Maple Valley Library
21844 SE 248th Street, Maple Valley 98038
425.432.4620
December 2016 Events
Please click on the links below to view the programs for each age group.
Children & Families
Family Pajama Story Times
Monday, December 5 and 12, 7pm
Ages 3 to 7 with adult.
Stories, songs and fun!
Preschool Story Times
Tuesday, December 6 and 13, 10:30am
Wednesday, December 7 and 14, 10:30am
Ages 3 to 7 with adult.
Stories, songs and fun!
Fun by the Fireside Sing-Along Show
Thursday, December 8, 7pm
Presented by Elephant Umbrella, (Mike Gervais and Lisa Taylor).
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
It might be cold outside but here’s your chance to enjoy hot cocoa and cozy up to an imaginary fire while singing and dancing along to memorable tunes about fall and winter.
Tweens & Teens
Teen After Hours
Friday, December 2, 7pm
Middle school, junior high and high school ages.
We’re opening the library on Friday night just for teens. Play video games, use computers, eat pizza, and just hangout. All free! Our theme is games, including interesting board games and mini golf. Yes, we will be playing mini golf in the library!
Registration required.
Please arrive at 7pm sharp. Reservations will be held until 7:10pm. Teens must be picked-up by 9:30pm.
Make Your Own Body Care Products
Sunday, December 4, 2pm
Middle school, junior high and high school ages.
Make your own body care products from all-natural ingredients. Each student will get to take home their creations including lip balm, body mist and bath salts. All materials provided.
Registration required beginning November 14.
Study Zone
Tuesday, December 6 and 13, 5pm
Grades K-12.
Drop in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from a volunteer tutor.
Game On!
Thursday, December 8, 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.
Young Authors Club
Tuesday, December 13, 4pm
Middle school, junior high and high school ages.
Meet other teen writers, share what you’ve been writing (a novel, a short story, fanfiction, a play, a video game, something else?) and improve your craft with writing prompts and exercises.
Teen Advisory Board
Tuesday, December 20, 4pm
Middle school, junior high and high school ages.
Volunteer and give input for how to best serve teens at the library.
Adults
Maple Valley Library Guild Meeting
Wednesday, December 7, 7pm
One-on-One Computer Help
Wednesday, December 7, 14 and 21, 7pm
Drop in or call 425.432.4620 for an appointment.
Computer Class: Microsoft Excel 2013 Level 1
Thursday, December 8, 10:30am
Registration begins November 24 online, in person or by calling 425.432.4620.
Maple Valley Tuesday Evening Book Group
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Tuesday, December 13, 7pm
Between the Covers/Wednesday Morning Book Group
The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber
Wednesday, December 14, 10am
Sign up for ORCA Lift’s Reduced Fares
Wednesday, December 14, 12:30pm
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.
Washington Old Time Fiddlers
Monday, December 19, 1pm
All ages welcome.
Come tap your toes to some delightful holiday tunes from the Washington Old Time Fiddlers. All ages are welcome to come on in and listen to this fun performance and eat some sweet treats!
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.
