February children's programs at the Shoreline Library

Kids playing chess at the Shoreline Library
Photo by Laurie Field

Shoreline Library February 2019 

Children and Families

345 NE 175th, Shoreline 98155  

Light Up Your Day - Create a Circuit Valentine!
Friday, February 1, 10:30am-12pm
Presented by Witty Scientists.
Ages 8 and older.

Explore circuitry using paper, copper tape and LED lights! During this workshop you will become an artist, a scientist and an engineer. You will not only learn about electricity but also layout, color and other design elements that will help you make a beautiful and memorable light-up Valentine's Card!

Space is limited. Please register online or call the library beginning January 18. Accompanying adults do not need to register.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Shoreline Library.

Chinese Story Time/中国故事
Friday, February 1, 8, 15 and 22, 11am
Presented by Hua Zhang.

Family program, all ages welcome.

Enjoy stories, culture and activities in Mandarin Chinese. For children who speak Chinese and those interested in the language!

Evening Family Story Time: Pajamarama!
Monday, February 4, 11 and 25, 6:45pm
Ages 3 to 6 with adult, families welcome.

Get the week off to a great start: bring your little ones to the library for their bedtime stories! Enjoy rhymes, songs and surprises especially for preschoolers and their families. Each week we will end story time with a simple craft or other fun activity. Jammies and teddy bears welcome!

Toddler Time
Tuesday, February 5, 12, 19 and 26, 10am
Ages 2 to 3 with adult.

Enjoy interactive rhymes, songs and short stories, just right for busy toddlers! We will begin with hand stamps, and our program will start promptly at 10:05am. Social time with board books, blocks and more begins right after story time.

Infant and Young Toddler Time
Tuesday, February 5, 12, 19 and 26, 11am
Newborn to 24 months with adult.

Bring your babies and bounce along to fun rhymes, familiar songs, and a story or two in this short program. It's never too early to start your child on the road to reading! Social time with books, blocks and more begins right after Story Time.

Preschool Story Time
Wednesday, February 6, 13, 20 and 27, 10:30am
Ages 3 to 6 with adult, siblings welcome.

Books, rhymes, stories and songs just for preschoolers! Each week we will celebrate a different letter of the alphabet. This is a great way to get your child ready to read!

Baby Story Time
Wednesday, February 6, 13, 20 and 27, 12pm
Newborn to approximately 12 months with adult.
Bring your young babies (prewalkers!) for rhymes, songs and baby fun. Social and playtime follows.

Spanish Story Time/Cuentos En Español Para Niños
Thursday, February 7, 14, 21 and 28, 11am
Presented by Marco Cortes.
Ages 3 to 6 and families.

Stories, songs and activities in Spanish! For children who speak Spanish and those interested in the language.

Para niños de 3 a 6 años de edad con sus familias y/ o cuidadores. Este es un programa de 30 minutos de cuentos y canciones en español con Marco Cortes. Este programa es para niños que hablen español y aquellos interesados en el idioma.

Chess @ the Shoreline Library
Sunday, February 10, 1-3pm
Wednesday, February 27, 3-4:30pm
Ages 6 and older; tweens and teens welcome.

Join the club! Play chess, learn chess or teach chess to others. Drop in to enjoy a casual and fun atmosphere with snacks provided. All skill levels are welcome. We’ll have chess boards and people willing to teach those who want to learn.

Snacks provided courtesy of the Friends of the Shoreline Library.

Club del Libro Familiar en Español/Family Book Club in Spanish
Wednesday, February 13, 4:30pm

¡Únanse al Club del Libro Familiar en Español! Un programa de lectura en español para niños entre 5 y 10 años acompañados de sus familias. Aprende a través de discusión y actividades divertidas. Analiza historias, enriquece tu vocabulario y desarrolla el pensamiento crítico y las habilidades de comprensión en español.

Join the Family Book Club in Spanish! A reading program in Spanish for children ages 5 to 10 accompanied by their families. Learn through discussion and fun activities. Analyze stories, learn new vocabulary and develop critical thinking and comprehension skills in Spanish.

Second Wednesday of each month / Segundo miércoles del mes:
February / febrero 13 La Isla by Arthur Dorros

Coding in Color with Ozobots
Wednesday, February 20, 1:30pm
Friday, February 22, 10:30am
Ages 7 to 11.

Learn how to program an Ozobot, a tiny robot that follows commands you draw with markers on paper. Come see just how easy and fun robotics can be!

Limited to 12 in each session. Please register online for one session only beginning February 6.