Classes & Programs

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors, including tutoring in math, science, social studies, English and test prep. Proofreading is also available.

Study Hall

The meeting room is open for study! Bring your books and study on your own or in groups. Everyone is welcome.

Computer Class: One-on-One Assistance

Do you need extra help on the computer? Have a special project you’re working on? Want to create an email account? A KCLS volunteer instructor can give you one-on-one assistance.

Computer Class: One-on-One Assistance

Do you need extra help on the computer? Have a special project you’re working on? Want to create an email account? A KCLS volunteer instructor can give you one-on-one assistance.

Computer Class: One-on-One Assistance

Do you need extra help on the computer? Have a special project you’re working on? Want to create an email account? A KCLS volunteer instructor can give you one-on-one assistance.

Book Buddies Orientation & Training

Teens who have been accepted into the Book Buddy volunteer program learn about literacy development, reading with children and great children's book reads.

Friends of the Newcastle Library Meeting

Join us!

A Magical Musical Adventure into the Earth Concert

Family program, ages 2 and older welcome.
Come on a musical ride through underground jungles, deserts, rivers and lakes to meet all kinds of magical creatures.

Newcastle Library Book Group

The School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister
Life lessons learned gathering at Lillian's Restaurant for a weekly cooking class. KCLS eBook available.

Join us the 4th Thursday of every month. Everyone is welcome!

iCreate Computer Lab

Don't just use it, make it! Get beneath the surface of your computer. Create your own comics with you and your friends as the stars using Comic Life, make your own game with Scratch, or use the iLife suite on a MacBook to produce your own photo collage, movie, or slideshow, or get crazy with MaKey Makey. Bring a flash drive and keep your creations. Register for either a morning or afternoon session. Sponsored in part by the Friends of Newcastle Library.

iCreate Computer Lab

Don't just use it, make it! Get beneath the surface of your computer! Create your own comics with you and your friends as the stars using Comic Life, make your own game with Scratch, or use the iLife suite on a MacBook to produce your own photo collage, movie, or slideshow, or get crazy with MaKey MaKey. Bring a flash drive and keep your creations. Register for either a morning or afternoon session. Sponsored in part by the Friends of Newcastle Library.

Computer Class: One-on-One Assistance

Do you need extra help on the computer? Have a special project you’re working on? Want to create an email account? A KCLS volunteer instructor can give you one-on-one assistance.

Computer Class: One-on-One Assistance

Do you need extra help on the computer? Have a special project you’re working on? Want to create an email account? A KCLS volunteer instructor can give you one-on-one assistance.

Computer Class: One-on-One Assistance

Do you need extra help on the computer? Have a special project you’re working on? Want to create an email account? A KCLS volunteer instructor can give you one-on-one assistance.

Burrowing Beasts: Sketch and Paint Badgers, Marmots and Pikas

Ages 8 and older.
Learn to draw and paint some of the most interesting mammals in Washington including badgers, marmots and pikas, while learning about their habitats.

Book Buddies

1st-4th grade.
Does your student want help practicing his or her reading skills?
Get free one-on-one reading help from a trained high school volunteer.

Toddler Story Time

Ages 1 to 3 with adult, siblings welcome.
Come to the Meeting Room for silly songs and fun stories in this 25-30 minute program designed especially for toddlers!

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3 to 5 with adult.
Come to the meeting room for silly songs and fun stories in this 30 minute program designed especially for preschoolers!

Computer Class: One-on-One Assistance

Do you need extra help on the computer? Have a special project you’re working on? Want to create an email account? A KCLS volunteer instructor can give you one-on-one assistance.

Computer Class: One-on-One Assistance

Do you need extra help on the computer? Have a special project you’re working on? Want to create an email account? A KCLS volunteer instructor can give you one-on-one assistance.

Computer Class: One-on-One Assistance

Do you need extra help on the computer? Have a special project you’re working on? Want to create an email account? A KCLS volunteer instructor can give you one-on-one assistance.

Fossil Investigators Science Workshop

Ages 8 and older.
See over 30 real specimens from the Burke Museum’s paleontology collection. Using fossils as tools and clues, solve a mystery through a hands-on investigation.

Book Buddies

1st-4th grade.
Does your student want help practicing his or her reading skills?
Get free one-on-one reading help from a trained high school volunteer.

Toddler Story Time

Ages 1 to 3 with adult, siblings welcome.
Come to the Meeting Room for silly songs and fun stories in this 25-30 minute program designed especially for toddlers!

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3 to 5 with adult.
Come to the meeting room for silly songs and fun stories in this 30 minute program designed especially for preschoolers!

Pizza & Pages

Join other teens for pizza and book chat. Talk about what you're reading, check off some boxes on your Summer Reading Program participation, and find out how you can get free books. Don't know what to read? Visit Newcastle Library's event page at kcls.org for this month's teen book or KCLS' Teen Zone for great book recommendations.

Computer Class: One-on-One Assistance

Do you need extra help on the computer? Have a special project you’re working on? Want to create an email account? A KCLS volunteer instructor can give you one-on-one assistance.

Computer Class: One-on-One Assistance

Do you need extra help on the computer? Have a special project you’re working on? Want to create an email account? A KCLS volunteer instructor can give you one-on-one assistance.

Computer Class: One-on-One Assistance

Do you need extra help on the computer? Have a special project you’re working on? Want to create an email account? A KCLS volunteer instructor can give you one-on-one assistance.

Book Buddies

1st-4th grade.
Does your student want help practicing his or her reading skills?
Get free one-on-one reading help from a trained high school volunteer.

Hit the Road! Teen Audio Speedbooking

Time for vacations and travel, so why not put a book in your ear? Meet a new audiobook on CD or Playaway every few minutes and find the perfect traveling companion. Learn how to download audiobooks to your own device. Check out the books you like for a great road trip; tell the others to hit the road!