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Maple Valley Library 21844 SE 248th Street Maple Valley, WA 98038 425.432.4620
March 2017 Events
Please click on the links below to view the programs for each age group.
Preschool Story Times Wednesday, March 1, 8, 22 and 29, 10:30am Tuesday, March 7, 21 and 28, 10:30am Ages 3 to 7 with adult. Stories, songs and fun! Adults attend with their children.
Family Pajama Story Time Monday, March 6, 7pm Ages 3 to 7 with adult. Stories, songs and fun! Adults attend with their children.
Teens
Study Zone Thursday, March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 5pm Tuesday, March 7, 14, 21 and 28, 5pm Grades K-12. Drop in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from a volunteer tutor.
Game On! Thursday, March 9, 4pm Middle school, junior high and high school ages. Play video games at the library!
Intro to Kerbal Space Program Saturday, March 11, 2pm Presented by The Museum of Flight. Middle school, junior high and high school ages. Build a virtual rocket, launch it, and get it into orbit as you learn how to play the award-winning game Kerbal Space Program! Registration required beginning February 21.
Teen Advisory Board Tuesday, March 21, 4pm Middle school, junior high and high school ages. Volunteer and give input for how to best serve teens at the library.
Maple Valley Library Guild Meeting Wednesday, March 1, 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!
One-on-One Computer Help Wednesday, March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 7pm Get help for your computers and technology questions from a Tech Tutor Volunteer! Drop into a session or call ahead for an appointment.
Computer Class: Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 Thursday, March 16, 10:30am Learn how to create a slideshow presentation for school, work or home. Must be able to use the mouse and keyboard. Registration required.
Between the Covers/Wednesday Morning Book Group The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu by Joshua Hammer Wednesday, March 8, 10am
Sign up for ORCA Lift’s Reduced Fares Wednesday, March 8, 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.
Maple Valley Tuesday Evening Book Group The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu by Joshua Hammer Tuesday, March 14, 7pm
Wisdom Cafe: Life Purpose Wednesday, March 15, 2pm We’re here for a reason! Reflecting on what we are meant to do can help us clarify goals for our present lives. Knowing our essential values and knowing what “turns us on” can be a path to self-discovery.
Know Your History: Grandpa Worked for the Railroad Sunday, March 19, 1:30pm Your grandfather might have worked for the railroad, as did many men in the 19th and 20th centuries. Learn how to discover which company, what type of job and where they worked. This presentation will focus on railroad companies and how to access their records, including pensions.
EVERYONE’S TALKING ABOUT IT 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.
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