Family Valentine's Ball

Burien Community Center

14700 6th Ave. S.W. 

Sat., Feb. 10, Session I:  5:30–7 p.m., Session II:  7:30–9 p.m. Dads bring your daughters; moms bring your sons. Or come as a family to enjoy a special night of music and dancing with your favorite little one(s). Create memories while having a special evening full of laughter and love. Admission Includes a flower for each child, picture in Cupid's Corner and refreshments. $18 per person/RD $15, Pre-Registration Required. Not limited to biological fathers/daughters/mothers/sons. For more information or to register, call 206.988.3700.

 

Growthmasters Club #4801 Moving to new location

Burien Community Center

14700 6th Ave. S.W.

Every Thurs., 12:05–1:05 p.m. Growthmasters aims to provide a nurturing and constructive environment to help enhance communication and leadership skills. Toastmasters is a self-paced program that equips you with the communication tools needed to boost your confidence at work and in your social circles. For more information, come attend a Growthmasters meeting or visit growthmasters.toastmastersclubs.org/.

 

Des Moines Library

February 2018 Events

21620 11th Ave. S.

206.824.6066

 

Children & Families

Infant & Young Toddler Story Times

Every Mon., 10 a.m. (No Story Time on Feb. 19.) Newborn to 2 1/2 with adult. Stories, songs and fun!

 

Preschool Story Times

Every Mon., 11 a.m. (No Story Time on Feb. 19.) Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Stories, songs and fun!

 

Play & Learn-Spanish

Every Tues., 10:30 a.m. Newborn to age 5 with caregiver. Have fun singing songs, telling stories, reading books, creating art and playing. Play & Learn is in English, and the facilitator is bilingual in English and Spanish.

 

Spanish Story Times

Every Wed., 10:30 a.m. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Stories, songs and fun!

 

Block Party! Lego @ the Library

Sat., Feb. 17, 1 p.m. Family program, ages 8 and younger with adult. Come to the library for an unstructured, creative play open-house. Stay for the entire event or pop in for a few minutes. We supply the bricks, you supply the imagination!

 

Friday Family Flix: Gnomeo & Juliet (2011)

Friday, February 23, 3pm

Family program, ages 8 and younger with adult.

Rated G, 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Light snacks provided.

 

Tweens & Teens

Blind Date with a Book

Middle and high school ages.

Take a chance on love and reading by trying out a Blind Date with a Book at the Des Moines Library. There will be a display of wrapped books in the teen area of the library between February 1 and 28 for you to take a chance on. After reading the book fill out and return a quick review sheet for a chance to win a $10 amazon gift card.

Tech Tuesdays

Tuesday, February 6 and 27, 3:30pm

Grades 4-12.

Play video games at the library, experiment with electronics and try out new technology.

I Hate Valentine's Day

Tuesday, February 13, 3:30pm

Grades 4-12.

Don't like hearts and pink stuff? Just get your heart broken? Come make some anti-valentine’s day crafts, eat some chocolate and commiserate with others who dislike this sappy holiday. All supplies provided.

Between Time

Wednesday, February 14 and 21, 4pm

Ages 9 to 13.

Drop in between school and home to meet friends, play games or discover new books and music.

Adults

Job Readiness

Monday, February 5, 4pm

Do you need help starting the online job application process? The library is here to help you get a free email account, start a résumé, start an online job search, or navigate the job application process. Librarians are available to provide one hour of one-on-one assistance.

It is strongly recommended that you bring a flash/USB drive. Register online or call 206.824.6066.

Computer Class: Internet Level 1

Thursday, February 8, 2pm

Please register online or call 206.824.6066.

Monday Night at the Movies: Loving

Monday, February 12, 6:30pm

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a movie and snacks! The story of Richard and Mildred Loving, a couple whose arrest for interracial marriage in 1960s Virginia began a legal battle that would end with the Supreme Court's historic 1967 decision. Rated PG-13, 2 hours

Friends of the Des Moines Library Meeting

Wednesday, February 14, 5pm

Daytime Book Club

Last Bus to Wisdom by Ivan Doig

Wednesday, February 21, 2pm

Evening Book Club

The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead

Wednesday, February 21, 7pm

Citizenship Classes

Thursdays, 6pm

Get help with the Citizenship interview process, including civics and government questions, reading and writing English and practicing your interview skills.

Talk Time Classes

Thursdays, 7pm

Practice speaking English with other English language learners.

AARP Tax Help

Thursdays, 10am-6pm

Sundays, 1-5pm

Begins Thursday, February 1.

Get free individualized tax preparation assistance provided by trained AARP volunteers. No age or income limits. No complex or business returns.

Please bring picture I.D., documented proof of social security number, last year's return and any current tax documents.

First-come, first-served. No appointments taken.

Please contact the Des Moines Library for more information, 206.824.6066.

 

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Burien Drinking Liberally

Angelo's Restaurant

601 S.W. 153rd St.

Fourth Thurs. of the month any time from 6:30 p.m. onward in the DaVinci room. An informal, inclusive progressive social group. Raise your spirits while you raise your glass, and share ideas while you share a pitcher. Drinking Liberally gives like-minded, left-leaning individuals a place to talk politics. You don't need to be a policy expert—just come and learn from peers, trade jokes, vent frustration and hang out in an environment where it's not taboo to talk politics.

 

Adult Ping Pong

Burien Community Center

14600 - 6th Ave. S.W.

Every Tues. and Fri., 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. You are invited to play pong for fun and exercise, All skill levels are welcome.

 

Living Organized

Southminster Presbyterian Church

19834 8th Ave. S.

Every Wed., 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. We are a group of adults who have been challenged by disorganization and clutter. We are not affiliated with any denomination or institution. There are no dues or fees to attend our meetings. We collaborate with each other to develop solutions that will help us live with dignity. Because all of our members have had a problem with disorganization, there is no shame in attending our meeting. Our learning material includes books, movies, newspaper articles, personal stories, active listening and discussion. We offer: non-judgmental support, an opportunity to express your own frustration, the courage to declutter, acceptance of who you are. For more information contact Elizabeth at 206.248.2922.

Messies Anonymous

Southminster Presbyterian Church

19834 8th Ave. S.

Every Wed., 10:30 a.m.–Noon. Messies Anonymous is a free self-help group for people who have too much clutter in their home and life. Join us as we learn the way to live with dignity.  Our process also works for those who are downsizing. Call Elizabeth at 206.248.2922 for more information.

 

Water District Board Meeting

King County Water District Office

12606 1st Ave. S.

First and third Wed. of each month, 10 a.m. The Board of Commissioners of King County Water District 20 meets the first and third Wed.of each month. Call 206.243.3990 for more info.

 

Join the Burien Lions 

Angelo’s Restaurant

601 S.W. 153rd St.

Every Wed., Noon–1 p.m. Join us and help reach out to those in need in our community. Come participate in our community projects helping make Burien a better place for all. On the first Wed. of each month, we hold an evening meeting; while the weather is warm—from now through September—at 6 p.m. at the 913 Restaurant in the outdoor area, 913 S.W. 152nd St. For more information call 206.433.0715.

 

KCFD #2 Board Meeting

Station 28

900 S.W. 146th St.

Tues., Nov. 7, 5 p.m. The public is welcome to a special meeting of the Board of Commissioners of King County Fire District #2.

 

Daystar Toastmasters

Daystar Retirement Village

2615 SW Barton

Sat., Nov. 18, 10–11 a.m. Come as a guest on to experience the safe, supportive atmosphere in which you can grow your communication and leadership skills. Improve your ability to think-on-your-feet and become more comfortable speaking to groups. Arrive 5 to 10 minutes early for orientation. For more information see daystarclub.toastmastersclubs.org. or call Bill at 206.932.6706.