Season of Stories and Songs

Join us for free programs in November and December as we celebrate the change of seasons and special family gatherings with music and stories.

Programs in this series include performances by Nancy Stewart, Eric Ode, Harmonica Pocket and Rowbes. Also featured; holiday nature crafts and art programs presented by Nature Consortium.

Art Lectures Presented by Susan Olds

MOVE OVER WIZARDS! MAKE WAY FOR STEAMPUNK!

Ages 13 and older
What do you get when you mix Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes, H.G. Wells, Jules Verne and Edgar Allen Poe with Neil Gaiman, Agatha Christie, Ray Bradbury and Ridley Scott?

You get Steampunk- the exciting new literary genre taking readers by storm. Originating in London a few years ago, Steampunk is a most curious mix of futuristic Victorian settings, time and space travel, intrepid inventors and mad scientists, adventurers, fantastic steam-powered machines, automata servants, hot air balloons, passenger dirigibles and mysteries galore.

Federal Way 320th Library, Saturday, December 5, 2pm*
Issaquah Library, Tuesday, January 19, 7pm

*Sponsored by the Friends of the Federal Way Libraries

NaNoWriMo
(National Novel Writing Month)

National Novel Writing Month is a fun, seat-of your-pants approach to novel writing.
Participants begin writing November 1. The goal is to write a 175-page (50,000-word) novel by Midnight on November 30. Because of the limited writing window, the ONLY thing that matters in NaNoWriMo is output. Take risks and write on the fly. The King County Library System will provide free writing workshops, Write-In sites and library resources.
Isn’t it time you finally wrote that novel?

Fall Programs
In these challenging financial times the King County Library System provides information and resources to help you sort out ways to save money and handle your finances. Join us for free programs this Fall.

Opera Preview

Il Trovatore by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)

Verdi’s Il Trovatore was an instant hit when it was first performed in 1853 and has been ever since. Enrico Caruso claimed all you needed to make a success of Il Trovatore were the four greatest singers in the world and, ever since 1853, the greatest singers have fought to perform the famous melodies of this beloved “warhorse” of an opera.

This lecture will be presented by veteran opera lecturer, Norm Hollingshead, who will illustrate his commentary with musical excerpts from his own collection of recordings, many quite rare.

Celebrate!

Join us as the expanded Kirkland Library opens Saturday, December 5, 2009, 10am!

Celebrate the next chapter for your library as the renovated and expanded Kirkland Library opens!
Bring your friends, family and neighbors to celebrate your community library.

Questions, call 425.369.3275.

Sing-Along with Caspar Babypants

Presented by Chris Ballew
Ages 2 to 5 with adult
Chris Ballew is better known as the lead singer of the Seattle based rock and roll band The Presidents of the United States of America. This show includes simple songs families can sing together to reinforce many concepts related to Early Literacy.

STARS Fall 2009 Programs

Parents, Teachers and Child Caregivers are invited to FREE Early Childhood Workshops
Persons requiring STARS-approved continuing education credit will need to bring their STARS registration number the day of the workshop. Register online at www.kcls.org/stars or call the community libraries listed below. Registration begins two weeks prior to the workshop. Adults Only!

Programs include; Bringing Puppets to Life in the Classroom Presented by Mary Shaver, Folksongs, Finger Plays, Felt Boards and Fun Presented by Lorraine Bayes, co-founder, recording artist and performer with Tickle Tune Typhoon, Listen, Sing, Create–A Sign Language Workshop Presented by Nancy Hanauer, Founder of Hop to Signaroo, Nurturing Compassion Presented by Roslyn Duffy, counselor, author and educator and Why Can’t You Behave? Ideas for Handling Misbehavior Presented by Kathy Slattengren, M.Ed., Priceless Parenting, LLC.
More information.

The National Parks

In partnership with KCTS 9 Television and PBS, the King County Library System will offer programs in conjunction with the new Ken Burns series, The National Parks: America’s Best Idea. Join us to learn more about these national treasures. More information.

Look To Your Library...…especially now!

When times get tough, look to your library for information, ideas and inspiration. If financial hardship has already hit you and your family, your community library can help you explore new career opportunities and learn how to reduce expenses. Learn More

Teen Writers Groups

Ages 12 to 18
Share your stories, poems and talk about writing with other teens. Read your work aloud or bring copies to get feedback from other writers.

Auburn Library
The second and fourth Tuesday, 3:30 – 5pm

Bothell Regional Library
The third Thursday of the each month, 3:30pm

Kingsgate Library
Teen Writing Group. Group meets every third Tuesday 4:30-6:30pm

Lake Forest Park Library
The third Tuesday of each month, 4-5pm
Held in Lake Forest Park Commons Meeting Room.

Maple Valley Library
Young Authors Club- Teens - ages 12-18 or 6th thru 12th grade. Teen writers meet at the library to share your work, get helpful writing tips and constructive criticism. Please call library for dates and times.

Sammamish Library
The third Tuesday of each month, 3:30-4:30pm
Sponsored by the Sammamish Friends of the Library.

Adult Groups

Valley View Writers Group
The first and third Thursdays of each month, 7pm
Valley View Library

SnoValley Writers Work Group
The second and fourth Sundays of each month, 3–5pm
North Bend Library
Contact snovalleywrites@gmail.com for assignment prior to coming to class. Adults only please.

FIESTAS DE ALFABETIZACION TEMPRANA EN Español –
EARLY LITERACY PARTIES IN SPANISH

The King County Library System (KCLS) and the KCLS Foundation continue to support the “Early Literacy Parties in Spanish” series, otherwise known as “Fiestas de Alfabetización Temprana en Español”