Renton Library
100 Mill Avenue S
Renton, WA 98057
425.226.6043
November 2018 Events
Children & Families
Family Story Times
Monday, November 5, 12 and 26, 10am
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Stories, songs and fun!
Spanish Story Times
Tuesday, November 6, 13, 20 and 27, 10:30am
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Stories, songs and fun!
Reading with Rover
Tuesday, November 13, 6pm
Ages 4 and older, ages 6 and younger with adult.
Build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog in a welcoming environment. Reading with Rover is a community-based literacy program working with schools and libraries throughout the greater Seattle area.
Teens
QSA Cafes
Thursday, November 1, 8 and 29, 5pm
Grades 7-12.
A space for teens who are queer, questioning or allies, to meet, socialize, hang out and lead.
IdeaX: Stop Motion Animation
Tuesday, November 6, 3:30pm
Grades 7-12.
Make your own mini-movie using stop motion! Learn how to create your own video with an app, clay and Legos. Move objects in simple increments between individually photographed frames, creating the illusion of movement when the series of frames is played as a fast sequence.
Renton Teen Round Table
Wednesday, November 14, 4:30pm
Grades 7-12.
Renton Teen Round Table (or RT2 for short) is the teen leadership group of the Renton regional libraries. This is a forum to give teens in the greater Renton community leadership opportunities and a voice in planning programs, have the opportunity to volunteer at their community library, and meet like-minded students interested in making their community a better place.
Students will earn volunteer credit for their participation.
Building your Resume for College
Wednesday, November 28, 7pm
Best suited for students and their families in grades 7-11.
Learn what colleges look for when they review applications and how to start building your CV while in high school. Areas include academics, volunteering and community service, summer programs, internships, and employment. Feel free to bring in one sample of your resume for critique!
Study Zone
Call the library or go online for current schedule.
Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.
Adults
Renton Mystery Book Group
Thursday, November 1, 7pm
Come for a lively discussion of mystery books the 1st Thursday of each month.
Owl: A Year in the Lives of North American Owls with Paul Bannick
Saturday, November 3, 11am
Award winning photographer Paul Bannick presents video, sound, stories from the field and several dozen new images from his recent book: Owl: A Year in the Lives of North American Owls. Paul uses intimate yet dramatic images to follow owls through the course of one year and in their distinct habitats. His program shows how owls use the unique resources available to them in each habitat to face those challenges.
ideaX: Stop Motion Animation
Tuesday, November 6, 3:30pm
Make your own mini-movie using stop motion! Learn how to create your own video with an app, clay and Legos. Move objects in simple increments between individually photographed frames, creating the illusion of movement when the series of frames is played as a fast sequence.
Get Enrolled: ORCA LIFT and Basic Food
Thursday, November 8, 1-3pm
Drop in to register for ORCA LIFT and/or Washington State’s Basic Food Program. ORCA LIFT is a reduced fare on area public transit for income-qualified riders, ages 19 and older. An Orca-to-Go customer service representative will often be here for seniors, people with disabilities and kids to get a reduced fare pass.
To see if you qualify, check www.orcalift.com or call King County Public Health at 1.800.756.5437. Please bring ID and income verification documents.
Basic Food is what Washington calls the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a USDA program that helps people make ends meet by providing monthly food benefits. Individuals and families may apply.
For more information, go to mschelps.org/gethelp/basicfood or call 253.838.6810 ext. 2009. Please bring ID, income and living expenses verification documents and your social security number.
Career and Tuition Help
Friday, November 9, 10:30am-12:30pm
Renton Technical College will be available to answer questions about a variety of programs that offer free tuition for a new career.
Birds of the Great Salt Lake
Saturday, November 10, 11am
Presented by the Rainier Audubon Society.
The Great Salt Lake Basin encompasses the number one stopover for migrating birds West of the Mississippi. Birds by the thousands stop in the Basin each spring and fall to fatten up for the next leg in their journey. We will discuss the importance of this area and the ecological pressures on it to be able to exist in the future.
Renton River Runs Under It Book Club
Thursday, November 15, 7pm
Come for a lively discussion of mystery books the 3rd Thursday of each month.
Coordinate Entry for All: Housing Resources
Friday, November 16, 10am-12pm
Coordinated Entry for All (CEA) ensures that people experiencing homelessness in King County can get help finding stable housing by identifying, evaluating and connecting them to housing support services and resources. Take the first step and drop in to meet with a Family Development Specialist from Multi-Service Center.
Questions? Call the Multi-Service Center, 253.838.6810.
Rent Smart: Tenant Rights Workshop
Saturday, November 17, 2pm
Solid Ground’s tenant counselors offer a workshop for current and future renters. Know and assert your rights as tenants, navigate the housing search and landlord screening process, protect yourself from eviction and housing loss, and learn how to get deposits back and repairs made.
One-on-One Computer Help
Mondays, 4pm
Have computer or software questions?
Get help from KCLS volunteers with computer basics, Microsoft Office, Internet, email and computer learning resources.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12-3pm
No class on Thursday, November 22.
Learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills with an experienced instructor.
Talk Time Classes
Tuesdays, 7pm
Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group
Neighborhood Legal Clinics
Tuesdays, 6:30pm
The King County Bar Association provides free 30-minute consultations with volunteer attorneys to any King County residents with civil legal issues. This clinic location is in partnership with the Loren Miller Bar Association which provides a safe space for clients of color. Attorneys cannot represent clients but can refer to other assistance.
Available by appointment only. Please call 206.267.7070 9am-12pm, Tuesday through Thursday, to schedule an appointment.
Horror in Literature 101 Series
Reading Group
Saturday, November 3, 2pm
Discuss short horror stories, women authors in the genre and share interpretations and experiences with the stories.
Those who have written stories may exchange copies.
Writing Workshop
Saturday, November 10, 2pm
For new and experienced writers. Writers’ can share their horror writing with the group or listen to what others have written. Bring what you’ve been working on or write something new with inspiration from the readings..
Reading Group
Saturday, November 17, 10:30am
Discuss short horror stories, women authors in the genre and share interpretations and experiences with the stories.
Conclusion
Saturday, November 24, 10:30am
The final session will be split between discussing the reading and feedback for the stories participants have exchanged.
