Classes & Programs

China and Its Neighbors: A Lecture/Discussion with Ambassador Darryl N. Johnson

Come for the second World Speaker Forum program with Ambassador Darryl N. Johnson, who will share his insights and observations on the second biggest economy in the world, China, in light of the appointment of its new government leadership. He will discuss its economic and security relations with neighboring countries, the need for multilateral cooperation and the impact of its rapid rise.
Ambassador Johnson has had a long and distinguished career as a Foreign Service Officer, culminating in his service as U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand. His previous assignments included Mumbai, Hong Kong, Moscow,Beijing and Warsaw. He served as the first U.S. Ambassador to Lithuania, was the Director of the American Institute in Taiwan, and held a variety of positions in Washington. He speaks Thai, Chinese (Mandarin), Russian, Polish and some Lithuanian.

Registration required (kcls.org/events or call Kirkland Library, 425.822.2459). Seating is limited based on availability.

The World Speaker Forum is a series of lectures by people who have lived, worked and traveled abroad sharing their first-hand experiences in different parts of the world. For more information, please visit: http://www.worldspeakerforum.org/

Sponsored by Friends of the Library of Kirkland.

Come Sing Along with Charlie!

Family program, all ages welcome.
Charlie will sing some well known children’s songs as well as her originals that will get children and parents moving and singing along. Audience participation is encouraged, so be sure to bring your singing voices and dancing shoes!
Free tickets distributed at Information Desk 30 minutes prior to show, while supplies last.
Sponsored by Kirkland Friends of the Library

Citizenship Class

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

So I've Got an eReader - Now What?

Find out how to use your eReader to access thousands of free library books! Don't have an eReader? Try out some of the hottest readers before you buy.

Talk Time

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

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Volunteer tutors provide free homework help during Study Zone hours. Students can find help in all subject areas, including Math, Science, SAT and other test preparation.
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm, Sundays 1-3pm

French Story Times: L'heure du conte francais

Ages 2 to 6 and their families.
Stories, songs and activities presented in French.

Spanish Story Times/Cuentos En Espanol

Ages 2 to 6 and families.
Stories, songs and activities presented in Spanish.

Citizenship Class

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

So I've Got an eReader - Now What?

Find out how to use your eReader to access thousands of free library books! Don't have an eReader? Try out some of the hottest readers before you buy.

Talk Time

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

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Volunteer tutors provide free homework help during Study Zone hours. Students can find help in all subject areas, including Math, Science, SAT and other test preparation.
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm, Sundays 1-3pm

French Story Times: L'heure du conte francais

Ages 2 to 6 and their families.
Stories, songs and activities presented in French.

Spanish Story Times/Cuentos En Espanol

Ages 2 to 6 and families.
Stories, songs and activities presented in Spanish.

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Volunteer tutors provide free homework help during Study Zone hours. Students can find help in all subject areas, including Math, Science, SAT and other test preparation.
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm, Sundays 1-3pm

Meet the Author: Deborah Niemann

Ecothrifty: Cheaper, Greener Choices for a Happier, Healthier Life.
Make greener, healthier choices while saving money. You will be surprised to discover all the artificial chemicals hiding in your home, food and personal care products, but you can easily replace them with natural alternatives that cost far less!

Citizenship Class

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

So I've Got an eReader - Now What?

Find out how to use your eReader to access thousands of free library books! Don't have an eReader? Try out some of the hottest readers before you buy.

Talk Time

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

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Volunteer tutors provide free homework help during Study Zone hours. Students can find help in all subject areas, including Math, Science, SAT and other test preparation.
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm, Sundays 1-3pm

Learning Styles in Action

Did you know that your individual learning style affects how you teach and create materials for the early childhood classroom? Learn about the three main learning styles: visual, auditory and kinesthetic. Discover ways to make activities in your classroom more multi-sensory and supportive of different styles of learning. Provides 2 STARS credit hours in Curriculum and Learning Environment or Child Growth & Development.

Small Business Counseling

Volunteers from SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) are available by appointment to advise current and future small business owners.

Small Business Counseling

Volunteers from SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) are available by appointment to advise current and future small business owners.

Small Business Counseling

Volunteers from SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) are available by appointment to advise current and future small business owners.

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Volunteer tutors provide free homework help during Study Zone hours. Students can find help in all subject areas, including Math, Science, SAT and other test preparation.
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm, Sundays 1-3pm

Kirkland Book Group

Memory
Who would we be without our memories? This question haunts all of our upcoming reading selections. Reflections on the past, the jarring effect of facts newly discovered and the actual loss of memories are elements of these narratives that ask us to evaluate the significance of memories to our identity and our place in the world. Books available at the Information Desk.

June 10: The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes
July 8: Turn of Mind by Alice LaPlante
August 12: The Garden of Evening Mists by Tan Twan Eng

Citizenship Class

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

So I've Got an eReader - Now What?

Find out how to use your eReader to access thousands of free library books! Don't have an eReader? Try out some of the hottest readers before you buy.

Talk Time

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

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Volunteer tutors provide free homework help during Study Zone hours. Students can find help in all subject areas, including Math, Science, SAT and other test preparation.
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm, Sundays 1-3pm

Computer Class: Facebook Basics

Learn the basics of the social networking site Facebook. Instructor will demonstrate how to use it, why it is useful, discuss privacy, and help set up accounts.

Rock-It Science Concert

Ages 4 and older.
Learn about rocks, minerals, fossils, volcanoes and more while rockin’ out to original songs about earth science and geology.

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Volunteer tutors provide free homework help during Study Zone hours. Students can find help in all subject areas, including Math, Science, SAT and other test preparation.
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm, Sundays 1-3pm

Citizenship Class

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

Talk Time

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

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Volunteer tutors provide free homework help during Study Zone hours. Students can find help in all subject areas, including Math, Science, SAT and other test preparation.
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm, Sundays 1-3pm