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FAIRWOOD FLYER <strong>Fairwood</strong> Library Schedule Multi-Service <strong>Fairwood</strong> Library Schedule Continued from Page 25 KCLS Netmaster volunteer instructor can give you one on one help on alternate Thursdays, 6-8pm. Please call to make an appointment, 425.226.0522. The instructor will assist you on a KCLS computer, but cannot provide assistance with your own personal computer. BOOKS AND BITES FOR TEENS Thursday, Dec 08, 2011 - 7 PM For middle school, junior high, high school Come join us for cookies, pop, and discussion of the Best Books of 2011. Get your hands on the newest titles and vote for your “Hot Picks of the Month.” Sponsored by the Friends of the <strong>Fairwood</strong> Library TALK TIME Saturday, Dec 10, 2011 – 10 AM Free conversation class to improve basic English. Meet people from around the world and learn about American culture. THE DICKENS CAROLERS Sunday, Dec 11, 2011 – 2 PM For over thirty years, the Dickens Carolers have become a local holiday tradition, bringing the joy of the season to thousands each year. Adorned in elegant Victorian dress, this unique a cappella quartet consists of two ladies in luxurious velvet and two gentlemen wearing handsome tailcoats and top hats. This ensemble will delight you by singing your favorite traditional and contemporary seasonal favorites. Sponsored by the Friends of the <strong>Fairwood</strong> Library. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) CLASS Monday, Dec 12, 2011 5 PM Free class to improve basic English skills-reading, writing and speaking. Registration required. Please call the Multi- Service Center, 253.838.6810, to register. EVENING BOOK GROUP Tuesday, Dec 13, 2011 - 7:30 PM Please join the Lively Minds Book Group for a friendly discussion. This month we are reading Mennonite In a Little Black Dress: a Memoir of Going Home by Rhoda Janzen. FAIRWOOD AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB Wednesday, Dec 14, 2011 - 11:30 AM Please join us for our casual and friendly Afternoon Book Group. This month we are reading Nurtureshock: New Thinking About Children by Po Bronson and Ashley Merriman. For more information call the library, 425.226.0522. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) CLASS Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 - 5 PM Free class to improve basic English skillsreading, writing and speaking. Registration required. Please call the Multi-Service Center, 253.838.6810, to register. TALK TIME Saturday, Dec 17, 2011 - 10 AM Free conversation class to improve basic English. Meet people from around the world and learn about American culture. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) CLASS Monday, Dec 19, 2011 - 5 PM Free class to improve basic English skills-reading, writing and speaking. Registration required. Please call the Renton Downtown Library Schedule Renton Library 100 Mill Avenue South Renton, 98057 425-226-6043 http://www.kcls.org/renton/ Open Hours: Monday -Thursday 10am-9pm Friday 10am-6pm Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday 1pm-5pm HOLIDAY MAGIC Monday, Nov 14, 2011 - 7 PM Ages 5 and older. Transform the “winter blahs” into oohs and aahs! It’s MAGIC when Jeff Evans brings his bag of tricks to the library. See Jeff’s trained reindeer that does card tricks, a drawing of Santa that comes to life and talks, and many more magical surprises. Sponsored by the Friends of the Renton Libraries. BABY STORY TIME Tuesday, Nov 15, 2011 - 10 AM Newborn to 24 months and their grownups. Bring your little one to the library. It’s a Story Time for babies with board books, puppets, songs, rhymes and play time. CUENTOS EN ESPAÑOL/STORY TIMES IN SPANISH Tuesday, Nov 15, 2011 - 11 AM • Un programa especial diseñado para niños de 2 años y mas. Vengan y disfruten de cuentos, canciones y juegos en español e ingles. • Enjoy an interactive Story Time in Spanish that includes Early Literacy fun with books, songs and finger plays. Speakers of all languages welcome! STUDY ZONE Tuesday, Nov 15, 2011 - 6 PM Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors. FAMILY STORY TIME Wednesday, Nov 16, 2011 - 10 AM All ages welcome. Join us for stories, songs and finger plays. Come explore the wonderful world of books together! COMPUTER: FACEBOOK BASICS Wednesday, Nov 16, 2011 - 2 PM Learn the basics of the social networking website Facebook. Instructor will demonstrate how to use it, why it is useful, discuss privacy, and help set up accounts. Prerequisites: Basic understanding of the Internet and students must have an email address. Registration required online, at the Information Desk or call 425.226.6043. If you are on the waiting list, please do not come to the class unless you have been called. COMPUTER CLASS: BLOG BASICS Wednesday, Nov 16, 2011 - 4 PM Learn the basic concepts of blogs and starting a blog using Google’s Blogger service. Prerequisite: Students must have an email address. Registration required online, at the Information Desk or call 425.226.6043. If you are on the waiting list, please do not come to the library unless you have been called. TALK TIME Wednesday, Nov 16, 2011 - 6:30 PM Practice your conversational English skills in these fun free sessions! It is not necessary to have attended previous sessions. Talk Time is for adults, there is no childcare. STUDY ZONE Thursday, Nov 17, 2011 - 5 PM Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors. A RIVER RUNS UNDER IT BOOK CLUB Thursday, Nov 17, 2011 - 7 PM If you are interested in participating in a lively book discussion with great people, A River Runs Under It Book Club, meets on the third Thursday of each month. This month’s selection is White Fang by Jack London. Additional information or questions? Contact Roberta Lorandeau at 425.226.6043. LIBRARY JOB SEARCH TOOLS Friday, Nov 18, 2011 - 10 AM When times get tough you can look to the King County Library System for information, ideas and inspiration. Local librarian Laurie Finlayson will demonstrate the latest job-search, career and financial tools available through the library’s homepage. She will show you websites and databases that are geared for searching for a job, finding a new career path, helping struggling small businesses, and coping with the financial and psychological pressures that result from tough times. This workshop will be held at the WorkSource Renton office, 500 SW 7th Street, Suite 100. Check in at the front desk for a ticket. Maximum seating is 24. Please call WorkSource Renton at 206.205.3500 if special accommodations are needed. STUDY ZONE Sunday, Nov 20, 2011 - 2 PM Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 - 6 PM Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors. <strong>November</strong> 2011 29 Center, 253.838.6810, to register. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) CLASS Thursday, Dec 22, 2011 - 5 PM Free class to improve basic English skills-reading, writing and speaking. Registration required. Please call the Multi-Service Center, 253.838.6810, to register. ONE-ON-ONE COMPUTER HELP Thursday, Dec 22, 2011 - 6 PM Do you need extra help on the computer? Have a special project you’re working on? Want to create an email account? A KCLS Netmaster volunteer instructor can give you one on one help on alternate Thursdays, 6-8pm. Please call to make an appointment, 425.226.0522. The instructor will assist you on a KCLS computer, but cannot provide assistance with your own personal computer. LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS Saturday, Dec 24, 2011 All Day and Sunday, Dec 25, 2011 All Day COMPUTER CLASS - ONE-ON- ONE COMPUTER HELP Wednesday, Nov 23, 2011 - 5 PM Do you need extra help on the computer? Have a special project you’re working on? Want to create an email account? A KCLS Netmaster volunteer instructor can give you one on one help the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Please call to make an appointment, 425.226.6043. The instructor will assist you on a KCLS computer, but cannot provide assistance with your own personal computer. TALK TIME Wednesday, Nov 23, 2011 - 6:30 PM Practice your conversational English skills in these fun free sessions! It is not necessary to have attended previous sessions. Talk Time is for adults, there is no childcare. LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY Thursday, Nov 24, 2011 - All Day STUDY ZONE Thursday, Nov 24, 2011 - 5 PM Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors. STUDY ZONE Sunday, Nov 27, 2011 - 2 PM Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors. PAJAMA STORY TIME Monday, Nov 28, 2011 - 7 PM All ages welcome. Wear your pajamas to the library and enjoy stories, songs and finger plays before bedtime. BABY STORY TIME Tuesday, Nov 29, 2011 - 10 AM Renton Downtown Library Schedule Continues on Page 30