Maple Valley Library
21844 SE 248th Street
Maple Valley, WA 98038
425.432.4620
April 2017 Events
Please click on the links below to view the programs for each age group.
Preschool Story Times
Tuesday, April 4, 18 and 25, 10:30am
Wednesday, April 5, 19 and 26, 10:30am
Ages 3 to 7 with adult.
Stories, songs and fun!
Thesaurus Rex: In Other Words–Dinosaurs!
Friday, April 14, 11am
Presented by Chancy and Narly (Nancy Stewart and Charlie Williams).
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Get ready to be enchanted as sweet songs meet funny, nutty noises in this entertaining show featuring wordplay, music and silly noises. It’s all about dinosaurs, so dig it, baby!
Lifting Literacy with the Tahoma Reading Specialists
Saturday, April 22, 10am-12pm
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Join us at the Maple Valley Library for games, snacks, tours, free books, Story Times and more! Drop in any time with your family between 10am-12pm to enjoy the fun and talk to a reading specialist about your child’s particular reading needs.
10:30am-Author Visit: Author Rebecca Bowen of the Emotional Wellness Project will be joining us to share her new book My Incredible Talking Body: Learning To Be Calm.
11:15am: Story Time
Book Swap! There will be a book swap in the meeting room during this event. Bring in up to 5 good-condition elementary level books and trade them in for some new-to-you titles.
Murder Mystery: Crime and Pun-ishment
Sunday, April 2, 2pm
Ages 13 and older.
Murder and mayhem at the library! Find out who’s on the level and who’s on the lam in an interactive 1920’s murder mystery experience presented by the Murder Mystery Company. Help solve the crime by gathering information and trading clues. Dress to impress for this 1920’s whodunit; flapper dresses, zoot suits, feather boas, and fedoras are welcome!
Registration begins on Monday, March 13.
Study Zone
Thursday, April 6, 20 and 27, 5pm
Tuesday, April 18 and 25, 5pm
Grades K-12.
Drop in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from a volunteer tutor.
Game On!
Thursday, April 13, 4pm
Middle school, junior high and high school ages.
Play video games at the library! Wii U, Wii, PS3, Xbox, and tons of great games! Just show up and play. It’s free.
Teen Advisory Board
Tuesday, April 18, 4pm
Middle school, junior high and high school ages.
Volunteer and give input for how to best serve teens at the library.
One-on-One Computer Help
Wednesday, April 5, 12, 19 and 26, 7pm
Get help for your computers and technology questions from a Tech Tutor Volunteer!
Drop into a session or call ahead for an appointment.
Maple Valley Library Guild Meeting
Wednesday, April 5, 7pm
The Maple Valley Library Guild is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the library through fundraising and sponsorship of programs and services. All are welcome!
Maple Valley Tuesday Evening Book Group
Circling the Sun by Paula McLain
Tuesday, April 11, 7pm
Wednesday Morning Book Group
The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George
Wednesday, April 12, 10am
Computer Class: Microsoft Publisher 2013
Thursday, April 13, 10:30am
Create attractive flyers, greeting cards and more with Microsoft Publisher 2013. Must be able to use the mouse and keyboard.
Registration begins March 30 online, in person, or by calling 425.432.4620.
EVERYONE’S TALKING ABOUT IT
Welcome to the Time Machine–Remembering Your Stories of Triumph, Victory and Success
Sunday, April 16, 1:30pm
In this workshop, Jeff Leisawitz, author of Not F*ing Around-The No Bullsh*t Guide for Getting Your Creative Dreams Off the Ground, reads from his book and kick-starts the time machine. With compelling questions, words of wisdom and some great stories, this event will flash you back and remind you that you are Not F*ing Around!
What’s on YOUR mind in 2017? Join in lively conversations about topics that matter with free programs at KCLS libraries.
Politics, education, space exploration, sustainable living, race and important moments in history are just a few things we will discuss. Find topics that fascinate YOU and come talk about it.
For more information, www.kcls.org.
Sign up for ORCA Lift’s Reduced Fares
Wednesday, April 19, 11am
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.
Wisdom Cafe: Staying Connected – Strategy for a Full Life
Wednesday, April 19, 2pm
As we age, our relationships and responsibilities change. How do we stay connected with our children, our communities, and the environment? What does it mean to stay connected with our minds, our bodies and our spiritual lives? We all have wisdom we can share about this important topic.
