Community Corner
KCLS Family Events Sammamish & Issaquah: April 13-20
Check out this handy compiled listing of children's, teen, and family happenings at the Issaquah and Sammamish libraries.

FREEPLAYΒ (ONGOING EVENT)
Event Type:Β Children's Programs NOT Story TimesΒ
Date:Β Friday, July 01, 2011 - Saturday, June 30, 2012Β
Library:Β Issaquah Library
Description:Stop by the library any day to borrow a Nintendo DS and games to play at the library for up to two hours. An active library card with fines less than $10 and a photo I.D. card are required to play. Mi...Age(s):Β Children & Families, Teens, AdultsΒ
READ 3, GET 1 FREEΒ (ONGOING EVENT)
Event Type:Β Teen ProgramsΒ
Date:Β Thursday, September 01, 2011 - Thursday, May 31, 2012Β
Library:Β Issaquah Library
Description:Read three books, write three short thoughtful reviews and get a new paperback bookβ¦FREE!Β
Age(s):Β TeensΒ
Other:Pick up an entry form at any KCLS library or online at www.kcls.org/read3.
Sponsored by the KCLS Foundation.
STUDY ZONEΒ (ONGOING EVENT)
Event Type:Β Study Zone (K-12)Β
Date:Β Tuesday, January 03, 2012 - Thursday, June 14, 2012Β
Library:Β Issaquah Library
Description:Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from a trained volunteer tutor.Β
Age(s):Β Children & Families, TeensΒ
Other:Call 425.392.5430 or check http://www.kcls.org/studyzone/ for current schedule.
PLAY & LEARN CHINESE
Event Type:Β Children's Programs NOT Story TimesΒ
Date:Β Friday, April 13, 2012Β
Start Time:Β 10:30 AMΒ
Library:Β Issaquah Library
Description:For children newborn to age 5. And the grandparents, aunts, parents, older brothers and sisters, friends and others who take care of them. Have lots of fun with stories, music and activities. The Play...Age(s):Β Children & FamiliesΒ
SPANISH STORY TIMES-HOLA!
Event Type:Β World Language Story TimesΒ
Date:Β Monday, April 16, 2012Β
Start Time:Β 10:00 AMΒ
Library:Β Sammamish Library
Description:Ages 3 and older with adult.
Stories told in English and Spanish.
Fun language-learning with puppets, music and games.Age(s):Β Children & FamiliesΒ
Other:Registration not required. PRESCHOOL STORY TIME
Event Type:Β Children's Story TimesΒ
Date:Β Monday, April 16, 2012Β
Start Time:Β 11:00 AMΒ
Library:Β Issaquah Library
Description:Ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Meet other preschool pals and enjoy wonderful stories and silly songs.Age(s):Β Children & FamiliesΒ
Other:Registration not required.
PAJAMA STORY TIME
Event Type:Β Children's Story TimesΒ
Date:Β Monday, April 16, 2012Β
Start Time:Β 7:00 PMΒ
Library:Β Sammamish Library
Description:Ages 2 to 6, families welcome.
It's a pajamarama!
Enjoy stories, puppets, music and movement in your PJs.Age(s):Β Children & FamiliesΒ
TODDLER STORY TIME
Event Type:Β Children's Story TimesΒ
Date:Β Tuesday, April 17, 2012Β
Start Time:Β 10:00 AMΒ
Library:Β Issaquah Library
Description:Ages 24 to 36 months with adult.
Enjoy stories, songs and finger plays just for toddlers while introducing Early Literacy concepts for parents and caregivers.Age(s):Β Children & FamiliesΒ
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME
Event Type:Β Children's Story TimesΒ
Date:Β Tuesday, April 17, 2012Β
Start Time:Β 11:00 AMΒ
Library:Β Issaquah Library
Description:Ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Meet other preschool pals and enjoy wonderful stories and silly songs.Age(s):Β Children & FamiliesΒ
Other:Registration not required.
EARLY LITERACY PARTIES IN SPANISH/FIESTAS DE ALFABETIZACIΓN TEMPRANA EN ESPAΓOL
Event Type:Β Children's Programs NOT Story TimesΒ
Date:Β Tuesday, April 17, 2012Β
Start Time:Β 12:30 PMΒ
Library:Β Sammamish Library
Description:Series of free workshops for Spanish-speaking families with children newborn to age 5 to learn about Early Literacy and how to prepare their children for Kindergarten.
Para familias hispanas con ni...Age(s):Β Children & FamiliesΒ
Other:No se requiere registrarse pero el espacio es limitado.
Subvencionado por la FundaciΓ³n del KCLS http://www.kcls.org/fiestas/ TEEN WRITERS' GROUP
Event Type:Β Teen ProgramsΒ
Date:Β Tuesday, April 17, 2012Β
Start Time:Β 3:30 PMΒ
Library:Β Sammamish Library
Description:Share and talk about writing while munching snacks. Critique and be critiqued, or just observe.Age(s):Β TeensΒ
Other:Sponsored by the Sammamish Friends of the Library.
TRAILBLAZING PHOTOJOURNALIST: MARGARET BOURKE-WHITE
Event Type:Β Adult ProgramsΒ
Date:Β Tuesday, April 17, 2012Β
Start Time:Β 7:00 PMΒ
Library:Β Issaquah Library
Description:A recognized specialist in Womenβs Studies and Political Science, Lynne Iglitzin vividly tells the story of photographer, Margaret Bourke-White who, early in the 20th century, pioneered new techniques...Age(s):Β Adults, TeensΒ
Β SPANISH STORY TIME
Event Type:Β Children's Story TimesΒ
Date:Β Wednesday, April 18, 2012Β
Start Time:Β 10:00 AMΒ
Library:Β Issaquah Library
Description:Join us on Wednesday mornings for a fun-filled, half-hour of stories, songs and finger plays. Morning Story Times are bilingual, offering a great opportunity for children who want to learn Spanish and...Age(s):Β Children & FamiliesΒ
TODDLER STORY TIME
Event Type:Β Children's Story TimesΒ
Date:Β Wednesday, April 18, 2012Β
Start Time:Β 10:00 AMΒ
Library:Β Sammamish Library
Description:Ages 24 to 36 months with adult, siblings welcome.
Share songs and books with your active toddler!Age(s):Β Children & FamiliesΒ
TODDLER STORY TIME
Event Type:Β Children's Story TimesΒ
Date:Β Wednesday, April 18, 2012Β
Start Time:Β 11:00 AMΒ
Library:Β Sammamish Library
Description:Ages 24 to 36 months with adult, siblings welcome.
Share songs and books with your active toddler!Age(s):Β Children & FamiliesΒ
Β TODDLER STORY TIME
Event Type:Β Children's Story TimesΒ
Date:Β Wednesday, April 18, 2012Β
Start Time:Β 11:00 AMΒ
Library:Β Issaquah Library
Description:Ages 24 to 36 with adult.
Enjoy stories, songs and finger plays just for toddlers while introducing Early Literacy concepts to caregivers.Age(s):Β Children & FamiliesΒ
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME
Event Type:Β Children's Story TimesΒ
Date:Β Thursday, April 19, 2012Β
Start Time:Β 10:00 AMΒ
Library:Β Sammamish Library
Description:Ages 3 to 6 with adult, siblings welcome.
Enjoy fun Early Literacy skills with stories, music and activities designed for creative learning.
Age(s):Β Children & FamiliesΒ
Other:Program starts promptly, please be on time.
WADDLER (YOUNG TODDLER) STORY TIME
Event Type:Β Children's Story TimesΒ
Date:Β Thursday, April 19, 2012Β
Start Time:Β 10:00 AMΒ
Library:Β Issaquah Library
Description:Ages 12 to 24 months with adult.
Super stories and songs just for young toddlers. Lots of wiggling and giggling guaranteed.
Age(s):Β Children & FamiliesΒ
SWADDLER BABY STORY TIME
Event Type:Β Children's Story TimesΒ
Date:Β Thursday, April 19, 2012Β
Start Time:Β 11:00 AMΒ
Library:Β Sammamish Library
Description:Newborn to 9 months with adult.
This program is geared toward pre-walkers and includes bounces, tickles and nursery rhymes with your baby.Age(s):Β Children & FamiliesΒ
Other:Older siblings welcome, seated with own baby doll or stuffed animal.
WADDLER (YOUNG TODDLER) STORY TIME
Event Type:Β Children's Story TimesΒ
Date:Β Thursday, April 19, 2012Β
Start Time:Β 11:00 AMΒ
Library:Β Issaquah Library
Description:Ages 12 to 24 months with adult.
Super stories and songs just for young toddlers. Lots of wiggling and giggling guaranteed.
Age(s):Β Children & FamiliesΒ
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS 101
Event Type:Β Teen ProgramsΒ
Date:Β Thursday, April 19, 2012Β
Start Time:Β 3:30 PMΒ
Library:Β Issaquah Library
Description:A lot of the information families hear from friends about getting into college is just plain wrong. We created this seminar to answer the question, βWhat are colleges really looking for?β Weβll take y...Age(s):Β TeensΒ
HINDI STORY TIME-NAMASTE!
Event Type:Β Children's Story TimesΒ
Date:Β Thursday, April 19, 2012Β
Start Time:Β 4:30 PMΒ
Library:Β Sammamish Library
Description:Ages 3 and older with families.
Stories told in English and Hindi. Fun language-learning with puppets, music and games.
Age(s):Β Children & FamiliesΒ
Other:Registration not required.
WADDLER STORY TIME
Event Type:Β Children's Story TimesΒ
Date:Β Friday, April 20, 2012Β
Start Time:Β 10:00 AMΒ
Library:Β Sammamish Library
Description:Ages 9 to 24 months with adult.
Welcome one-year-olds! Enjoy stories, signs, puppets, movement and music designed specifically for new walkers. Age-limits enforced.
Age(s):Β Children & FamiliesΒ
Other:Program starts promptly, please arrive on time.
PLAY & LEARN CHINESE
Event Type:Β Children's Programs NOT Story TimesΒ
Date:Β Friday, April 20, 2012Β
Start Time:Β 10:30 AMΒ
Library:Β Issaquah Library
Description:For children newborn to age 5. And the grandparents, aunts, parents, older brothers and sisters, friends and others who take care of them. Have lots of fun with stories, music and activities. The Play...Age(s):Β Children & FamiliesΒ
WADDLER STORY TIMEΒ
Event Type:Β Children's Story TimesΒ
Date:Β Friday, April 20, 2012Β
Start Time:Β 11:00 AMΒ
Library:Β Sammamish Library
Description:Ages 9 to 24 months with adult.
Welcome one-year-olds! Enjoy stories, signs, puppets, movement and music designed specifically for new walkers. Age-limits enforced.
Age(s):Β Children & FamiliesΒ
Other:Program starts promptly, please arrive on time.
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