Dickens Carolers
Sunday, December 4, 2:30-3:15pm
Family program, all ages welcome.
Enjoy a concert of holiday favorites by the Dickens Carolers, an a capella quartet that performs in full Victorian costume.
Russian Story Times
Tuesday, December 6 and 13, 10:30am
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Stories, songs and fun!
Family Story Times
Tuesday, December 6 and 13, 7pm
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Stories, songs and fun!
Infant and Young Toddler Story Times
Wednesday, December 7 and 14, 10:05am
Newborn to 24 months with adult.
Stories, songs and fun!
Friends of the Covington Library Santa Night
Wednesday, December 7, 5:30-7pm
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Santa is coming! Ask at the library for details!
Caspar Babypants Winter Party Concert!
Thursday, December 8, 10:30am
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Sing and dance along with one of the most popular children’s performers in the Northwest. This family concert features favorites from their new holiday album.
Holiday Concert with Ostgard & Allen
Friday, December 9, 2pm
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Enjoy local musicians Ostgard & Allen – a northwest woodwind/guitar duo that plays an eclectic mix of musical styles. This holiday performance will include traditional Christmas songs played with a fresh, unique approach.
Young Readers Book Bunch
A Pig, A Fox and a Box by Jonathan Fenske
Saturday, December 17, 10am
Grades 1 to 3, adult companion welcome.
Read together, talk about books and play games while we munch a mid-morning snack. Program lasts one hour.
Winter Origami Creations
Thursday, December 29, 3pm
Presented by Emily Mallory of Emily’s Papercrafts.
Grades 3-6.
Combine beautiful origami paper with beads to create a peace dove and a two-colored star. All supplies provided.
Registration recommended beginning December 15.
Teens
Game On!
Wednesday, December 7 and 21, 4pm
Middle school, junior high and high school ages.
Play video games at the library!
Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons Workshop
Friday, December 9 and 23, 3pm
Middle school, junior high and high school ages.
Explore strange lands, clash with foes, become legendary! Learn to play D&D or build your!
Teen Art Club
Friday, December 16, 3-5:30pm
Grades 5-12.
Hang out with other artists and unleash your creativity through guided and not-so-guided activities.
Drop in the 3rd Friday of every month for a new project.
Study Zone
Mondays-Thursdays, 5-7pm
While school is in session
Grades K-12.
Adults
Talk Time Classes
Thursday, December 1, 8 and 15, 6pm
Practice speaking English with other English language learners. Learn about American culture and meet people from around the world.
Citizenship Classes
Saturday, December 3, 10 and 17, 10am
Learn how to become a United States Citizen. Study for the naturalization test, including civics and government questions, reading and writing English, and practicing your interview skills.
Friends of the Covington Library Meeting
Tuesday, December 6, 7:30pm
Covi Adult Book Group
Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah
Thursday, December 8, 2pm
Sign up for ORCA Lift’s Reduced Fares
Wednesday, December 14, 3:30pm
Drop in to register for ORCA LIFT, a new, reduced fare on Metro buses, Sound Transit Link light rail, and more. Income-qualified riders, ages 19 and older, can save 50% or more. To see if you qualify, check www.orcalift.com or call Multi-Service Center at 253.838.6810.
Please bring ID and income verification documents.
ESL Winter Registration
Wednesday, December 14, 5pm
Learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills with an experienced instructor. Classes are free.
To register for ESL classes:
- Please arrive on time.
- Registration will be first come, first served.
- Space is limited.
- Allow 3 hours to complete registration.
- Bring picture ID
- Please, no children.
Classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 -8:30pm.
Genealogy Information Sessions
Saturday, December 17, 2-4pm
Ask at the library for details.
Computer Classes
Registration required online, in person or by calling 253.630.8761.
One-on-One Computer Help
Saturday, December 3, 10 and 17, 2pm
Microsoft PowerPoint 2013
Monday, December 5, 7pm
Microsoft Word 2013, Level 1
Monday, December 12, 7pm
Microsoft Word 2013, Level 2
Monday, December 19, 7pm
Join KCLS in Supporting Toys for Tots!
November 12 through December 5
Drop off your new and unwrapped Toys for Tots donations at all KCLS libraries!
All donations will be delivered to KIRO 7 on December 9.
