Richmond Beach Library - February activities

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Richmond Beach Library 

19601 21st Ave NW

Shoreline, 98177

206-546-3522 

Calendar of Events

February 2013

Children and Families

Toddler Story Times

Thursday, February 7 and 14, 10:15am

Ages 24 to 36 months with adult, siblings welcome.

Books, finger plays, stories and songs just for toddlers!

Preschool Story Times

Thursday, February 7 and 14, 11am

Ages 3 to 6 with adult, siblings welcome.

Books, finger plays, stories and songs just for preschoolers!

Magic Tea Kettle

Saturday, February 23, 3pm

Presented by Thistle Theatre.

In this Japanese folk tale, a tea kettle suddenly sprouts a tail, head and four legs to become a "tanuki," a raccoon-like animal found in Japan. Could this creature be magical?

Read to Me!

Through May 2013.

Newborn to age 5 and their caregivers.

Read together for 20 minutes for 20 days in a month, and bring a completed Read to Me form to the library to select a free prize book!

Ask at the Information Desk for more details.

Teens

Teen Talk Time

Wednesday, February 13 and 27, 4pm

Teen Talk Time is a weekly opportunity for teen English language learners to practice listening and speaking in English. Refreshments are provided by the Friends of the Richmond Beach Library.

Study Zone—change in date!

Tuesdays, 4 pm

When school is in session.

Grades K-12.

Drop in for homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Adults

Free Tax Help

Fridays, February 1-April 11, by appointment

AARP and IRS sponsored help for Basic Personal Income Tax Returns.

• Bring your last year's tax return and all information needed to fill out your tax return:
• End of year tax statements from all sources of income for all members of household (W-2, 1099, etc.)
• Social Security or Tax I.D. Number for every member of the household
• Birth date of each person claimed.
• Childcare provider name, address and Tax I.D. Number.
• Mortgage interest statement and property tax statement if you own a home.
• Checking or savings account number for direct deposit of refund.

All returns must be completed on a computer and electronically filed.

Schedule an appointment with a tax help volunteer at the library by calling the Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Center, 206-365-1536. Walk-ins will be accommodated as time permits. Appointments have priority.

Talk Time

Tuesday, February 12, 19 and 26, 4pm

Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group.

Computer Class: Microsoft Word Level 1

Tuesday, February 12, 2pm

Learn basic skills for entering, correcting and revising text on a computer.

Prerequisite: Ability to use a mouse and keyboard.

Please register at the library or call 206.546.3522.

Computer Class: Microsoft Word Level 2

Tuesday, February 26, 7pm

Learn how to select and format text, set margins, align paragraphs, and use the cut and paste function.

Prerequisite: Basic understanding of Word, and experience creating and saving documents.

Please register at the library or call 206.546.3522.

eReader and Digital Downloads Demo

Wednesday, February 27, 4pm

Learn how to download KCLS eBooks to your eReader or computer during this digital downloads demonstration.

Free ESL Classes, Intermediate Level

Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm

Learn and practice daily English language skills including reading, writing, speaking and listening.

Please register at the library or call 206.546.3522.

Free ESL Classes, Beginning Level

Thursdays, 12:30-2:30pm

Learn and practice daily English language skills including reading, writing, speaking and listening.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Richmond Beach Library.

Please register at the library or call 206-546-3522.