Storytimes near KENMORE LIBRARY

All ages, families welcome. Online program. Join the National Nordic Museum for a special Moomin themed program celebrating the current exhibit: Moomins’ Sea Adventures & Tove and the Sea . Explore the beloved Moomin characters and Nordic nature through stories, songs, and rhymes inspired by the world created by Tove Jansson. A drawing activity follows stories, please have handy plain paper, pencil, color crayons or markers. Story time attendees will get a voucher to attend the Moomin exhibit this summer at the National Nordic Museum! Please register in Zoom. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the program's Zoom link. If you do not see an email, check your Junk or Spam folder. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Practice speaking English online with other English-language learners and trained conversation helpers. All levels are welcome. Please register. Registration opens 7 days before the date of event. You will be sent the Zoom link in your email. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Kenmore, Meeting Room, 6531 NE 181st Street, Kenmore, WA 98028

Practice speaking English with other English language learners and trained conversation helpers. All levels are welcome. Registration not required.

Learn English reading, writing, grammar and conversation skills with an experienced instructor. The instructor will be remote. 7 sessions online. July 2 - August 20. There will be no class on July 16.  S pace is limited. Please register to receive the Zoom link. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email  access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Kenmore, 6531 NE 181st Street, Kenmore, WA 98028

Learn the art of creating an image with a Punch Needle technique. Join local Artist, Cle Franklin from Wonderspace Workshops, for a beginner-friendly craft for Tweens to explore drawing with fabric!  Ages 9-13.  Registration Required.  Sponsored by the Kenmore Library Association. 

Volunteers help students practice reading out loud. Two students are paired by reading level with each volunteer. Book selection focuses on readers in grades K-8 and English language learners in grades K-12. Reading Buddies share online books on-screen. Book selection changes every two weeks. Schedule and connection information: kcls.org/studyzone/#readingbuddies or call Ask KCLS, 425.462.9600 or 800.462.9600 Click on the 'Zoom with Reading Buddies' button. Request “Reading Buddies” and your level. New students can request a welcome to help them find their Reading Buddies level. Study Zone Study Zone programs provide volunteer-led academic support for grades K-12. Programs include Tutors, Math Club, Reading Buddies and Kids & Teens Talk Time. Available online and in libraries. Online Study Zone programs are supervised by library staff. Visit Study Zone for the Terms of Use Agreement and steps KCLS is taking to maintain a safe and positive online space.

Kenmore, 6531 NE 181st Street, Kenmore, WA 98028

Enjoy stories, music, movement and rhymes. Help develop your child's early literacy skills. All ages welcome with adult.  Registration not required. Space is limited. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email  access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Learn English reading, writing, grammar and conversation skills with an experienced instructor. The instructor will be remote. 10 sessions online. July 10 - September 18. There will be no class on July 31. S pace is limited. Please register to receive the Zoom link. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email  access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Kenmore, 6531 NE 181st Street, Kenmore, WA 98028

Enjoy stories, music, movement and rhymes. Help develop your child's early literacy skills. All ages welcome with adult.  Registration not required. Space is limited. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email  access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Kenmore, Meeting Room, 6531 NE 181st Street, Kenmore, WA 98028

Create casual art in a relaxed and friendly environment with basic arts supplies, tea, snacks and quiet music. You can also bring your own project to work on! In July, experiment with Sharpie Tie Dye. Draw colorful designs on a white handkerchief and blur the colors with rubbing alcohol. You may bring fabric of your own to color, too. You will get a small amount of instruction and a then a lot of time to experiment. All supplies provided. Registration not required. Drop in at any time.