Afternoon Play Date

Drop-in for an interactive, play-centered session. Enjoy meeting other families while your littles engage with peers. Sponsored by the Friends of the Covington Library. Newborn to age 6 with adult, siblings welcome. No Play Date November 11 & 25. Registration not......More

Drop-in for an interactive, play-centered session. Enjoy meeting other families while your littles engage with peers. Sponsored by the Friends of the Covington Library. Newborn to age 6 with adult, siblings welcome. No Play Date November 11 & 25. Registration not required.  Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Tutors at Covington Library (Study Zone)

Volunteer tutors provide homework help for grades K-12. They can also give language support for homework or translation in many languages. Students may drop in any time during Tutor hours.  Look for volunteers wearing the Tutor t-shirt. Tutor Subjects Available: S......More

Volunteer tutors provide homework help for grades K-12. They can also give language support for homework or translation in many languages. Students may drop in any time during Tutor hours.  Look for volunteers wearing the Tutor t-shirt. Tutor Subjects Available: Subject and language availability may vary based on volunteer attendance. Unexpected absences or schedule changes can occur. All subjects are available for grades K-5 on each shift. Advanced Subjects for Grades 6-12 and Languages Available: Tuesdays, 5-7pm: Geometry, Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry, Statistics, Accounting, General Science, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Social Studies/History, English/Writing, Study Skills, Computer/Tech Support, ASL American Sign Language, Amharic, Arabic, Bosnian, Chinese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Croatian, Farsi, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Russian, Hindi, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Vietnamese.  No languages are currently available on this shift. Wednesdays, 5-7pm: Geometry, Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry, Statistics, Accounting, General Science, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Social Studies/History, English/Writing, Study Skills, Computer/Tech Support, ASL American Sign Language, Amharic, Arabic, Bosnian, Chinese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Croatian, Farsi, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Russian, Hindi, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Vietnamese.   No languages are currently available on this shift. 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. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Reading Buddies at the Covington Library

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 eBooks on an iPad. Books selection ch......More

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 eBooks on an iPad. Books selection changes every two weeks.  Look for volunteers wearing the green Reading Buddies t-shirt. Add your name to the sign-up sheet for a 30-minute spot at your reading 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. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Talk Time: English Conversation Practice

Practice speaking English with other English language learners and trained conversation helpers. All levels are welcome. Registration not required. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email a......More

Practice speaking English with other English language learners and trained conversation helpers. All levels are welcome. Registration not required. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Santa Dogs: A Holiday Reading with Rover Meet and Greet

Drop in between 6:30-7:30pm to meet and take a photo with a Reading with Rover therapy dog! Learn about Reading with Rover, a program where elementary school-aged children can build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog.  Reading wi......More

Drop in between 6:30-7:30pm to meet and take a photo with a Reading with Rover therapy dog! Learn about Reading with Rover, a program where elementary school-aged children can build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog.  Reading with Rover is a community-based literacy program working with schools and libraries throughout the greater Seattle area. For elementary school-ages with adults, all ages welcome. Registration not required. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Gingerbread House Workshop

Create and decorate a gingerbread house with icing and plenty of decorations. Supplies provided by Gingerbread Traditions. This program is for middle and high school students. Please register online. Sponsored by the Friends of the Covington Library. Reason......More

Create and decorate a gingerbread house with icing and plenty of decorations. Supplies provided by Gingerbread Traditions. This program is for middle and high school students. Please register online. Sponsored by the Friends of the Covington Library. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

LEGO Block Party

Build together at an unstructured, creative play open-house. Stay for the entire event or pop in for a few minutes. We supply the bricks; you supply the imagination. Other STEM-related toys and games provided for all ages.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Covington Li......More

Build together at an unstructured, creative play open-house. Stay for the entire event or pop in for a few minutes. We supply the bricks; you supply the imagination. Other STEM-related toys and games provided for all ages.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Covington Library.  All ages welcome. No Block Party on December 24. Registration not required. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Gingerbread Ornament Workshop

Join local artist Karen in creating a unique and charming gingerbread felt ornaments! All supplies will be provided. Ages 13 and up. Please register online. Sponsored by The Friends of the Covington Library. 

Friday Family Story Time

Children develop their language, motor and social skills with stories, songs and movement. Bubbles, play and social time for parents and caregivers included. No Story Time on October 3 & 31 and November 7. Come to a fun, free show instead. No Story Time on November ......More

Children develop their language, motor and social skills with stories, songs and movement. Bubbles, play and social time for parents and caregivers included. No Story Time on October 3 & 31 and November 7. Come to a fun, free show instead. No Story Time on November 28.  All ages with adult. Registration not required. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Saturday Family Story Time

Children develop their language, motor and social skills with stories, songs and movement. Bubbles, play and social time for parents and caregivers included. No Story Time on September 27 and November 22 - come to a fun, free show instead! No Story Time on November ......More

Children develop their language, motor and social skills with stories, songs and movement. Bubbles, play and social time for parents and caregivers included. No Story Time on September 27 and November 22 - come to a fun, free show instead! No Story Time on November 29. All ages with adult. Registration not required. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Chess Club for All Ages

Work on your chess skills with our experienced Chess Club Volunteers.  Learn strategies and chess terms. Play and practice chess together. All skill levels welcome. For adults, teens and children, ages 5 and older. Ages 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.......More

Work on your chess skills with our experienced Chess Club Volunteers.  Learn strategies and chess terms. Play and practice chess together. All skill levels welcome. For adults, teens and children, ages 5 and older. Ages 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Registration not required.  No Chess Club November 29. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Diffuser Jewelry Making Workshop

Learn about essential oils and aromatherapy, then make a diffuser bracelet or earrings with gemstones, wooden beads and lava stones.  Create your own oil blend in a bottle to take home and use with the jewelry. Presented by local business owner Megan from ......More

Learn about essential oils and aromatherapy, then make a diffuser bracelet or earrings with gemstones, wooden beads and lava stones.  Create your own oil blend in a bottle to take home and use with the jewelry. Presented by local business owner Megan from MommApothecary. Please register. Walk-ins welcome if space permits. Sponsored by the Friends of the Covington Library. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Afternoon Play Date

Drop-in for an interactive, play-centered session. Enjoy meeting other families while your littles engage with peers. Sponsored by the Friends of the Covington Library. Newborn to age 6 with adult, siblings welcome. No Play Date November 11 & 25. Registration not......More

Drop-in for an interactive, play-centered session. Enjoy meeting other families while your littles engage with peers. Sponsored by the Friends of the Covington Library. Newborn to age 6 with adult, siblings welcome. No Play Date November 11 & 25. Registration not required.  Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Tutors at Covington Library (Study Zone)

Volunteer tutors provide homework help for grades K-12. They can also give language support for homework or translation in many languages. Students may drop in any time during Tutor hours.  Look for volunteers wearing the Tutor t-shirt. Tutor Subjects Available: S......More

Volunteer tutors provide homework help for grades K-12. They can also give language support for homework or translation in many languages. Students may drop in any time during Tutor hours.  Look for volunteers wearing the Tutor t-shirt. Tutor Subjects Available: Subject and language availability may vary based on volunteer attendance. Unexpected absences or schedule changes can occur. All subjects are available for grades K-5 on each shift. Advanced Subjects for Grades 6-12 and Languages Available: Tuesdays, 5-7pm: Geometry, Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry, Statistics, Accounting, General Science, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Social Studies/History, English/Writing, Study Skills, Computer/Tech Support, ASL American Sign Language, Amharic, Arabic, Bosnian, Chinese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Croatian, Farsi, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Russian, Hindi, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Vietnamese.  No languages are currently available on this shift. Wednesdays, 5-7pm: Geometry, Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry, Statistics, Accounting, General Science, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Social Studies/History, English/Writing, Study Skills, Computer/Tech Support, ASL American Sign Language, Amharic, Arabic, Bosnian, Chinese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Croatian, Farsi, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Russian, Hindi, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Vietnamese.   No languages are currently available on this shift. 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. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Reading Buddies at the Covington Library

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 eBooks on an iPad. Books selection ch......More

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 eBooks on an iPad. Books selection changes every two weeks.  Look for volunteers wearing the green Reading Buddies t-shirt. Add your name to the sign-up sheet for a 30-minute spot at your reading 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. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Super Tuesdays - STEM Activities for Kids

Drop-in between 6-7pm to explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math with our Covington Librarians. Each session will have multiple activities. September 30 – Brilliant Botany October 21 – Spooky Senses November 18 – More Sensational Senses December 16 –......More

Drop-in between 6-7pm to explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math with our Covington Librarians. Each session will have multiple activities. September 30 – Brilliant Botany October 21 – Spooky Senses November 18 – More Sensational Senses December 16 – Frosty Fun: Winter-themed Engineering Activities January 20 – The 6th Sense: A Propioception Obstacle Course Sponsored by The Friends of Covington Library. Registration not required. Ages 5 and older, ages 7 and younger with adult. Siblings welcome. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Talk Time: English Conversation Practice

Practice speaking English with other English language learners and trained conversation helpers. All levels are welcome. Registration not required. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email a......More

Practice speaking English with other English language learners and trained conversation helpers. All levels are welcome. Registration not required. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

LEGO Block Party

Build together at an unstructured, creative play open-house. Stay for the entire event or pop in for a few minutes. We supply the bricks; you supply the imagination. Other STEM-related toys and games provided for all ages.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Covington Li......More

Build together at an unstructured, creative play open-house. Stay for the entire event or pop in for a few minutes. We supply the bricks; you supply the imagination. Other STEM-related toys and games provided for all ages.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Covington Library.  All ages welcome. No Block Party on December 24. Registration not required. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Valley Cities Mobile Clinic

The mobile clinic focuses on  behavioral health, including mental health and substance use treatment. Walk up and get access to a variety of services including: Screen and assess for ongoing mental health and/or substance use treatment. Information and referrals......More

The mobile clinic focuses on  behavioral health, including mental health and substance use treatment. Walk up and get access to a variety of services including: Screen and assess for ongoing mental health and/or substance use treatment. Information and referrals for DSHS benefits, housing, transportation, employment, & health care. Linkage for low barrier, harm reduction based, Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder. Assistance with accessing telehealth services. Support and Advocacy. Health Education. Naloxone overdose prevention training and kits. Registration not required. The Mobile Clinic is on site at 9am, but the Covington Library opens at 10am.

Covington Library Book Group

The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston New members always welcome. Registration not required. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days ......More

The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston New members always welcome. Registration not required. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.