Classes & Programs

Computer Class: Introduction to the Internet Level 2

Review and extend the knowledge and skills covered in Internet Level 1. Explore fun and helpful web sites, discuss printing from the Internet, explore blogs and discuss Internet Security. Prerequisite: Ability to use the mouse and ability to type web site.

Hopelink ESL Class

The English as a Second Language (ESL) program serves adults in north and east King County. Each class is conducted by trained volunteer facilitators and meets two or three times per week.

Redmond Library Talk Time

The class provides a casual setting to practice English while making new friends and learning about life in the United States.

Computer Class: Microsoft Word Level 1

Learn basic skills for entering, correcting and revising text on a computer. Prerequisite: Ability to use the mouse and keyboard.

Redmond Library Talk Time

Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group. Learn more about American culture and meet people from around the world.

Discover Your Family History: an Introduction to Genealogy

Interested in tracing your family history but don’t know where to start? Claudia Breland, a professional genealogist with over 35 years of experience, will walk you through the early steps of this exciting pastime. Learn how to start filling out pedigree charts and interviewing relatives before you sit down at the computer and discover free resources available online and at the library. For beginners.

Computer Class: Microsoft Excel Level 3

Learn to use functions such as Average, Max, Min and PMT. Prerequisite: Basic understanding of Excel and experience creating and saving spreadsheets.

Conducting a Successful Job Search

In this workshop, Art Dreeben of TRAC Associates will provide guidance and methodologies for conducting a successful search in today’s challenging employment environment. Be presented with effective resume approaches, networking techniques and current interviewing styles and proposed strategies, all from a global perspective. Art has over 16 years as a consultant in the career development field, 5 as an Executive Recruiter and the last 11 as an Employment Specialist with TRAC Associates.

Redmond Library Citizenship Session

Get help with the Citizenship interview process, including civics and government questions, reading and writing English and practicing your interview skills.

Redmond Library Talk Time

Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group. Learn more about American culture and meet people from around the world.

Hopelink ESL Class

The English as a Second Language (ESL) program serves adults in north and east King County. Each class is conducted by trained volunteer facilitators and meets two or three times per week.

Redmond Library Talk Time

The class provides a casual setting to practice English while making new friends and learning about life in the United States.

Computer Class: Microsoft Word Level 2

Learn how to select and format text, set margins, align paragraphs and use the cut and paste function. Prerequisite: Basic understanding of Word and experience creating and saving documents.

Redmond Library Talk Time

Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group. Learn more about American culture and meet people from around the world.

DNA and Genealogy

Genealogists have been researching using paper records for centuries, and new technology has only made it better. With DNA testing becoming available and affordable, opportunities await for those who are seeking answers to questions about their heritage. Learn (in plain English!) the basics of the DNA molecule, how it can help you discover your roots, the best companies to test with, and how to join with others to find a common heritage.

Note: those with basic to intermediate computer skills and some online experience will benefit most from this presentation.

Computer Class: Microsoft Excel Level 4

Learn the basics of pivot tables.

Hopelink ESL Class

This is a formal ESL class for beginning English speakers provided by Hopelink. The program serves adults in north and east King County. Each class is conducted by trained volunteer facilitators and meets two or three times per week.

Redmond Library Citizenship Session

Get help with the Citizenship interview process, including civics and government questions, reading and writing English and practicing your interview skills.

Redmond Library Talk Time

Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group. Learn more about American culture and meet people from around the world.

Computer Class: Introduction to the Internet Level 3

Learn about search tools and how to choose an appropriate one for a particular type of search. Plus, learn how to write a search query to produce useful results. Prerequisite: Basic understanding of the Internet.

Hopelink ESL Class

The English as a Second Language (ESL) program serves adults in north and east King County. Each class is conducted by trained volunteer facilitators and meets two or three times per week.

Redmond Library Talk Time

The class provides a casual setting to practice English while making new friends and learning about life in the United States.

Redmond Library Talk Time

Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group. Learn more about American culture and meet people from around the world.

Hopelink ESL Class

This is a formal ESL class for beginning English speakers provided by Hopelink. The program serves adults in north and east King County. Each class is conducted by trained volunteer facilitators and meets two or three times per week.

Redmond Library Citizenship Session

Get help with the Citizenship interview process, including civics and government questions, reading and writing English and practicing your interview skills.

Redmond Library Talk Time

Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group. Learn more about American culture and meet people from around the world.

Redmond Reads Poetry: Jack Straw Writers

The Redmond Library hosts a 2013 Jack Straw Reading featuring four
prominent local poets. This will be the final event of the season for the Redmond Poet Laureate. The four writers will be Larry Crist, Emily Perez, Dennis Caswell and Jeannine Hall Gailey (Redmond's Poet Laureate.) All have published widely and their poetry will be available to peruse or purchase. Refreshments will be available.

Hopelink ESL Class

The English as a Second Language (ESL) program serves adults in north and east King County. Each class is conducted by trained volunteer facilitators and meets two or three times per week.

Redmond Library Talk Time

The class provides a casual setting to practice English while making new friends and learning about life in the United States.

Redmond Library Talk Time

Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group. Learn more about American culture and meet people from around the world.

Introduction to Origami for Adults

Origami artists from PAPER will be teaching a two session introduction to origami for adults at the Redmond Library. In this class learn the basic folds, read origami diagrams and create a few wonderfully fun pieces to take home. All models will be simply explained and easy to fold. Materials will be provided by PAPER.

You must register online or by call 425.885.1861. If you plan to attend both sessions of the class (June 15 and 22) please sign up for each session separately.

Afternoon Book Discussion

Summer Schedule

May 20: The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy

June 18: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Houston
July 15: Sacred Hearts by Srah Dunant

August 19: Rules of Civility by Amor Towles

Hopelink ESL Class

This is a formal ESL class for beginning English speakers provided by Hopelink. The program serves adults in north and east King County. Each class is conducted by trained volunteer facilitators and meets two or three times per week.

Redmond Library Citizenship Session

Get help with the Citizenship interview process, including civics and government questions, reading and writing English and practicing your interview skills.

Redmond Library Talk Time

Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group. Learn more about American culture and meet people from around the world.

Hopelink ESL Class

The English as a Second Language (ESL) program serves adults in north and east King County. Each class is conducted by trained volunteer facilitators and meets two or three times per week.

Redmond Library Talk Time

The class provides a casual setting to practice English while making new friends and learning about life in the United States.

Redmond Library Talk Time

Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group. Learn more about American culture and meet people from around the world.

Uncle Dave's Cow and Other Whole Animals My Freezer Has Known

Meet writer Leslie Miller, author of Uncle Dave’s Cow and Other Whole Animals My Freezer Has Known. Are you interested in purchasing half a cow or pig but don’t know where to begin? This author will demystify the process of buying meat straight from local farmers. Whether you’re looking for grass-fed, organic, pastured, or antibiotic free, you’ll learn what you need to know to opt out of factory farming.