Showing posts with label library. Show all posts
Showing posts with label library. Show all posts

Lake Forest Park library program on the History of Miyawaki Forest May 18, 2024

Friday, May 10, 2024

Join the Miyawaki Forest Friends to learn about the history of Miyawaki Forests, their benefits and how the project at the Shoreline Historical Museum has developed. 

Learn how you can join!

History of Miyawaki Forest
Lake forest Park Library 
Saturday May 18, 2024, 2pm

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


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Spirit Whales and Sloth Tales: Fossils of Washington State

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Spirit Whales and Sloth Tales: Fossils of Washington State
Friday, May 17, 11am-12pm
Location: 

No matter where you wander in Washington, you are never very far from the past and the evidence of the plants and animals that came before. Join co-author David B. Williams as he discusses this amazing array of past life, featured in a new book, Spirit Whales and Sloth Tales: Fossils in Washington State.

David B. Williams is an author, naturalist and tour guide whose award-winning books include, Homewaters: A Human and Natural History of Puget Sound, Too High and Too Steep: Reshaping Seattle’s Topography and Seattle Walks: Discovering History and Nature in the City.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Shoreline Library and the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center.

Registration required


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Ukulele For Everyone! at the Richmond Beach Library May 11, 2024

Tuesday, May 7, 2024


Ukulele For Everyone! at the Richmond Beach Library

Saturday, May 11, 2024, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
For ages 10 and older

Learn and play songs together on the ukulele! At the beginning music instructor Josh Hollingsworth will demonstrate basics for people new to the instrument, then participants will play songs the remainder of the session. 

Sheet music provided. We will have several ukuleles available to borrow for the program, or bring your own! No registration required.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Richmond Beach Library


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Small Space Gardening: Growing Vegetables in Raised Beds and Containers Thursday May 9, 2024

Lisa Taylor
The Senior Activity Center is collaborating with the Shoreline Library to host author and garden educator Lisa Taylor for a one-time class called small-space gardening.

Small Space Gardening: Growing Vegetables in Raised Beds and Containers

Thursday, May 9, 2024, 
from 10:30 - 11:30am
Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center

Registration Required Register here

Join Lisa Taylor, author and garden educator, in a discussion about growing fruits and vegetables in raised beds and containers. Learn how to identify varieties that are best suited for our Northwest climate.

Participants will plant vegetable and flower seeds to take home.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Shoreline Library.


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Free comic book day at Shoreline Library May 4, 2024

Monday, April 22, 2024


Hundreds of comics for all ages from publishers like Marvel, DC, Image, TOKYOPOP and others at Free Comic Book Day at the Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline WA 98155.

Saturday May 4, 2024 "Star Wars Day" with members of the 501st and a droid visiting that day as well.

We start at 11am and will go until we run out of comics! It should be fun!

Sponsored by Friends of the Shoreline Library.

Note that restrooms are closed for renovation but portable restrooms available in parking lot.

Registration not required.

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Bike Shack opens at the Shoreline Tool Library on May 1, 2024

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Future bike shack in the Shoreline Tool Library
Photo courtesy Shoreline Tool Library

Starting May 1, 2024 there will be a Bike Shack at the Shoreline Tool Library, which is located just off the Interurban Trail at 16610 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133.

This is for members, regardless of prior bike repair experience, to work on their bikes with a friendly volunteer bike mechanic. It will be equipped with bike repair tools, a repair work stand, and parts available for purchase for what you can afford.

Bike Shack coming to Shoreline Tool Library
Photo courtesy Shoreline Tool Library

You will be able to work on your bike during the Bike Shack's open hours on a first-come, first-served basis. If you need any assistance, don't hesitate to fill out their Assistance Form. They have a suggested donation for using the Bike Shack at $20 per hour, but no one is turned away for lack of funds and they do not require proof of income.

The Shoreline Bike Shack will be available for members of the Shoreline or NE Seattle Tool Library. You can learn more about becoming a member on their website, and if you sign up before their Membership Drive ends at the end of April, you can get a 15% off coupon at their Materials Reuse Store, which is also located at the Shoreline Tool Library.

They are also looking for volunteers and bike tools to help run the Shoreline Bike Shack. Please contact them at bikeshack@seattlereconomy.org if you are interested in being involved or if you have bike tools you'd like to donate to the new space. They look forward to serving the Shoreline biking community!


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Opening the Poetry Treasure Box April 20, 2024

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Opening the Poetry Treasure Box
Saturday, April 20, 11:30am-12:30pm

In person at the Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline WA 98155. For adults.

In this one-hour workshop, learn how to extend metaphors. Analyze poems, practice techniques and write your own poem.

Presented by Debby Bacharach.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Shoreline Library.

Register here


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"A Castle Appeared" Mural Art Workshop at Richmond Beach Library April 20, 2024

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

"A Castle Appeared" Mural Art Workshop

Saturday April 20, 2024, 11:30am or 12:15pm

A Castle Appeared in an Unknown Land…when we creep closer we realize it is not deserted. Who lives here? Are they friendly? Maybe dragons and unicorns spin about, or Knights and princesses? Bats, eagles, trolls, giants…secret chambers? Dreamy readers in the meadow?

Come help us create art to decorate our Magical Castle Kingdom! All kinds of materials will be provided for your creations that will populate the new library mural. After the display period, art will be returned to the participants.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Richmond Beach Library.

Ages 5 and older, tweens, teens and adults.

Please register everyone in your group, including adults and attend only one session, 11:30am or 12:15pm.


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Free computer classes at Shoreline Library April 15 and 29, 2024

Friday, April 5, 2024

Shoreline Library: Free Computer Classes on April 15 and 29

Microsoft Word Level 1

Monday, April 15, 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 here

Microsoft Word Level 2

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

Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline WA 98155


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LFP Elementary librarian honored with his own, student-created book

Frank Kleyn and LFP Elementary student 'authors'
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Happy National Librarian Day

Students at LFP Elementary School put together a 'book' for their school librarian Frank Kleyn and presented it to him today. 
We value you so much and are grateful for all you do for our readers.
"My favorite part of the library"


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DSHS Mobile Community Service Office at Shoreline Library March 14, 2024

Saturday, March 9, 2024


DSHS Mobile Community Service Office will be at the Shoreline Library’s Lower Parking Lot, 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline WA 98155 on Thursday, March 14, 2024 from 10am - 2pm.

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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Wizards of the Coast donates 75 Dungeons & Dragons box sets to Washington State Library

Friday, March 8, 2024

Through a partnership between Wizards of the Coast and the Office of the Secretary of State, a donation of 75 Dungeons & Dragons Library Kits will ensure that every library system and institutional library in Washington can obtain a free gaming kit for patron use.

Secretary of State Steve Hobbs and Wizards of the Coast Head of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) Dan Rawson announced the donation Thursday. The games will be available to library systems statewide from the Washington State Library. 

Secretary Hobbs will deliver the program’s first D&D kit March 21, 2024 to Yakima’s Richard E. Ostrander West Valley Community Library as part of a scheduled community visit.

“I have always valued libraries as places of learning and community enrichment,” Secretary Hobbs said. “Dungeons & Dragons is an excellent opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to come together in a role-playing setting to strategize and build relationships.”

Dungeons & Dragons is a tabletop game where players can immerse themselves in the world and character of their creation, problem-solve, collaborate with others, and direct the story themselves. 

The Library Kits donated by Wizards of the Coast include the D&D Starter Set, ready-to-play character sheets, a demo adventure, organizer instructions, a learn-to-play guide for Dungeon Masters, and promotional materials including a library poster and flyers for players. 

More free resources such as rules, maps, introductory adventures, and character creation tools for teachers, librarians, educators, and all fans can be found online at D&D Beyond. Wizards of the Coast, a division of Hasbro, is a Renton-based company best-known for Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, and Duel Masters.

“D&D has been inspiring imaginations and friendships for 50 years," said Rawson, the Wizards of the Coast Senior Vice President of D&D and Role-Playing Games. "We're excited to support D&D play everywhere and hope this donation inspires more adventurers to join the party."

The Washington State Library and the Institute of Museum and Library Services will provide the kits free to public, tribal, and community college libraries that apply for a non-competitive “Tabletop Role-Playing Games For All” Mini-Grant and Innovation Grant program. Applications are due Monday, April 1.


Dungeons & Dragons
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS has enchanted fans for 50 years with innovative gameplay, allowing friends and family to adventure in fantasy worlds together. The World’s Greatest Roleplaying Game™ boasts more than 50 million fans to date who have enjoyed the franchise through video games, novels, comics, roleplaying games, and accessories. 

Wizards of the Coast, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS), develops legendary games that inspire creativity, spark passions, forge friendships and foster communities around a lifetime love of games. Wizards delivers compelling experiences for gamers across tabletop and digital gaming through its best-known franchises MAGIC: THE GATHERING and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS and Hasbro’s unparalleled portfolio of approximately 1,500 brands.

With headquarters in Renton, Washington and studios in Austin, Montreal, Raleigh and Renton; Wizards is dedicated to fostering world-class talent to create unforgettable play experiences on all platforms. To learn more about Wizards, please visit our company website and social channels (@Wizards on Twitter and LinkedIn).


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Repair project at Shoreline Library will close bathrooms and large meeting room

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Shoreline Library photo by Steven H. Robinson

A repair project will begin on Monday, March 11 at the Shoreline Library. During construction, you won't be able to access the bathrooms or large meeting room. 

We anticipate repairs will be complete by early summer. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.

The bathroom floors and wall frames are damaged and must be replaced. In 2023, the Shoreline Library bathrooms closed for repairs. We hoped the issues had been addressed at that time. Unfortunately, additional repairs are urgently needed.

Bathroom Access

We're committed to providing clean, comfortable, and accessible restroom alternatives. During construction, you can use:
  • Trailer bathrooms located outside
  • A ground-level, accessible porta-potty
  • A hand washing station
  • Janitorial staff will clean these facilities daily.
Meeting Rooms

You won't be able to reserve or use the large meeting room while repairs are in progress. The construction crew will use the space to store construction equipment. The smaller meeting room will remain open with limited availability.

Events

Tax help will continue as scheduled. The Shoreline Library will offer a limited number of other programs during this time. We encourage you to check out events at nearby libraries:
Contact

Have feedback or questions? We're here to help. Reach out to staff at the Shoreline Library or contact Ask KCLS.


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Live performance at Mountlake Terrace Library Saturday: Rachel Carson and the Silent Spring

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

The book Silent Spring by Rachel Carson is credited with starting the environmental movement.

Join Edmonds SnoKing AAUW for Debbie Dimitre’s live performance as Rachel Carson - American scientist, marine biologist and author of Silent Spring. 

This is a free event, open to the public.

Saturday March 9, 2024 from 10:30am-12:30pm at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace, WA


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Free in-person library program on Racial Restrictive Covenants at Shoreline Library Saturday March 9, 2024

Friends of the Shoreline Library in partnership with the Shoreline Historical Museum present a free, in-person presentation on Racial Restrictive Covenants.

Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline WA 98155, Saturday, March 9, 2024 from 2-3:30pm

For adults. Registration not required.

Racial covenants are clauses that were inserted into property deeds to prevent people who were not White from buying or occupying land. 

Learn the history of racial restrictive covenants in King County and how they continue to impact communities today. Discover how you can become part of the ongoing research.


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Learn how to create a slideshow presentation at this in-person Shoreline Library class March 4, 2024

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1

Monday, March 4, 10:30am-12pm at the Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline WA 98155

Learn how to create a slideshow presentation for school, work or home. Must be able to use the mouse and keyboard.

Register here.


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Author Voices: Thulani Davis

Tuesday, February 20, 2024


Author Voices: Thulani Davis
Register here

Saturday, February 24, 2024 online and free 1-2pm

Join online for a discussion with Thulani Davis, librettist of “X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X,” as she discusses her recent book “The Emancipation Circuit.” 

Honored with the 2023 Museum of African American History Stone Book Award, this book reveals how the political organizations and networks that slavery survivors formed during Reconstruction laid the foundation for the first mass Black political movement for equal citizenship in the United States.

Joining her in this conversation from Tagney Jones Hall: The Opera Center, will be Bianca Dang, Assistant Professor of History at the University of Washington.

Thulani Davis also wrote “My Confederate Kinfolk,” “1959,” “Maker of Saints” and “Playing the Changes.”

In partnership with the Seattle Opera.

Sponsored by the King County Library System Foundation.


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Canopy Cat Rescue - story hour in a Mount Vernon tree

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Photo courtesy Mount Vernon Library

Canopy Cat Rescue rescued a cat for an employee of the Mount Vernon Library and they asked us to read a book in a tree, and tell folks a little bit about what we do at CCR. Here you go, hope you enjoy “Cat up a tree” by John and Ann Hassett.

Hear the story on You Tube


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Do It Yourself Valentine's cards at the Richmond Beach Library February 7, 2024

Thursday, February 1, 2024


DIY Valentine’s Day Cards
Wednesday February 7, 3-5pm

Make Valentine's Day cards for friends & family! Create cards using paper, ribbon, rubber stamps, stickers and other items, while supplies last.

All ages welcome.

Registration not required.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Richmond Beach Library



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Welcome to Medicare Workshop at the Shoreline Library February 10, 2024

Welcome to Medicare Workshop at the Shoreline Library
Saturday, February 10, 1:00pm–3:00pm
Please register at 1.kcls.org/ShorelineMedicare


Learn about Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. 

Discuss:
  • Medicare A, B, C and D 
  • Enrollment 
  • Understanding your Medicare benefits and options 
  • Medigaps (supplemental plans) and 
  • Medicare Advantage …
Registration closes February 10 at 10:30am (26 spots remaining)



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