Library activities for children and families in August

We are fortunate to have three good libraries in our area. All three have busy schedules of activities, particularly for families with young children. Here's what's scheduled for August 2011.

Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th Street, Shoreline 98155, 206.362.7550

Young Toddler Story Times

Tuesday, August 2 and 9, 10:15am

Ages 12 to 24 months with adult.

Toddler Story Times

Tuesday, August 2 and 9, 11am

Ages 2 to 3 with adult.

Preschool Story Times

Wednesday, August 3 and 10, 10:30am

Ages 3 to 6 with adult.

Born to Read: Baby Story Times

Wednesday, August 3 and 10, Noon

Newborn to approximately 12 months with adult.

Music for All!

Thursday, August 4, 11am

Presented by Johnny Bregar and Friends.

Ages 3 and older with adult.

Reaching across cultural and geographic boundaries, this group brings the fun to you! From old standards to catchy new original songs, they will have you clapping and singing along.

Space is limited; first come, first seated.

Chinese Story Time

Friday, August 5, 12:30pm

Ages 3 to 6 with adult.

Spanish Story Time

Friday, August 5, 1:30pm

Ages 3 to 6 with adult.

African Mask Making

Thursday, August 11, 1pm

Presented by Victoria Reeves.

Ages 8 and older with adult.

Discover how symbolism, geometric designs, animal figures and colors are used to decorate masks. Then create your own!

Please register beginning July 28.

Super Safety Fair!

Friday, August 12, 10:30am-12:30pm

All ages welcome with adult.

Drop in for some super safety fun! Children can get a free photograph/fingerprint safety ID card, courtesy of the King County Police Union.

There will be craft and activity stations, a balloon artist and more!

Lake Forest Park Library, Lake Forest Park Towne Centre, Suite A-134, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155, 206.362.8860

No children's events scheduled this month. Library is in temporary quarters across the hall during construction.

Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Avenue NW, Shoreline 98177, 206.546.3522

Stories Under the Tree

Monday, August 1, Noon

Children of all ages are welcome with adult.

Bring a lunch to enjoy stories and songs under the big tree in the community park near the library.

If the weather is uncooperative, this program will be held in the library meeting room.

Toddler Story Time

Thursday, August 4, 10:15am

Ages 24 to 36 months with adult.

Preschool Story Time

Thursday, August 4, 11am

Ages 3 to 6 with adult.

The Land that Rock Forgot

Friday, August 5, 1pm

Presented by Brian Waite Band.

Ages 3 and older with adult.

The band begins a quest to rebuild their sound and along the way, they rediscover the beauty of nature and meet other castaways from the far corners of the globe.