July at the Library: Issaquah Library Events

There's no shortage of fun at the this summer, for children, teens, and adult. Here's the library's July lineup:

Children & Families

Preschool Story Times
Monday, July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 11am

Ages 3 to 6 with adult.

The Starlight Circus Show
Monday, July 2, 1pm and 2pm

Presented by Alex Zerbe, Professional “Zaniac."
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
The “Zaniac” reaches into his dreams to present a show that will inspire you to read!

Learning how to use the library has never been so fun!

Lunch Bunch Story Times
Tuesday, July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, Noon

Ages 3 to 6 with adult.

Young Toddler Story Times

Thursday, July 5, 12, 19 and 26, 10am and 11am

Ages 12 to 24 months with adult.

Play & Learn

Friday, July 6, 13, 20 and 27, 10:30am

Newborn to age 5 with adult.

Have lots of fun with stories, music and activities. The Play & Learn group will be conducted primarily in English but the facilitator is a bilingual English/Chinese speaker.

Alien Invasion Music and Stories
Monday, July 9, 1pm and 2pm

Presented by Rick Huddle.
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
An evil genius is out to destroy all the planets in the Milky Way – including Earth. Help save the galaxy in this multi-media show of music and stories.

Spanish Story Times

Wednesday, July 11, 18 and 25, 10am

Family program, all ages welcome with adult.

Toddler Story Times

Wednesday, July 11, 18 and 25, 11am

Ages 24 to 36 months with adult.

Dream Big! READ and Experiment at a Science Show
Monday, July 16, 1pm and 2pm

Presented by Mad Science of Sno-King.
Ages 4 and older with adult.
Watch cool demonstrations and eye opening experiments to discover the amazing career paths that begin with science.

Dare to Dream Storytelling
Thursday, July 19, 7pm

Presented by Whitman Story Sampler.
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Storytellers Jen and Nat share tales of little heroes who dream big! Jump up and join in as they tell lively folktales mixed with music and movement.

Dancing Pajamas Concert
Monday, July 23, 1pm and 2pm

Presented by Nancy Stewart.
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Pajamas are welcome, but there won’t be any sleeping in this concert. Just songs about howling coyotes, fuzzy slippers, a monster or two and, of course, lots of singing and dancing!

Raccoon Tunes and Possum Tales Music Show
Monday, July 30, 1pm and 2pm
Presented by Eric Ode.
Ages 3 and older with adult.
As you are crawling into bed, other critters in the neighborhood are just beginning to stir. Join this children's author and award-winning songwriter for a high-participation nighttime celebration featuring puppets and poetry, songs and silliness.

Teens

PSAT Practice Test

Sunday, July 8, 1pm

A fully-proctored practice PSAT will show students what to expect in a test-like environment.

Test Results & Strategy Workshop

Friday, July 13, 1pm

Students will receive a comprehensive analysis of their performance on the test detailing individual strengths and weaknesses.

Presented by Kaplan Test Prep.
For grades 9-11.
Registration required, http://www.kaptest.com/enroll/PSAT/98027/events.

Read Three, Get One Free Summer Edition & Read•Film•Win

Read three books, write three thoughtful reviews and get a prize book...free!

This summer will also feature a video book review contest, Read•Film•Win!

Ask at the library for details.

Adults

Citizenship Classes
Wednesday, July 11, 18 and 25, 3:30pm

A trained instructor will help you practice for both the written and oral interview sections of the examination.

Summer Book Discussion

The Beekeeper's Apprentice
Monday, July 16, 6:30pm

Tuesday, July 17, 7pm

Natural medicine offers safe ways to manage hot flashes-without the use of hormone therapy. With these simple, practical tips, you will sleep better and feel better all day. Diet, lifestyle tips and nutritional supplementation will be covered by naturopathic physician Dr. Katheen Pratt.

To register please call the Cancer Education Center, 206.386.2502.

Saturday, July 21, 10am

Presented by Maria Myers.
You spend your whole adult life saving up your nest egg for retirement. But an unexpected illness, accident, or the normal process of aging could wipe out that nest egg. How do you protect yourself from this financial disaster? How do you protect your family?

Come empower yourself with knowledge and get questions answered.

The Anticancer Lifestyle
Tuesday, July 24, 7pm

Presented by Carol Robl, Health Education Specialist, Swedish Cancer Institute.
Learn how to create an anticancer lifestyle using beneficial foods, protecting yourself from environmental threats, and enhancing your physical and emotional well-being.

To register please call the Cancer Education Center, 206.386.2502.

Tuesday, July 31, 7pm

Presented by Norm Hollingshead.
Turandot is Puccini’s last opera. He died after finishing the first scene of the last act, leaving the final scene to be completed by another hand. But there is enough vintage Puccini in Turandot to keep audiences thrilled, ever since opening night in 1926.

--Information from the King County Library System