I'm currently experiencing my 38th week of pregnancy, thus I have dedicated most of my reading of late to the subject. I must say that there are many pregnancy books out there. The amount of information contained in these can be a quite daunting especially for first time moms (like me) and may even be out of date. Having read a fair amount on the subject, however, I am able to offer a suggestion of a current, practical book that answered many of my questions about pregnancy in a simple, visual, and easy to follow manner. Pregnancy Day by Day, developed by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Oregon Health and Science University, is a day by day pregnancy guide that takes the reader on a visual journey of baby from conception to childbirth to two weeks after childbirth. In addition to the Day by Day picture journey and health tips corresponding to each week of pregnancy, Pregnancy Day by Day also offers lifestyle advice for the pre-conceptual period and details surrounding concerns and complications that often arise during and after pregnancy. I've checked this book out several times at various stages of my pregnancy for the visual representation of approximately what my baby would look like during my first, second, and third trimester as well as what I should expect generally from week to week. Though moms may need more detailed information on specific concerns related to their individual pregnancies, Pregnancy Day by Day is a great place to begin the pregnancy information quest.
Jessica @ Auburn Archive.
I'm currently experiencing my 38th week of pregnancy, thus I have dedicated most of my reading of late to the subject. I must say that there are many pregnancy books out there. The amount of information contained in these can be a quite daunting especially for first time moms (like me) and may even be out of date. Having read a fair amount on the subject, however, I am able to offer a suggestion of a current, practical book that answered many of my questions about pregnancy in a simple, visual, and easy to follow manner. Pregnancy Day by Day, developed by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Oregon Health and Science University, is a day by day pregnancy guide that takes the reader on a visual journey of baby from conception to childbirth to two weeks after childbirth. In addition to the Day by Day picture journey and health tips corresponding to each week of pregnancy, Pregnancy Day by Day also offers lifestyle advice for the pre-conceptual period and details surrounding concerns and complications that often arise during and after pregnancy. I've checked this book out several times at various stages of my pregnancy for the visual representation of approximately what my baby would look like during my first, second, and third trimester as well as what I should expect generally from week to week. Though moms may need more detailed information on specific concerns related to their individual pregnancies, Pregnancy Day by Day is a great place to begin the pregnancy information quest.
Have you ever given thought to the food you eat on a regular basis? Where does it come from? The supermarket, vending machines, restaurants, local farmers markets, your backyard? Do you believe that the food you eat truly sustains you and your family? In Animal, Vegetable Miracle, best-selling author Barbara Kingsolver invites us on a year long journey during which her family (husband Steven and daughters Camille and Lily) leave dry, unsustainable Arizona and settle in fertile southwestern Virginia with the intent of living completely on foods they grow, raise or purchase at local farmers markets. Kingsolver's entire family contributed to this book; though the essays are written only by Barbara, Steven, and Camille (Lily was too young for a writing contract). Steven's essays provide a scientific perspective of farming in the United States as well as suggestions for further reading of many of the controversial issues raised in the book, Camille's essays are anecdotal and humorous accounts of her family's year of farming that include some fabulous recipes. Barbara ties everything together by describing her family's farming and cooking adventures as a true re-connection to each other and to the land. Much of this connection has been lost in American society's maze of "fast food", diet crazes, and in the need for instant gratification.
In Animal, Vegetable, Miracle Kingsolver and her family make compelling arguments for re-connecting with the land that sustains us, but the realities of most of our busy lives probably won't allow us to follow the example of Barbara and her family by becoming all out farmers (and Barbara acknowledges this). After reading this book, however, I am more conscious about the foods I buy and eat and this has made a difference in how I feel. On a larger scale, I hope am doing my part in contributing to a less wasteful society. Check Barbara Kingsolver's Animal, Vegetable, Miracle and be inspired to make a change!
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La Asociación Americana de Bibliotecas, en associación con Univision Radio, le presentan la campaña ¡Encuentralo en Tu Biblioteca! " para dar a conocer como las bibliotecas crean oportunidades para los adultos Hispanos y sus hijos, proporcionandoles ayuda confiable de bibliotecarios profesionales.
¿Cuales son algunos de los servicios ofrecidos por su biblioteca KCLS?
Ayuda Con Tareas Escolares
Información de Salud
Oportunidades de Empleo
Información Para Iniciar Una Empresa
Libros, Peliculas, y Música
Hora de cuentos en español para niños
Protección de la privacidad y confidencialidad de todos los usuarios de la biblioteca
Programas en Español
The American Library Association (ALA), in partnership with Univision Radio presents the "At Your Library" campaign, the purpose of which is to raise awareness of the opportunities that libraries create for Hispanics and their children. Professional librarians are also available to provide assistance in the pursuit of information.
What are some services offered through KCLS libraries?
Homework Help
Health Information
Employment opportunities
Information about starting a business
Books, movies, and music
Story times in Spanish, English, and other world languages
Protection of privacy and confidentiality for all library users
Programs in Spanish
Would you like to know more about the process of becoming a United States Citizen? You've come to the right place! KCLS currently offers ongoing Citizenship classes at Algona-Pacific, Auburn, Bellevue, Kent, Kingsgate. Also, be sure pick up your free citizenship packet at any KCLS library which inlcudes information on current test taking procedures. While your at it, ask if your library is currently offering Citizenship workshops in addition to Citizenship classes.
Click for a list of Citizenship, ESL, and Talk Time classes
Citizenship Classes:
- Algona Pacific: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30 pm
- Auburn: 10:00 am (classes begin January 31st)
- Bellevue: Mondays 7:30 pm
- Kent: Tuesdays 7 pm
- Kingsgate: Mondays 7:30 pm
**Please call local library to verify current dates and times.
Useful Citizenship Web Resources:
- Guia Para Inmigrantes
- US Citizenship and Information Services
- INFOPASS
- Washington State Refugee and Immigrant Conference
- Naturalization Self Test
Talk Time is an opportunity for immigrants and refugees and anyone else who might wish to practice speaking English. In most Talk Time settings, there are participants and facilitators. These terms are unique to Talk Time and are used because they sound a little less formal than the teacher/student terms used in classes. Having volunteered as a Talk Time facilitator and coordinator, I have found that though not necessarily recommended for beginners, Talk Time is a safe, friendly, and relaxed environment for practicing and improving conversation skills. The other great thing about Talk Time is that unlike many of the ESL classes, Talk Time participants don't generally have to register.
Talk Time KCLS
KCLS libraries currently offering ESL classes include Auburn, Bellevue, Bothell, Covington, Fairwood, Federal Way Regional, Federal Way 320th, Kent, Kingsgate, Kirkland, Redmond, and Sammamish. For exact days, times, and locations see the summer list of In-Library ESL classes from the KCLS website. Also, be sure the check back in September for a list of Fall classes.
Useful Resource
Literacy Now, a division of Tacoma Community House, is an organization whose aim is to strengthen adult literacy services in Washington State. Information on the Literacy Now website is also included in Spanish and Russian. Talk Time Facilitators and anyone else working with immigrants and refugees are required to attend a Volunteer Training through Literacy Now. I've taken this training twice and recommend it highly. Not only do instructors give suggestions for working with participants, they also provide information about recruiting volunteers and planning conversation sessions.
*Image: "Conversation Piece" by Several Bees from Flikr Creative Commons. Attribution-Non Commercial License
