Covington Library
27100 164th Avenue SE
Covington, WA 98042
253.630.8761
November 2018 Events
Infant & Young Toddler Story Times
Monday, November 5, 12, 19 and 26, 10:30am and repeated at 11:15am
Newborn to 24 months with adult, siblings welcome.
Stories, songs and fun!
Playtime follows.
Toddler Story Times
Tuesday, November 6, 20 and 27, 10:30am
Ages 2 to 3 with adult.
Stories, songs and fun!
Family Story Times
Tuesday, November 6, 20 and 27, 11:15am
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Stories, songs and fun!
Playtime follows.
Block Party! LEGO @ the Library
Wednesday, November 7, 14, 21 and 28, 6-7:30pm
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Come to the library for an unstructured, creative play open-house.
Reading with Rover
Sunday, November 18, 1-2pm
For school-age children accompanied by an adult.
Build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog in a welcoming environment.
Teens
Study Zone
Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 3:30-5:30pm
When school is in session.
Grades K-12.
Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors.
Game On!
Thursday, November 1 and 15, 4pm
Middle and high school ages.
Hang out, snack and play Switch, Wii U, Xbox One and Xbox 360 games!
A World of Wizardry Awaits at Your Library!
World of Wizardry Teen Volunteering
Thursday, November 1, 8, 15 and 29, 3pm
Middle and high school ages.
Help us build a world of wizardry inspired by the works of J. K. Rowling.
A World of Wizardry Awaits at Your Library!
Transfiguration: Duck Tape Scholarship Contest
Thursday, November 1, 8, 15 and 29, 3pm
Middle and high school ages.
A World of Wizardry Awaits at Your Library!
Home Enchantments Workshops
Middle and high school ages.
Join a workshop to learn everyday life skills no “witch or wizard” should be without!
Friday, November 2, 3:30pm:Brewing Balms
Monday, November 12: LED Wand Workshop
4pm: Middle and high school ages (ages 11 and 12 need an accompanying adult).
6:30pm: Adults
Friday, November 16, 3:30pm:Bewitching Buttons
Friday, November 30, 3:30pm:Conjuring Crystals
A World of Wizardry Awaits at Your Library!
History of Magic: Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts Interactive Film Series
Tuesday, November 6, 6pm:Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Tuesday, November 13, 6pm:Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Ages 11 to adult.
Write On
Thursday, November 8, 4pm
Middle and high school ages.
Meet other aspiring authors and improve your craft at our teen writing circle.
A World of Wizardry Awaits at Your Library!
Wizarding World Trivia
Sunday, November 11, 2:30pm
Held at Draft Choice, 32201 Kent Black Diamond Rd SE #5, Auburn, WA 98092.
Ages 16 and older. Ages 11 to 15 with adult.
Ages 21 and older can meet in the pub; all other students should report to the dining room.
Join us for a fast-paced trivia game that will test your knowledge of Fantastic Beasts and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Play solo or on teams to participate in this friendly competition.
Sign-ups start at 2:30pm; game starts promptly at 3pm.
Art Club
Friday, November 16, 3pm
Middle and high school ages.
Hang out with other artists and unleash your creativity through guided and not-so-guided activities.
A World of Wizardry Awaits at Your Library!
Harry Potter Escape Room
Saturday, November 17, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3:30pm
Ages 11 to adult.
Come to the library for an escape room experience with a Harry Potter theme.
Eight spaces available per session. Register for one session only beginning Thursday, November 1, 10am.
Board-dom
Thursday, November 22 and 29, 4pm
Middle and high school ages.
Relax, snack, play board games or just hang out the last Thursday of each month.
Adults
Talk Time Classes
Thursday, November 1, 8, 15 and 29, 6pm
Practice speaking English with other English language learners.
Understanding Medicare
Thursday, November 1, 7pm
Discover how Medicare works, what the options are and the different types of available products and prescription drug plans. This presentation is for educational purposes only.
Citizenship Classes
Saturday, November 3, 10, 17 and 24, 10am
Learn how to become a United States Citizen.
Friends of the Covington Library Meeting
Tuesday, November 6, 7:30pm
This nonprofit group supports the Covington Library through fundraising, sponsorship of programs and services and increasing awareness of the library’s vital community role. Join us! Everyone is welcome!
Experience the World through International Artist Residencies
A “GRC in the Community” Workshop
Thursday, November 8, 6:30pm
Art Making + Travel = Artist Residencies.
How does travel influence art making? Join Cindy Small, Instructor, as she discusses her experiences with artist residencies. She will show short movies created from her residencies in Akureyri, Iceland and Budapest, Hungary.
Introduction to Sashiko Stitching: Sampler Workshop
Saturday, November 10, 1:30-3pm
Ages 15 and older.
Hundreds of years ago in Japan, mending precious hemp cloth was essential because of its scarcity and from it grew artful stitching called sashiko (sash-ko). Make a sashiko sampler of common patterns, including the cherry blossom and maple leaf.
All supplies provided.
Please register.
Covington Adult Book Group
Beartown by Fredrik Backman
Thursday, November 15, 2pm
Genealogy Information Sessions
Saturday, November 17, 2-4pm
Looking to learn something new about your family tree? Come by the library lobby for information from the South King County Genealogical Society.
STARS Workshop
STEM in the Early Years
Thursday, November 29, 6:30pm
Presented by Katy Yasi.
Develop a better understanding of ways to use developmentally appropriate technology to teach children about the scientific method and to explore math and engineering concepts.
Provides (2) STARS credit hours in Curriculum and Learning Environments.
Registration required beginning November 15 online, at the library or call 253.630.8761.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
Mondays and Wednesdays in November, 6pm
Learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills with an experienced instructor.
For registration information, call Green River College at 253.833.9111 ext. 2315.
Computer Classes
Register online, in person or call 253.670.8761.
One-on-One Computer Help
Saturday, November 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2pm and 2:30pm
Computer Basics
Monday, November 12, 7pm
Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 Level 1
Monday, November 19, 7pm
Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 Level 2
Monday, November 26, pm
