Is your New Year’s resolution to get in touch with your local library? If so, check out all the January library events at the Enumclaw Library for children, families, teens and adults.
Children & Families
Play and Learn
Friday, January 8, 15, 22 and 29, 10:30am
Newborn to age 5 with caregiver.
Have fun singing songs, sharing books and stories, creating art and playing. Play & Learn is presented in English but the facilitator speaks some Spanish.
Family Story Times
Tuesday, January 5, 12 and 26, 10:05am
Wednesday, January 6, 13 and 27, 10:05am
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Stories, songs and fun!
Infant and Young Toddler Story Times
Wednesday, January 6, 13 and 27, 10:45am
Newborn to 24 months with adult, siblings welcome.
Stories, songs and fun!
Teens
Teen Drop-In
Monday, January 4, 4pm
Middle and high school ages.
Snack, play video games or board games, or just hang out!
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Monday, January 11, 4:30pm
For teens in middle school, high school and home school to get involved with the library. Volunteer and give input on how to best serve teens at the library. It looks great on college and job applications!
Teen “Nostalgia” After-Hours
Friday, January 29, 7pm
Middle and high school ages.
We’re opening the library on Friday night just for teens! Play video games, use computers, snack or just hangout. The theme is early 2000s. Relive your childhood! We’ll have old school games and activities. Pajama wearing is encouraged!
Registration required. Please arrive at 7pm sharp. Reservations will be
held until 7:10pm. Teens must be picked-up by 9:30pm.
Adults
Exploring Meditation Series
Explore different ways to practice clearing your mind and meditation with Andrea Carvalho. All are welcome!
Moving Meditation
Monday, January 4, 6:30pm
Did you know you could move your body and meditate? For those of us who have a hard time being still this is a perfect practice to learn.
Guided Meditation
Monday, January 11, 6:30pm
Story telling is an ancient art used to reach different levels of our consciousness, guided meditation uses this technique and allows us to be an active part of the process. An excellent way to begin meditation and learning how to relax our bodies and go inward.
Focal Point and Mindfulness Meditation
Monday, January 25, 6:30pm
Focal Point and Mindfulness Meditations are two classical mediation styles to help you to clear your mind and draw deeply within.
Enumclaw Library Advisory Board Meeting
Tuesday, January 5, 5:30pm
Saturday Yoga for Fun and Flexibility
Saturday, January 9, 11am
Join Andrea Carvalho in a free yoga class at the library. Yoga can reduce stress, build strength and flexibility. This class will be a foundations class, excellent for beginners or those new to yoga and an opportunity for experienced yoga practitioners to deepen their practice.
Andrea is a 200 RYT who has a passion for teaching yoga and offering a heart centered class.
Enumclaw Library Book Group
Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan
Wednesday, January 13, 2pm
Friends of the Enumclaw Library Meeting
Wednesday, January 13, 7pm
Be a friend of the Enumclaw Library! Learn about exciting opportunities to show your support for your community through fundraising activities, sponsorship of programs and increasing awareness of the library’s role.
Reach Enumclaw Legal Clinic
Thursday, January 14 and 28, 5:30-7:30pm
Reach Enumclaw is a free legal clinic open to all local residents on a first come first served basis.
Washington attorneys will meet with clients via the Internet for a half hour to consult on legal issues including: family law, landlord tenant, creditor debtor, contract disputes and others. Criminal case related matters may be reviewed if there is no current case pending. We also offer referrals to other agencies that may resolve client’s problems.
For more information, 206.398.4319.
AARP Life Reimagined Checkup
Saturday, January 30, 10:30am
A Life Reimagined Checkup is a local experience that helps people understand where they are in life and think about what their next move could be. Use a Life Reimagined journal (provided during the session) to reflect on different phases of your life, your gifts, passions, values, and goals for your future. Learn about the Life Reimagined Approach and other resources that can help you achieve your goals. Ultimately the program helps people think about their “What’s Next?”
Registration required.
Talk Time Classes
Thursdays, 7pm
Practice speaking English with other English language learners. Learn about American culture and meet people from around the world. Classes are free, join anytime!
