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Your Voice, Your Choice: A Guide to Voting for Judges September 25, 2024

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Your Voice, Your Choice: A Guide to Voting for Judges

Wednesday, September 25, 6:30-7:30pm

Hosted by the King County Library


Description: Voting for judges is an important part of our democracy. Join a panel discussion to learn what judges do and how to vote for them.

Panel includes:
  • Moderator Craig Sims, trial lawyer, Schroeter, Goldmark and Bender, former Criminal Division Chief in the Seattle Attorney’s Office, former Senior King County Prosecutor, adjunct professor at Seattle University School of Law and a visiting lecturer at the University of Washington School of Law
  • Washington Supreme Court Justice Mary I. Yu
  • King County Superior Court Judge Karen Matson Donohue
  • Retired King County District Judge (Shoreline) Marcine Anderson

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King County Library Author Event: Electable by Ali Vitali September 24, 2024

Electable by Ali Vitali
Tuesday, September 24, 6:30-7:30pm

Join KCLS for a special author talk with NBC News Capitol Hill correspondent Ali Vitali. She will discuss her 2022 book, Electable: Why America Hasn’t Put a Woman In the White House…Yet

The political landscape was shaken to its core when President Joe Biden announced he would be stepping down from re-election. 

Not only was the announcement unprecedented, it thrust Vice President Kamala Harris into the spotlight as the presumptive Democratic nominee, marking the second time Republican candidate Donald Trump will face off against a female candidate.

The road to the Election Day is long, but can a woman finally break the glass ceiling and win the White House?

Opening with the moment when Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were finally declared the winners of the 2020 race, Electable is a sweeping look at a lingering question from that Presidential race. Why, when we saw more women run for President of the United States than ever before, did we still not cross that final hurdle?

Woven throughout is close examination of the treatment of Hillary Clinton, Geraldine Ferraro, Shirley Chisholm and those on the right. 

Grappling with ideas around the “likeability” and “electability” issues, as well as fundraising hurdles many female candidates face, Vitali asks the same questions she and so many have been grappling with for decades, but especially since Hillary Clinton’s defeat in 2016: Why is it so hard for a woman to be taken seriously as a presidential contender? 

What will it take for men and women to be held to the same standard? What happens next?

The King County Library System Executive Director Heidi Daniel will host the conversation. Ask questions about the book, the state of politics and insights from Vitali’s national reporting.

Vitali is based in Washington, DC and is a Capitol Hill Correspondent for NBC News. She covered the 2020 presidential campaign, reporting on the campaigns of President Biden, Vice President Harris, Senator Elizabeth Warren and others. She also covered the Donald Trump White House and Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign.


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Friends of the Shoreline Library Book Sale September 20-22, 2024

Friday, September 13, 2024

 

Friends of the Shoreline Library Book Sale Friday - Sunday September 20-22, 2024. The sale begins with a members-only sale on Friday from 5-7pm. Memberships will be available for $10 and can be used immediately.

The General Sale will take place
  • Saturday, September 21, from 11am - 5pm
  • Sunday, September 22, from 12 - 4pm
The bag sale is all day Sunday. Purchase bags for $5 and fill them up - no limit!

The Shoreline Library is located at 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline WA 98155.


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Menopause 101: Navigating Change with Confidence

Monday, September 9, 2024


Menopause 101: Navigating Change with Confidence
Tuesday, September 17, 6:30-7:30pm

Empower yourself with knowledge! Learn about common symptoms, self-care practices and evidence-based interventions to make your journey through perimenopause and menopause smoother.

Presented by Vanessa Weiland, ARNP, HT, MSCP.

Registration not required.


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Practice speaking English at Talk Time

Sunday, September 8, 2024

Talk Time at the Shoreline Library is on Tuesdays, 6:30-7:45pm. For adults.

Practice speaking with other English language learners. Learn about American culture and meet people from around the world.

Registration not required.


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Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1 class at Shoreline Library


Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1 class


Thursday, September 12, 2024 from 10:30am-12pm

Learn how to create a slideshow presentation for school, work or home.

Must be able to use the mouse and keyboard.


Free


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Presentation at Shoreline Library: Making a Community Truly Welcoming and Inclusive

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Saturday, September 14, 2-3:30pm
For adults.

Come for a presentation and discussion about how we can make our neighborhoods genuinely welcoming and inclusive.

Our communities are becoming more diverse, with businesses and residents representing a rich blend of people from various racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds.

In addition, our communities include residents and visitors from different age groups, people with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ community. This event features a Q&A segment and action steps on making your community welcoming and inclusive.

Presented by Kevin P. Henry. Kevin has been working in the fields of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, community building and media for over 30 years. He has extensive experience working for both the private and public sectors, businesses, organizations and nonprofits.

In partnership with the City of Shoreline.

Registration not required.


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Shoreline Library Resource Fair Thursday, August 29, 2024

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Shoreline Library Resource Fair
Thursday, August 29, 10:00am – 2:00pm

Social service providers will be available to help connect attendees with resources such as healthcare, education, legal clinics and more! 

Participating agencies may include: 

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Free, in-person computer classes at Shoreline Library

Wednesday, August 7, 2024


Microsoft Excel Level 1
Monday, August 12, 10:30am-12pm
Discover Excel for work or home. Learn how to store data and perform calculations in a spreadsheet. 

Microsoft Excel Level 2
Monday, August 19, 10:30am-12pm
Get more from Excel including formulas, functions, tables, and charts. 
Must have Microsoft Excel Level 1 proficiency.
 
Microsoft Excel Level 3
Monday, August 26, 10:30am-12pm
Practice powerful functions and analysis tools such as PivotTables.
Must have Microsoft Excel Level 2 proficiency.




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Pizza & Books at Shoreline Teen Center Friday August 2, 2024

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Pizza & Books
Friday August 2, 2024 at 3:30pm

Enjoy some pizza and discuss what you have been reading!

For middle and high school ages.

Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Richmond Beach Library and the City of Shoreline.

Held at the Shoreline Teen Center (Richmond Highlands Rec Center) 16554 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133


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Story Walk in Horizon View Park

Thursday, July 18, 2024


Visit Horizon View Park (198th at 47th Ave NE) to see the King County Library Story Walk!

Stroll the path and read along with "I Am a Bird" by Dana Walrath.

This Story Walk will be on display until approximately July 31, 2024.


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Free computer classes at Shoreline Library

Monday, July 15, 2024

These classes are free at the Shoreline Library but you need to register

Microsoft Word Level 1
Monday, July 22, 10:30am-12pm
Learn and practice word processing. Enter and format text, and work with files.
Must be able to use a mouse and keyboard.
Please register.

Microsoft Word Level 2
Monday, July 29, 10:30am-12pm
Enhance your text documents with document designs, layout and more.
Must have Microsoft Word Level 1 proficiency.
Please register.

The library is located at 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline WA 98155


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DSHS Mobile Community Service Office at Shoreline Library July 25, 2024

Tuesday, July 9, 2024


DSHS Mobile Community Service Office
Thursday, July 25, 10am-2pm
Shoreline Library’s lower parking lot

The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Mobile Community Service staff will be available to assist with:
  • Application interviews for food, cash and select medical assistance
  • Yearly eligibility and mid-certification reviews
  • Questions and answers about active cases or about any DSHS services
Registration not required.


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Richmond Beach Library hosts STEM classes for children from the Museum of Flight

Sunday, July 7, 2024


Richmond Beach Library 19601 21st Ave NW 98177 206-546-3522

All programs require registration

Alka-Rockets
Monday July 22, 11am
For ages 5-7 with adult

Participants learn the basic physics involved in launching rockets as well as the fundamental shapes and design of a rocket. Participants will design and launch small rockets using Alka-Seltzer as their fuel.

Suited For Space
Wednesday July 31, 2pm
For Ages: 9 to 13

Participants learn about the dangers of the vacuum of space by investigating how low-pressure environments affect the human body. Using household materials, students will design spacesuits for a marshmallow astronaut, and test their design in a vacuum chamber.

Crafting an Aircraft
Wednesday August 14, 1pm
For ages 8 - 13

Did you know that a Boeing 747 is made up of around 6 million parts made of all types of materials? Join us for a fun, interactive investigation into the many ways engineers make and build old and new flying machines.


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Cantando y Jugando / Singing & Playing July 16, 2024

Cantando y Jugando / Singing & Playing
Tuesday July 16, 2024 at 12pm
Presented by Marco Cortes

Held in the Richmond Beach Community Park 2201 NW 197th St, Shoreline, WA 98177 adjacent to the Richmond Beach Library.

All ages welcome.

Join a bilingual English/Spanish concert for kids and families with music and songs from different countries.

Una programa en Inglés y en Español para niños y familias con música y canciones de diferentes países.

In the event of inclement weather, event will be held indoors and seating will be limited, first come first served.


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The Almost Antiques Guild meets Thursday, July 11, 2024 at a new time and location

Friday, July 5, 2024

The Almost Antiques Guild meets Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 1:30pm in a new location.

Broadview Branch of Seattle Public Library 12755 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle WA 98133 from 1:30pm-3pm (a new time)

Join Hal Schlegel to learn about the Minser Tackle Company.

If you like collecting and collectibles, this is the group for you!

Bring something to show and tell, and hear about what others are collecting.


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Sexual Health Educational Forum Wednesday June 26, 2024

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Sexual Health Educational Forum
Wednesday, June 26, 6-7:30pm

For adults.

STIs are common, but there are many ways to protect yourself and your partner(s).Learn how to get screened for HIV and STIs.

Explore the benefits of PrEP as a form of HIV prevention.

Discover other ways to be a healthy adult with International Community Health Services (ICHS).

Registration not required.


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The King County Library System’s annual Summer Reading Program begins Monday, June 17

Thursday, June 13, 2024


The King County Library System (KCLS) invites King County residents to participate in its annual Summer Reading Program. Patrons are encouraged to track minutes spent reading from June 17 to August 31. Visit kcls.org/summer for more information, including reading recommendations and a list of events.

Participants are encouraged to read at least 20 minutes per day, but they can set their own reading goals. They may read anything they choose to, and reading to someone else or listening to an audiobook counts toward reading minutes as well. Starting June 17, patrons may pick up a reading log at a KCLS library or track their reading online through the Beanstack app.

Patrons can earn prizes for signing up and reaching their reading goals. Prizes and reading logs this year feature artwork from local artist Kate Endle. Prizes are made possible by the King County Library System Foundation and are available while supplies last.

Sign-up Prizes

Earn prizes for picking up a reading log at the library or for showing the Beanstack reading log to KCLS staff at the front desk. Each age category may receive the following items:Children and teens: Vouchers for Seattle Storm tickets, up to four per household.

All ages: Sticker and bookmark with artwork from local artist Kate Endle.

Finisher Prizes

Earn prizes for completing a reading log. Each age category may receive the following items:Children: KCLS Reader badge with artwork from local artist Kate Endle. Complete four reading logs to earn all four badges, each with a different design.

Teens and adults: Gnome tote bags with artwork from local artist Kate Endle.

Patrons may also participate in fun and educational activities all summer long, such as arts and crafts workshops, music and magic programs, outdoor StoryWalks, STEM learning opportunities and a variety of literary events.

Reading is important for all ages. Research shows that children and teens grow their reading skills when they choose their own books and read for enjoyment. It is especially important to keep children’s minds active and engaged during the summer to prevent learning loss while students are out of school. Reading for pleasure also benefits adults. It improves brain health, reduces stress, and offers opportunities for learning and growth.

“KCLS’ Summer Reading Program is about tearing down social barriers, expanding knowledge and creating communities of readers focused on enhancing and challenging oneself while having fun,” said KCLS Youth and Family Services Manager Hkwau’a’Que’Jol Hollins. “Our annual reading challenge gives patrons an opportunity to gain confidence in reading comprehension skills and form lasting relationships with peers and KCLS staff.”

About the King County Library System
 
Founded in 1942, the King County Library System (KCLS) is one of the busiest public library systems in the country. Supporting the communities of King County (outside the city of Seattle), KCLS has 50 libraries and serves approximately 1.6 million people.

In 2023, residents checked out 8.8 million digital eBooks and audiobooks through OverDrive, making KCLS the second-highest digital circulating library system in the U.S. In 2011, KCLS was named Library of the Year by Gale/Library Journal.


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Book and Art Sale plus Raffle Baskets Saturday June 8, 2024 at Richmond Beach Library

Wednesday, June 5, 2024


Friends of Richmond Beach Library
Book and Art Sale plus Raffle Baskets
June 8, 10:00am to 4:30pm


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Saturday Stretch at Lake Forest Park Library June 1, 2024

Wednesday, May 22, 2024


Saturday Stretch at the Lake Forest Park Library
Saturday, June 1, 2024, 11:30am-12:30pm


Calm your mind, stretch and strengthen your body and improve your balance with a Gentle Yoga class, regardless of your age or physical activity level, you will:
  • Explore the reasons so many people of all ages practice Yoga.
  • Discover if Yoga is right for you.
  • Learn breathing techniques.
  • Learn basic poses and their names.
  • Learn safe ways to move from one pose to the next.
  • Practice mindfulness to calm your mind and reduce stress.
Please register. Walk-ins welcome as space allows.

The library entrance is from the lower lobby of Town Center, intersection Bothell & Ballinger Way, Lake Forest Park WA 98155.


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