Classes & Programs

Young Toddler Story Time

Ages 12 to 24 months with adult.
Come for a story along with rhymes, tickles, bounces and lots of bubbles. Babies welcome!

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.

Master Gardeners Clinics

Bring you gardening questions to expert master gardeners. Available in the library's lobby.

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors.

Citizenship Class

Get help with the citizenship process.

Game On!

Teens in middle school, junior high and high school.
Play video games at the library!

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

English as a Second Language Classes

ESL classes taught by Highline Community College. All levels welcome.

Spanish Story Time

Ages 2 and older.
Enjoy stories, songs and games in Spanish and English.
Un programa especial diseñado para niños de 2 años y mas. Vengan y disfruten de cuentos, canciones y juegos en español e ingles.

Spring Arts Workshops

Come to the Multipurpose Room for four free arts programs for children ages 9 to 11. This series will include: 1) Sculpture/3-D/Found Objects (5/18), 2) Collage/Assemblage (5/25), 3) Decorative Art on objects (6/1), and an 4) Introduction to perspective (6/8). Come to any or all of these hands-on workshops.

Drop-in to Learn About eBooks

Get started with KCLS eBooks! Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Come to the large meeting room off the lobby to sing, dance and read through the alphabet.

Infant Story Time

Ages 3 to 12 months with adult.
Tickles, songs and a short story introduce babies and their grown-ups to the rhythm of words in this story time. Bring a blanket for baby to play on and come to the Children's Story Room.

Tuesday Afternoon Movie

Teens in middle school and high school.
Enjoy movies and popcorn at the library! See a different movie the 4th Tuesday of the month.

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Book Buddies

Ages Kindergarten-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.

English as a Second Language Classes

ESL classes taught by Highline Community College. All levels welcome.

Family Story Time

Bring the whole family for this fun evening Story Time! Share books, sing songs and make a simple craft.

Young Toddler Story Time

Ages 12 to 24 months with adult.
Come for a story along with rhymes, tickles, bounces and lots of bubbles. Babies welcome!

Master Gardeners Clinics

Bring you gardening questions to expert master gardeners. Available in the library's lobby.

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors.

3rd Annual Highline Public Schools ELL Writing Contest Ceremony

Secondary English Language Learners Award Ceremony
Join the students and their families to award the winners of the contest and hear essays around the theme "The American Dream".

Citizenship Class

Get help with the citizenship process.

Game On!

Teens in middle school, junior high and high school.
Play video games at the library!

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

English as a Second Language Classes

ESL classes taught by Highline Community College. All levels welcome.

Spanish Story Time

Ages 2 and older.
Enjoy stories, songs and games in Spanish and English.
Un programa especial diseñado para niños de 2 años y mas. Vengan y disfruten de cuentos, canciones y juegos en español e ingles.

Spring Arts Workshops

Come to the Multipurpose Room for four free arts programs for children ages 9 to 11. This series will include: 1) Sculpture/3-D/Found Objects (5/18), 2) Collage/Assemblage (5/25), 3) Decorative Art on objects (6/1), and an 4) Introduction to perspective (6/8). Come to any or all of these hands-on workshops.

One-on-One Computer 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

Time to Duel! Yu-Gi-Oh Club

Middle school and high school students, bring your decks and trade binders to the library! There will be open play tables, single elimination tournaments and books. New to the game? Get help at the instruction table.

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

English as a Second Language Classes

ESL classes taught by Highline Community College. All levels welcome.

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.

Computer Class: Microsoft Word Level 3

Learn how to format sections, insert section breaks and set up headers and footers. Prerequisite: Basic understanding of Word and experience creating and saving documents.

Anime & Manga Club

Watch anime movies,talk about your favorite anime & manga, graphic novels, or practice drawing manga characters!

Master Gardeners Clinics

Bring you gardening questions to expert master gardeners. Available in the library's lobby.

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors.

Citizenship Class

Get help with the citizenship process.

Our Food, Our Right

This book, compiled and edited by the volunteers of the Food Justice Project of Community Alliance for Global Justice, takes you from farm to table through the intersection of politics, culture and social justice. Connect current local and global issues of food injustice with recipes from the book and discussion with some of the 50 local contributors.

Game On!

Teens in middle school, junior high and high school.
Play video games at the library!

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

English as a Second Language Classes

ESL classes taught by Highline Community College. All levels welcome.

Spanish Story Time

Ages 2 and older.
Enjoy stories, songs and games in Spanish and English.
Un programa especial diseñado para niños de 2 años y mas. Vengan y disfruten de cuentos, canciones y juegos en español e ingles.

Spring Arts Workshops

Come to the Multipurpose Room for four free arts programs for children ages 9 to 11. This series will include: 1) Sculpture/3-D/Found Objects (5/18), 2) Collage/Assemblage (5/25), 3) Decorative Art on objects (6/1), and an 4) Introduction to perspective (6/8). Come to any or all of these hands-on workshops.

Drop-in to Learn About eBooks

Get started with KCLS eBooks! Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

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, learn what you need to know to opt out of factory farming.

Computer Class: Internet Level 1

Learn how to browse the Internet, type web site addresses, understand basic Internet vocabulary and use search engines. Prerequisite: Ability to use the mouse.

Master Gardeners Clinics

Bring you gardening questions to expert master gardeners. Available in the library's lobby.

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors.

Citizenship Class

Get help with the citizenship process.

Game On!

Teens in middle school, junior high and high school.
Play video games at the library!

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Spanish Story Time

Ages 2 and older.
Enjoy stories, songs and games in Spanish and English.
Un programa especial diseñado para niños de 2 años y mas. Vengan y disfruten de cuentos, canciones y juegos en español e ingles.

Naturalization Ceremony: Welcome Our Newest Citizens

Join us this Flag Day Eve to welcome our new Americans. The Burien Library is pleased to host the Oath Ceremony of the US Citizenship and Immigration Services. Support our newest citizens as they take an oath of allegiance to complete their naturalization process.

One-on-One Computer 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

The Git-Hoan Dancers (People of the Salmon) Alaskan Tsimshian Dance Group

These dancers represent a culture of Alaskan Native people, the Tsimshian Tribe from Metlakatla, Alaska. David Boxley, nationally renowned carver and culture bearer formed the Git Hoan Dancers in his efforts to revive, practice and share the Tsimshian way of life that was once forbidden. The group shares legends and stories through song and dance while showcasing the magnificence and creativity of our art, demonstrating a variety of articulated & carved masks, headdresses, drums, rattles and much more.

Held outside in Town Square and sponsored by the Burien Library and the City of Burien Parks & Recreation Department.

Toddler Story Time

Ages 24 to 36 months with adult, siblings welcome.
Stories, rhymes, songs and a simple craft for children and their grown-ups.

Toddler Story Time

Ages 24 to 36 months with adult, siblings welcome.
Stories, rhymes, songs and a simple craft for children and their grown-ups.

Can You Dig It Show?

Family program, all ages welcome.
Go on an archeological dig to explore how past cultures were entertained. The “Professional Zaniac” will use tricks, stunts, juggling and music to keep you laughing.

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Explore the wonderful world of books with your preschooler. This program includes stories, songs, movement activities, and a simple craft.

Infant Story Time

Ages 3 to 12 months with adult.
Tickles, songs and a short story introduce babies and their grown-ups to the rhythm of words in this Story Time. Bring a blanket for baby to play on and come to the Children's Story Room.

Time to Duel! Yu-Gi-Oh Club

Middle school and high school students, bring your decks and trade binders to the library! There will be open play tables, single elimination tournaments and books. New to the game? Get help at the instruction table.

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Family Story Time

Bring the whole family for this fun evening Story Time! Share books, sing songs and make a simple craft.

Computer Class: Facebook Basics

Learn the basics of the social networking web site Facebook. Instructors will demonstrate how to use it, why it is useful, discuss privacy, and help set up accounts. Prerequisites: Basic understanding of the Internet and students must have an email address.

Young Toddler Story Time

Ages 12 to 24 months with adult.
Come for a story along with rhymes, tickles, bounces and lots of bubbles. Babies welcome!

Burien Book Group: Broken Harbor by Tana French

Detective Mick "Scorcher" Kennedy always plays by the rules. That’s what keeps him safe, helping him avoid potential pitfalls as the Dublin Murder Squad’s top detective. That is, until he’s called out to Broken Harbor, a half-built housing development abruptly stalled by the recession, to investigate the brutal murder of the Spain family. An atmospheric and razor-sharp mystery. Everyone is welcome.

Anime & Manga Club

Watch anime movies,talk about your favorite anime & manga, graphic novels, or practice drawing manga characters!

Burien Young Readers Club

Holes by Louis Sachar
Ages 7 to 12.
If you like to read, this is the club for you! Copies of the book will be available at the library.

Master Gardeners Clinics

Bring you gardening questions to expert master gardeners. Available in the library's lobby.

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors.

Citizenship Class

Get help with the citizenship process.

Homemade Beer: The Basics of Homebrewing

This introduction to the world of home brewing covers the basics of beer making using malt extract and includes a discussion of beer ingredients, equipment needed, and the basic beer making process. Participants must be 21 and older. Please register.

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Spanish Story Time

Ages 2 and older.
Enjoy stories, songs and games in Spanish and English.
Un programa especial diseñado para niños de 2 años y mas. Vengan y disfruten de cuentos, canciones y juegos en español e ingles.

Meet the Author Shauna James Ahern

Gluten-Free Girl Every Day
The writer of the wildly popular blog, www.glutenfreegirl.com collaborates with her chef husband to offer delicious recipes organized around different types of dinners, such as One-Pot Wonders, Stir Fries and Buffets. She also offers practical tips for stocking a gluten-free pantry.