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Play Date!

Fun activities and some sweet deals for the whole family this upcoming week.

EVENTS FOR FAMILIES, June 8, 2011 – June 15, 2011

June 8: Student Wednesday at the Bellevue Art Museum

1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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Students of all ages are invited to visit BAM free every second Wednesday of the month.

Cost: Free but student must print, fill out and bring this online coupon. 

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June 9: Intro to Bike Commuting with the Cascade Bicycle Club at the

7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Do you have a teenager who is thinking about commuting by bike this coming fall at college or to work?  Then learn how to commute by bike safely together at this program sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Cost: Free, but pre-registration is required by calling 206 236-3537.

June 11: Gulliver’s Travels at

2 p.m.

The play follows Lemuel Gulliver on his journeys through strange and distant lands. Performed by the theater’s conservatory students.  Performances run through June 12th, every Friday night at 7 PM and Saturday and Sundays at 2 PM.

Cost: $15 adults, $13 youth and seniors. Order tickets onlineor by calling 206 232-4145, ext. 100, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. or the box office, ext. 109, on weekends.

June 13: Summer Reading Sign Up Party at the

 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Drop in after school! Build an ice cream sundae and watch a funny presentation about all the great events going on at the library this summer. Sign up for the Summer Reading Program, create your own bookmark and check out all the great books!

Cost: Free

June 14: Members Only Hour at the in

9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Members of the museum enjoy a special members only play time every Tuesday and Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m..

Cost: Free as a benefit of membership

Teens – Volunteer to be a Reading Buddy This Summer at the

Applications are now being accepted at the Mercer Island Library for the 2011 Reading Buddy Program.  The program runs Mondays, June 27 to August 8 (except 7/4) from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Teens are asked to make a commitment to attend two sessions, plus a mandatory training on June 20th. 

Applications and two references are due Monday, June 13th at the Mercer Island Library. Applications are available at the library or online. Teens applying to the program must provide two references.  Adults providing a reference should fill out this form

If you have volunteered before and would like to volunteer again, or if you have questions about the program, contact Carrie at clbowman@kcls.org

Sweet Deals

at Factoria Mall

Deal: Buy One, Get One Half Off Everything Else!

Stock up on shoes for the whole family including flip flops, clogs and sandals.

Good Through: June 27, 2011

at Factoria Mall

Deal: Huge summer sales with up to 70% off.

Good through:  While supplies last.

Save the date!

Bargain Book Bash: Summer Book Sale at the June 16th to June 19th.

Scoop up some summer reads at rock bottom prices!

 

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