Bothell Library's July Events

Children & Families

Preschool Story Times

Tuesday, July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 10am

Ages 3 to 6 with adult.

Toddler Story Times

Tuesday, July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 11am

Ages 2 to 3 with adult.

Got Groove? Family Dance Party 
Tuesday, July 3, 7pm
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.

Come dance and sign to your favorite songs!

Spanish Story Times

Saturday, July 7 and 21, 11am

All children welcome with adult.

Dreams of Enchantment: A New Mexico Storytelling Fiesta
Tuesday, July 10, 7pm
Presented by Joe Hayes.
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.

New Mexico’s Centennial Storyteller will enchant with tales from the sunny Southwest. His tall tales, bilingual stories and Native American legends of the earth and sky will keep your head full of dreams for days to come. 

Young Toddler Story Times

Wednesday, July 11, 18 and 25, 9:30am

Ages 12 to 24 months with adult.

Mother Goose on the Loose Story Times

Wednesday, July 11, 18 and 25, 10:30am

Newborn to 12 months with adult.

Russian Story Times

Thursday, July 12 and 26, 11am

All children welcome with adult.

Chinese Story Time

Monday, July 16, 11am

All children welcome with adult.

Dream It, Do It, Read It Magic Show
Tuesday, July 17, 7pm

Presented by Jeff Evans.
Ages 5 and older.
In this show of mysterious tricks discover that anything you dream about and want to learn can be found in books. 

Stroll To Story Time!
Saturday, July 21, 10am

Come to the Park at Bothell Landing, 9919 NE 180th Street, for songs, stories and finger plays. Look for the KCLS Library2Go van in the parking lot.

Creating Clay Nocturnal Creatures
Saturday, July 21, 2pm

Ages 5 and older with adult.
Learn about nocturnal animals such as owls, hedgehogs and bats, how they live, what they eat and how many hours they sleep. Create your own creatures using clay, tooth picks, feathers and decorations.

Register at www.kcls.org/bothell or call425.486.7811.

The Not-So-Scary Monster Music Show

Tuesday, July 24, 7pm

Presented by Linda Severt.
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
This award-winning children’s musician will sing songs about dreams and monsters and things that go “bump” in the night.

The Gustafer Yellowgold Music Show
Friday, July 27, 2pm

Presented by Apple-Eye Productions.
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
This multi-media performance of live music and animated illustrations takes you on a journey through the stars to the earth.

Seating is limited. Free tickets will be distributed while supplies last, 30 minutes prior to the show.

Magical Dreams Magic Show
Tuesday, July 31, 7pm
Presented by Master Payne, Magician.
Ages 5 and older with adult.
This fun filled show features magically enhanced bedtime stories from myths, legends and folk tales both new and old.

Teens

S.H.I.F.T. Teen Book Review Group

Monday, July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 3pm

Read and preview copies of coming teen fiction!

Teen Zone: Do Nothing But Read!

Thursday, July 5, 10am

Come for doughnuts, reading suggestions and fun contests. 

If more than ten teens are here at 1pm, we’ll order pizza!

Teen Zone: Writing Workshop

Tuesday, July 10

Wednesday, July 11

Thursday, July 12

3pm

Write a novel this summer in this three day workshop!

Registration required.

Teen Zone: Beginning Guitar

Monday, July 16

Wednesday, July 18

Friday, July 20

3pm

Come for three consecutive lessons and get started on your way to basic chords and simple songs.

Registration required.

Teen Zone: Jam Session

Monday, July 16

Wednesday, July 18

Friday, July 20

4pm

This is an informal chance for musicians to practice, improvise, hang out with and learn from others. Bring your instrument.

Teen Zone: Artist Books

Tuesday, July 24

Wednesday, July 25

Thursday, July 26

3pm

Explore a range of mixed-media and collage techniques in this three day workshop.

Registration required.

Adults

One-on-One Computer Assistance

Wednesday, July 11, 18 and 25, 2pm

Do you need extra help on the computer?

A KCLS volunteer instructor can give you one-on-one assistance.

Computer Classes: Download eBooks
Friday, July 13, 1pm

Learn the steps for checking out and downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks from KCLS.

Please make an appointment for a 40 minute session.

Opera Preview: Turandot
Sunday, July 15, 2pm

Presented by Norm Hollingshead.
Set in China's Imperial City, Turandot was Puccini's last opera - a spectacular masterpiece not to be missed!

SCORE Counseling

Thursday, July 19, 11am-2pm

SCORE Counselor Bill Parker offers one-on-one small business counseling to individuals.
Appointments required, 425.486.7811.

Drop-In to Learn About eBooks
Thursday, July 26, 2pm

Library staff is available to get you started with KCLS eBooks!

What Are You Reading?: a Different Kind of Book Club
Saturday, July 28, 2pm

Share and hear what others are reading!

ESL Talk Time

Mondays and Saturdays, 10am-Noon

Improve your English speaking and listening skills.

Citizenship Class

Mondays, Noon-1:30pm

Get help preparing for the citizenship exam.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes

Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-8pm

A formal 10-week session for beginning level English learners.

Assessment and registration required.

Bothell Library is at  18215 98th Avenue NE, (425) 486-7811

--Information from KCLS