by Marilee A. Cogswell
Manager, Burien Library

“All you need in life is truth and beauty and you can find both at the Public Library”

- Studs Terkel

Did you know?
Working on a document on a library computer you need to continue later? Consider saving your work to the ‘Cloud’! The ‘Cloud’ refers to saving files long-term or using software on the Internet (the current system of saving to the ‘P’ drive will be discontinued in the near future so NOW is an excellent time to begin using ‘Cloud’ services such as Google Docs or Windows Live SkyDrive for free long-term online storage).

Visit http://www.kcls.org/usingthelibrary/computers_internet/saving_cloud.cfm for more details.

Programs @ Burien Library:

• Somali Story Time
  Fridays at noon
  Now through June 1st in the Children’s Story Time Room
  Recommended for ages 2 and older with adult
  Come hear stories and songs in Somali! This story time is for Somali speakers and those interested in the language.
• KAPLAN SAT practice test
  Saturday, April 21st 10:30-3
  Registration required-high school students only
  Sign up for a free fully-proctored practice SAT will that will show you what to expect in a test-like environment. You will receive a comprehensive analysis of your performance on the test, detailing individual strengths and weaknesses.
  Offered by Kaplan. Registration ends 4/20/2012 at 6:00 PM
• Teen Talk Time
  Wednesday, April 25, 3-5pm
  No registatration required
  Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group for students in middle and high school.
  Snacks provided by the Burien Library Guild.
• Mid-Life Career Changing in the New Economy
  Tuesday April 17th 7pm
  Analyze and understand the problem of ‘Ageism’ , how it affects your job search and what you can do to about it.
  This program is for adults
• Opera Preview
  Madame Butterfly
  Wednesday April 18th 7pm
  Join Norm Hollingshead for his entertaining commentary and introduction to this beloved opera.
  Sponsored by the Burien Library Guild

Programs @ White Center Library:

• Be Kind to Our Earth
  Wednesday April 25th 6:30pm
  Ages 5 and older
• ….In Early May join us for
  A Pirate’s Poetry Party Show
  Wednesday May 9th 7pm
  Ages 5 and older

Programs @ Boulevard Park Library:

• ‘Star Jumper’ by Frank Asch
  Thursday April 12th 2pm
  Join us to talk about this great book and use your imagination to make your own duct tape creations
  For children and teens ages 8-14

Visit http://www.kcls.org/programs/index.cfm for a complete list of programs throughout King County Library System

Book Review
‘The Art of Racing in the Rain’ by Garth Stein

This is a sweet, tragic, funny, and finally uplifting story that anyone who owns a dog will love.

Enzo, a lab-terrier mix, is the constant companion and support for aspiring race car driver Denny Swift. Denny’s life if not easy, his marriage to Eve is solid and they have a daughter named Zoe.

However, Eve’s family does not support or approve of Denny’s racing dreams and when Eve gets sick Denny’s lack of resources and his self doubt put him at the family’s mercy especially when it comes to Zoe.

Throughout the struggle and Eve’s illness Enzo is there for Denny and Zoe. Enzo’s point of view provides insightful observations and sometimes comic relief from our all too ‘human’ problems and drama.

Recommended!

Until next time…see you in the stacks!

- Marilee A. Cogswell

Marilee A. Cogswell is the Manager of the Burien Library.