Khmer Association

Are you interested in learning about Cambodian culture? The Khmer Association is High Point’s first resident-led cultural association. They initiated and co-sponsored the High Point Youth Blessing and are currently working to develop cultural dance and music classes. For more information contact Saray Thach or Yon Noy at 206.331.2741.

Vietnamese Tea Time

First and Third Monday of every month, 10am at Elizabeth House (3201 SW Graham Street)
Are you interested in meeting your Vietnamese neighbors? Are you interested in learning about the Vietnamese community at High Point? Vietnamese Tea Time provides the opportunity for members of the Vietnamese community to come together to socialize and discuss community concerns and needs. All High Point neighbors are welcome to join! For more information contact Liz Nguyen, Neighborhood Association Trustee, at 206.923.5253.

East African Cultural Classes

Every Saturday & Sunday at 6558 35th Avenue SW, 9am -1pm (boys), 3pm – 7pm (girls)
Language and East African cultural tutoring open to all neighborhood youth. For more information call Mohamed Mohamed, Eastern Africa Community, at 206.793.4785.

Event Type: Book Group
Where: High Point Library
Audience: Adults
Language: English

Book Group Summary: Join us for a book group at the High Point Branch. Everyone is welcome. This month’s title is “The Devil in the White City” by Erik Larson.

Book Description: Set in 1890’s Chicago, this true tale of two men–the brilliant architect behind the legendary 1893 World’s Fair and the cunning serial killer who used the fair to lure his victims to their death–combines newly discovered history with the thrills of the best suspense fiction.

Next Month’s Title: ”Longitude” by Dava Sobel

Book Group Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Pick up your copy of this month’s book at this library location.

Contact Info High Point Branch 206-684-7454 or Ask a Librarian

Event Type: Story Time
Where: High Point Library
Audience: Children
Language: English

Story Time Summary: It is story time at the High Point Branch! Bring your toddlers to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children’s librarian.

Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.

Contact Info High Point Branch 206-684-7454 or Ask a Librarian

Event type: Book Group
Where: High Point Library
Audience: Adults
Language: English

Book Group Summary: Join us for a book group at the High Point Branch. Everyone is welcome. This month’s title is “A Gathering of Old Men” by Ernest Gaines.

Book Description: When a Cajun farmer is murdered outside the home of an elderly black plantation worker, several other aging black men of the plantation and the white woman who owns it rally around, each claiming to be guilty of the murder.

Next Month’s Title: “The Devil in the White City” by Erik Larson

Book Group Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Pick up your copy of this month’s book at this library location.

Contact Info High Point Branch 206-684-7454 or Ask a Librarian

Event type: Class
Where: High Point Library
Audience: Adults, ESL
Language: English

Summary: In this class, immigrant and refugee adult learners will learn conversation, reading, writing, grammar, with a special emphasis on life-skills English and employment-related English.

Full Description: This class is for adults and childcare is not available. For more information, please call the High Point Branch at 206-684-7454 or the General Studies Division at South Seattle Community College, 206-764-5363.

The program is presented in partnership with South Seattle Community College and Neighborhood House.
Class Notes Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required but students may register in class.

Contact Info High Point Branch 206-684-7454 or Ask a Librarian