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Inside KCLS

July 2009

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SRP2009 Summer Reading Program

KCLS libraries is hosting creativity-themed programs, with activities, books and adventures.
Babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers can participate with their parents in a special pre-reading activity game.
Kids in elementary school have a full array of programs and events to accompany their reading, and prizes for reaching their reading goal.

Programs!
See a list of all the programs and entertainment coming to KCLS Libraries this summer.


Read. Flip. Win.Read.Flip.Win

The King County Library System Video Book Review Contest

You’re probably going to do what you always do during the summer: read lots of good books. So why not tell us about your favorite? You’ll be entered in a drawing to win excellent prizes! For teens.


Read 3Just for Teens - Read Three,Get One Free SUMMER EDITION


Read Three, Get One Free" is a book-review-and-rewardprogram that is available at any KCLS community library. Participating teens ages 12-18 can select a free paperbackbook for every three books they read andreview. Review forms are King County Library System Foundationavailable at the library or they can be downloaded here.

Sponsored by the KCLS Foundation.


AskNowAskNow

AskNow is an instant messaging (IM) service that library patrons can access through a number of pages on KCLS.org. Using AskNow, patrons can instantly contact KCLS’ Answer Line staff for assistance with circulation and other questions that can be quickly answered. More information about this service.

When is the AskNow chat service available?
AskNow chat service is available during regular open hours for Answer Line:

Monday – Thursday, 9am–9pm
Friday – Saturday, 9am–5pm
Sunday, Noon–5pm

Try this service now!

 

Library ElfLibrary Elf

Library Elf makes it easy to keep track of what's due, overdue or ready for pickup from one or more library accounts. Library Elf is like a personal assistant designed with the busy or avid library user in mind. It is also ideal for families with multiple library cards or individuals who have cards from different library systems because you can consolidate multiple cards into one Library Elf account.


Attend

Meet the Authors:

Mary Guterson
Gone to the Dogs book cover

Bellevue Regional Library, Wednesday, July 15, 7pm

Local author Mary Guterson will read and discuss her new book, Gone to the Dogs. Guterson is also the author of We Are All Fine Here, published in 2005 by Putnam. A former speech pathologist, she works at a bookstore on Bainbridge Island, Washington.
Books will be available for purchase at this event. Learn more about Mary Guterson

JA Jance Fire and Ice book cover

Bellevue Regional Library, Wednesday, July 22, 2pm

Whether you are a fan of Seattle Police Officer J.P. Beaumont or Arizona Sheriff Joanna Brady, Fire and Ice, the newest book from J.A. Jance will make you happy. Join us for a wonderful afternoon with this esteemed local author.
Books will be available for purchase at this event. Learn more about JA Jance

David Morrell The Shimmer book cover

Bellevue Regional Library, Thuursday, July 23, 7pm

Award-winning author David Morrell, whose debut novel, First Blood, was made into the movie Rambo, has penned more than 25 action-packed books in his career. Join us as he reads and discusses his newest title, The Shimmer. Learn more about David Morrell

New Teen & Children's Author Showcase My Tooth Fell in My Soup book cover

Bellevue Regional Library, Saturday, July 25, 2pm

We’ve selected some of the best new local children’s and teen authors for a special meet-and-greet event. You will have an opportunity to speak with writers of youth fiction and nonfiction about their recently published books. Featured authors include Mary Jane Beaufrand, Louise Spiegler, Royce Buckingham, Liz Gallagher, Sundee Frazier, Erik Korhel and others!

Sarah Kirkconnell
Freezer Bag Cooking book cover

North Bend Library, Tuesday, July 28, 7pm

Meet Sarah Kirkconnell, author of Freezer Bag Cooking: Trail Food Made Simple. Meal-time in the out-of-doors presents unique challenges. Learn to create simple, satisfying meals in the wilderness, without giving up convenience, using freezer bags. Cooking gear is minimal, mealtime becomes nearly effortless and cleanup is a snap.


Between the LionsBetween the Lions Live Show

Friday, July 17, 2pm and 4pm
Bellevue Regional Library

Lions and stories and KCTS 9, oh my! Cleo and Lionel and the Between the Lions Live Show will make a stop at the Bellevue Regional Library for two free shows featuring songs, jokes, story-book readings, audience participation and much more. The loveable cast is joined by children’s songwriter and guitarist Aaron Nigel Smith.

Free tickets are available via Brown Paper Tickets.

For more information go to KCTS9.org/events. Between the Lions airs on KCTS 9 weekdays at 11am and is an eight-time Emmy award-winning children’s series aimed to help kids age four to seven acquire reading skills and a love of reading.

This event is made possible by King County Library System, KCTS 9, WGBH Boston and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.


Making the Game!

You play videogames but have you ever thought about what it takes to make one?  Maybe you want to be a game developer yourself? 
The King County Library System, in partnership with DigiPen Institute of Technology, is pleased to offer a special mini-workshop where you can experience the art and science of making videogames.  Come learn about the game industry, what it takes to be a game developer, and take part in the hands-on lab where you will build an actual game!
Registration is limited to 10 participants, ages 13 – 18 years old.

Redmond Regional Library
Wednesday, July 8, 1-3pm

Bothell Regional Library
Thursday, July 9, 3:30- 5:30pm

Covington Library
Thursday, July 16, 2-4pm

North Bend Library
Friday, July 24, 3pm

Lake Forest Park Library
Thursday, August 6, 11am-1pm

Sammamish Library
Thursday, August 13, 1-3pm

Issaquah Library
Friday, August 14, 1-3pm

DigiPen


Opera Preview

Opera Preview: Wagner’s Ring
Presented by Norm Hollingshead

In connection with Seattle Opera’s late summer production of Richard Wagner’s incredible Ring Cycle, local opera lecturer Norm Hollingshead, is offering a free four-lecture cycle to prepare local opera-lovers for this amazing event. Wagner’s Ring, a four-operas in six-days marathon is the “Mt. Everest of operas.” These lectures, one for each, will discuss details of Wagner’s life during the 25 year composition of his Ring, along with a detailed analysis of the story of each opera with appropriate musical excerpts from Mr. Hollingshead’s own collection of recordings, many quite rare.

Opera Preview: Wagner’s RingBellevue Regional Library
Monday, July 13, 7pm: Das Rheingold
Monday, July 20, 7pm: Die Walkure
Monday, July 27, 7pm: Siegfried
Monday, August 3, 7pm: Gotterdammerung

Issaquah Library
Wednesday, July 15, 7pm: Das Rheingold
Wednesday, July 22, 7pm: Die Walkure
Wednesday, July 29, 7pm: Siegfried
Wednesday, August 5, 7pm: Gotterdammerung

Sponsored by the Friends of the Libraries.



Office 2007KCLS moving to Microsoft Office 2007

Office 2007 coming soon to the library computers. Learn more



Wow!

Read to Your Dog

READ to Your Dog

See all the photos submitted during the month of June in celebration of The Big Read and the featured book, The Call of the Wild!


Judge EadieNew Burien Library Opens!


If attendance is any indication, residents of Burien are excited about their new library! More than 1,000 people gathered on Saturday, June 13, to celebrate the grand opening of Burien Town Square. The development includes the new 32,000 square foot Burien Library, Burien City Hall, Town Square Park and Urban Partners’ condominium and retail building. The Burien Library and City Hall occupy a shared building, with the library on the lower two floors and the city hall on the third floor.

As people took their seats for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the Highline High School High Flying Pirates Marching Band marched down 152nd Street and performed for the crowd. Once the ribbon-cutting was under way, several federal, state and local dignitaries expressed their excitement about the project.

 “It is unique to have the library and city government work together,” said KCLS Director Bill Ptacek. “This is a community project.”

Ribbon CuttingLucy Krakowiak, a member of both the KCLS Board of Trustees and the Burien City Council, thanked everyone involved with the project.
“I encourage everyone to enjoy the library, city hall, park and residences,” Krakowiak said.

Judge Richard Eadie also addressed the crowd: “This is a wonderful city development; it takes a vision and a long time. Congratulations on the new library… enjoy!”

After the ribbon-cutting ceremony concluded, people were invited to tour the new library. Refreshments were provided inside the library, thanks to the Burien Library Guild. Kettle corn, inflatable toys for children and several musical performances were held outside in the new park throughout the afternoon.


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Last Updated: June 30, 2009