Events, Classes, and Workshops FAQs

  • General Questions

    Contact the librarian offering the event no later than one week before the event. Contact information is posted on the individual event listing in our online calendar. 

    You may also write to access@kcls.org at least one week before the event. 

    All Study Zone programs are free.

    • Students are asked to follow the expected behaviors listed in our Terms of Use Agreement.
    • A library employee supervises each online session. They will remove anyone who does not follow the Terms of Use Agreement.
    • Volunteer rovers circulate among the rooms to observe. Rovers will drop in every few minutes whenever there is only one student in a room with a volunteer or staff.
    • Unaccompanied adults are not permitted. Only parents and caregivers assisting their K-12 student may sit in.

    Study Zone instructors are volunteers from our communities who have:

    • passed a Washington State patrol background check and
    • completed a program orientation

    Volunteers range in age from teens aged 15 and older to retired adults. For Math Club and Kids & Teen Talk Time all volunteers are high school students.

    No. This program is offered by RTC (Renton Technical College). Please contact Renton Technical College for more information.

    HS+ is a program that allows you to earn an official degree recognized by the state of Washington.

    Other resources:

    Version en español

    Click on 'Calendar' at the top of any page and use the filters on the left to narrow your results to specific event types, audiences, locations, and/or dates.

    You can also use the site's search tool to quickly find specific event types at a particular library.

    • Click on the magnifying glass at the top of any page.
    • Select 'Events' from the drop-down menu on the left.
    • Type an event type and a location (such as 'Story Times Bothell' or 'Book Sale Bellevue') in the search box and submit your search to view upcoming programs.

    Click on 'Books & More' at the top of the page. Choose 'Kids' from the 'Audiences' menu. Select Tell Me a Story from the bottom of the page.

  • Attending Events

    Yes. We also continue to offer online and outdoor events. Some events are recorded.

    Check our calendar for the current schedule of events.

    Yes.  

    Auto-generated closed captioning is available at all online events. 

    Closed captioning is added to all of our official videos on YouTube. 

  • Calendar

    • There isn't a monthly calendar view. We have added this to our list of enhancement suggestions.
    • The 'Save to Calendar' option uses iCal and can be used in nearly all calendar programs.
    • Searching by zip code proximity measures distance in miles as the crow flies.
    • Automated email notification for events you may be interested is not available at this time.

    Each event has its own unique permalink that you can share via, Twitter, Facebook, email, and more.

    Contact library staff, opens a new window for assistance with registering without an email.

    No. You will keep all of your registrations.

    You will have the link to cancel your program registration from their confirmation email. You may also contact library staff to cancel all or part of the reservation.

  • Professional Certifications at the Library

  • Fiestas Early Literacy Parties

    You do not need to register but space is limited. Fiestas workshops are first come, first served and are very popular, so please arrive early.

    Versión en español ¿Necesito registrarme?

    Each week, we will have songs, Story Times, and craft activities about a different topic.

    • Week 1: The importance of bilingualism
    • Week 2: Speaking
    • Week 3: Playing
    • Week 4: Singing
    • Week 5: Letters and sounds
    • Week 6: Reading
    • Week 7: The school system in the United States
    • Week 8: Writing

    Versión en español ¿Sobre qué temas puedo aprender?

  • For Presenters

    We offer a variety of events and programs. Doing so helps us meet the information and entertainment needs of our communities. 

    These may be a one-time program or a series of sessions. The format for each program differs. For example, one program may involve a performance while another involves hands-on learning. 

    Programs are a type of event hosted by the library. We offer programs, classes, and workshops. Find out what the difference is between each type of event below.

    Program: A program is a single session or series of sessions led by a presenter or performer. A program is recreational or an entertainment-based experience, or conveys information.

    Class: A class is a series of learning opportunities on the same topic led by an instructor. Classes are sequential and usually take place over 2-6 weeks. Class is often hands-on and the knowledge or skill level of participants builds over time.

    Workshop: A workshop is a learning opportunity led by an instructor. Workshops introduce participants to a single topic. This may include hands-on learning.

    Please complete a Program Proposal.  

    Our staff reviews proposals as time allows and will be in contact if we are interested in booking your program. 

    We select programs based on our values and initiatives as well as community needs and interests we’ve identified. We are actively seeking programs and presenters with diverse identities, perspectives and experiences. Not all programs submitted will be selected.  

    The presenter should have a strong knowledge base of the subject matter. Staff may request a sample of the presentation. The presenter should be:  

    • reliable,  
    • engaging, and  
    • adaptable to both an online and in-person setting.  

    For in-person programming, the presenter must be able to travel within King County. 

    We will pay the presenter fee. The presenter may not solicit payment for goods or services from program participants. To receive a payment, the presenter must sign a contract with us and submit a completed W-9 form.