Classes & Programs

Family Story Time

All ages welcome, ages 5 and younger with adult.
Dig into reading this Summer and enjoy stories, finger plays, song and dance!

Family Story Time

Discover Stories! Ages 2 to 6 with adult, younger siblings and child cares welcome.
Discover new stories, rhymes, flannel boards and songs in this active fun-filled, half-hour program designed to help build Early Literacy skills as your child gets ready to read.

Thursday Family Story Time

Ages 2 to 7 with adult, siblings welcome.
Dig into Reading and explore Early Literacy through stories, movement, music and flannel boards.

Play & Learn

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.
Divertanse! Candtando canciones, contando historias, leyendo libros, haciendo arte y jugando. El grupo de Juego & Aprende sera dirigido en Ingles, sin embargo la facilitadora es bilingue, en Espanol/Ingles.

Family Story Time

Newborn to age 6 with adult.
Share the wonderful world of books with your child and come for stories, songs and surprises!

A Magical Musical Adventure into the Earth Concert

Family program, ages 2 and older welcome.
Come on a musical ride through underground jungles, deserts, rivers and lakes to meet all kinds of magical creatures.

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors. Get help with your math, science, social studies and English assignments. You can also study on your own.

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Drop-in for free homework help from volunteer tutors.

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Treasure Island Puppet Show

Ages 4 and older.
Watch stories of pirates, buried treasure, white whales and enchanted frogs with hand puppets, theater toy-figures and music from the Toucan Pirates Band.

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Study Zone

Grades K-12.

Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.
Find help in all subject areas, including Math, Science, SAT and other test preparation.

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors, Monday–Thursday, 6-8pm..

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 6-8pm

Spanish Story Time

Ages 2 and older.
Enjoy stories, songs and games in Spanish and English.
Un programa especial diseñado para niños de 2 años y mas. Vengan y disfruten de cuentos, canciones y juegos en español e ingles.

Jr. Book Club

Ages 6 to 9 with adult.
Story Time for the second generation!
Open to young elementary-ages and their parents, this group focuses on picture books for older readers. The librarian will guide a discussion on themes and characters in the chosen story followed by fun activities and a list of other recommended books to take home.

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm.

Stuffy Sleepover

Ages 4 and older with adult, siblings welcome.
Bring your favorite stuffed animal to the library and read it a bedtime story. Join us for a special evening Story Time. You can even wear your pajamas! Your stuffed animal will stay at the library overnight but did it really sleep?! Find out the next morning what adventures your stuffy had while we enjoy a snack and some juice at the Stuffy Brunch.

Family Story Time

All young children welcome with adult.
It's "Pajama Story Time!" Stories, songs and surprises! Wear your pjs if you like!

Free Passes to KidsQuest Children's Museum

Explore, play and learn at KidsQuest Children’s Museum free through your library! KCLS and KidsQuest are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum. This museum pass allows entry for up to 2 people, limited to 1 pass per family each 90 days. It is valid for use on the registration date. KidsQuest is located in Factoria Mall, 4091 Factoria Blvd SE, Bellevue, WA 98006. KidsQuest is closed on Mondays during the school year but is open on some Bellevue School District holiday Mondays. Admission is free the third Thursday night of every month from 5-8pm. KCLS makes every effort to provide accurate information. We recommend that you always check the museum's web site to verify open hours. http://www.kidsquestmuseum.org.

Free Passes to Bellevue Arts Museum

Visit the Bellevue Arts Museum for free through your library! KCLS and BAM are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum's popular exhibits. The museum pass allows one entry for two people, and is valid for use on the registration date. Passes are limited to one per family or group. BAM is located at 510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004. CHECK MUSEUM WEB SITE FOR CURRENT HOURS. http://www.bellevuearts.org/exhibitions/index.html. Museum admission is free on the first Friday of each month; no pass is needed on those days.

Free Passes to Washington State History Museum

Experience Washington State History for free through your library! KCLS and Washington State History Museum are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum. This museum pass allows entry for up to 2 adults and 4 children and is valid for use on the registration date. Washington State History Museum is located at 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402. The Museum is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. On the third Thursday of each month, the Museum is open until 8pm with FREE admission from 2-8pm. CHECK MUSEUM WEB SITE FOR CURRENT HOURS, http://www.wshs.org/wshm/default.aspx

Preschool Story Time

Ages 2 1/2 to 6, ages 3 and younger with adult.
Join in the fun with stories, songs, games and more that encourage development of Early Literacy skills. Clifford the Big Red Dog will make a special appearance on July 19.

Play & Learn

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn is an organized play group for newborns to age 5 and their parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, nannies, brothers and sisters, and other people who take care of them. Have fun learning while we play, sing songs and create art.

I Dig Dinosaurs Concert

Ages 2 to 5 with adult, siblings welcome.
Take a musical journey to explore the lighter side of dinosaurs. From songs about dinosaurs driving cars to the audience-choreographed “Continental Drift” and, of course, digging for bones.
A roaring good time is guaranteed!

Chinese Story Time

All ages welcome.
Stories, songs and fun activities presented in Mandarin.

The Big Dig Concert

Family program, all ages welcome.
Join this award winning songwriter and author along with his pal, Weasel Pete, for a high-participation music and poetry program featuring songs about underground critters, buried treasure and all things muddy.

Stuffy Brunch

Ages 4 and older with adult, siblings welcome.

Last night your stuffy buddy had a sleepover with other stuffy friends at the library! Come in for a Stuffy Brunch with snacks and juice to hear about all the adventures they had overnight.

Build a Troll Puppet Art Workshop

Ages 8 and older.
Trolls are fairy tale creatures that live underground. Learn more about them–the good and the bad-and create your own moveable-mouth polyfoam puppet.

Baby & Young Toddler Story Time

Newborn to age 2 1/2 with adult.
Early Literacy fun with simple stories, songs and rhymes just for babies and young toddlers with their caregivers. On July 19, Clifford the Big Red Dog will make a special appearance before Story Time.

Eric Herman's Cool Tunes for Kids

Come for a rocking good concert in Les Gove Park during Auburn Kids' Day.

Robotics Workshop for Children

Ages 7 to 14 are invited to this free program hosted by Aviation High School students. Build and program robots about the size of a person's palm!

Summer Movies for Kids

Ages 6 and older, younger children with adult.
Beat the summer heat with an afternoon of movies on the big screen. Free refreshments!

Free Passes to KidsQuest Children's Museum

Explore, play and learn at KidsQuest Children’s Museum free through your library! KCLS and KidsQuest are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum. This museum pass allows entry for up to 2 people, limited to 1 pass per family each 90 days. It is valid for use on the registration date. KidsQuest is located in Factoria Mall, 4091 Factoria Blvd SE, Bellevue, WA 98006. KidsQuest is closed on Mondays during the school year but is open on some Bellevue School District holiday Mondays. Admission is free the third Thursday night of every month from 5-8pm. KCLS makes every effort to provide accurate information. We recommend that you always check the museum's web site to verify open hours. http://www.kidsquestmuseum.org.

Free Passes to Bellevue Arts Museum

Visit the Bellevue Arts Museum for free through your library! KCLS and BAM are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum's popular exhibits. The museum pass allows one entry for two people, and is valid for use on the registration date. Passes are limited to one per family or group. BAM is located at 510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004. CHECK MUSEUM WEB SITE FOR CURRENT HOURS. http://www.bellevuearts.org/exhibitions/index.html. Museum admission is free on the first Friday of each month; no pass is needed on those days.

Free Passes to Washington State History Museum

Experience Washington State History for free through your library! KCLS and Washington State History Museum are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum. This museum pass allows entry for up to 2 adults and 4 children and is valid for use on the registration date. Washington State History Museum is located at 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402. The Museum is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. On the third Thursday of each month, the Museum is open until 8pm with FREE admission from 2-8pm. CHECK MUSEUM WEB SITE FOR CURRENT HOURS, http://www.wshs.org/wshm/default.aspx

Bellevue Library Car Show & Parking Garage Opening

Come for a unique opening celebration of the new three level Bellevue Library Parking Garage.
Enjoy a car show with 35+ classics, muscle, exotics and more. Refreshments, giveaways and festivities for all ages–free!
Begins at 9:30am with a ribbon cutting; car show starts at 10am.

Grow to love your library! EAT Local! READ Local!

"FARMERS MARKET LIBRARY EVENT" - Federal Way Library invites you to a special event at the
Federal Way Farmer’s Market,
Come explore Tthe Library2Go van and see Steve Hamilton and his Amazing Flying Carpet.
The "Steve the Pretty Good show" takes the classics of magic and gives them a unique and funny twist and then transforms his audience into hilarious magical assistants.
Main performances at 10:30am and 1:30pm, Flying Carpet strolling sets: 9:15-10am (45 minutes) and Noon–12:45pm (45 minutes).
Come and see Family Story Time at 11am!

Special Needs Story Time

Stories, songs and activities designed for children with special needs and their families. For developmental ages 3 to 6, although children of all ages and abilities are welcome with an adult caregiver.

Stroll to Story Time!

Come to the Park at Bothell Landing, 9919 NE 180th Street, for songs, stories and finger plays. Look for the big red Library2Go Van in the parking lot. After Story Time, browse the collection in the van, sign up for a library card, check out materials and learn more about our Walk With Your Libraries program. Walk, run or stroll--See you in the park!
Registration not required. For more information, visit http://guides.kcls.org/walkwithyourlibrary

Robotics Workshop for Children

Ages 7 to 14 are invited to this free program hosted by Aviation High School students. Build and program robots about the size of a person's palm!

Cuentos en Español/Story Times in Spanish

¿Busca actividades de aprendizaje para sus infantes y preescolares?
Si esta interesado en exponer a su niño/niña a un segundo idioma o si El Español es su primer idioma acompañenos a un programa gratuito en español especialmente diseñado para los más pequeños.
Cuentos acerca de colores, formas, animales, opuestos, y más!
Hablantes de todos los idiomas son bienvenidos.

If you are interested in exposing your child to a second language or if Spanish is your first language come for a FREE program in Spanish especially designed for little ones. Stories and songs about colors, shapes, animals, opposites and more! Speakers of all languages welcome.

Spanish Story Time / Cuentos en Espanol para Ninos

All ages welcome.
Enjoy stories, songs and games in Spanish and English. Vengan y disfruten de cuentos, canciones y juegos en español e ingles.

Magical Wonderland Show

Ages 3 and older.
Be amazed by magic tricks and juggling using things normally found underground. You will even learn a trick you can share wtih your friends.

Introduction to Origami for Adults

Origami artists from PAPER will be teaching a two session introduction to origami for adults at the Redmond Library. In this class learn the basic folds, read origami diagrams and create a few wonderfully fun pieces to take home. All models will be simply explained and easy to fold. Please be aware that the second class on May 22nd will build on knowledge obtained in the previous week's class. Materials will be provided by PAPER.

You must register online or by calling 425.885.1861. If you plan to attend both sessions of the class (June 15 and 22) please sign up for each session separately.

Block Party! Legos in the Library

Ages 6 to 11 with adult.
This is a hands-on class where kids will build machines, buildings, vehicles and other motorized structures out of LEGO® bricks, using one-of-a-kind model plans designed by Bricks4Kidz® Watch the creative side of your child while they play and socialize with friends learning fundamentals of engineering and architecture.

Make a Meerkat Pop-Up Puppet Art Workshop

Ages 8 and older.
Meerkats are small mammals that live in burrows. Create a pop-up meerkat puppet and learn more about these amazing animals.

Fantastic Fossils Science Workshop

Ages 5 to 8.
Is it a rock or a fossil? Use paleontologist’s tools to study real fossils and learn how they were made.

Library2Go! at Kenmore City Hall

The KCLS mini-bookmobile will be at Kenmore's City Hall! Come check out books, movies, music CDs and more. Find out about the Summer Reading Programs for children and teens.

Cuentos en español/Spanish Story Times

Un programa especial diseñado para niños de 2 años y mas.
Vengan y disfruten de cuentos, canciones y juegos en español.
Stories, songs and activities for children and families in Spanish.

Free Passes to KidsQuest Children's Museum

Explore, play and learn at KidsQuest Children’s Museum free through your library! KCLS and KidsQuest are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum. This museum pass allows entry for up to 2 people, limited to 1 pass per family each 90 days. It is valid for use on the registration date. KidsQuest is located in Factoria Mall, 4091 Factoria Blvd SE, Bellevue, WA 98006. KidsQuest is closed on Mondays during the school year but is open on some Bellevue School District holiday Mondays. Admission is free the third Thursday night of every month from 5-8pm. KCLS makes every effort to provide accurate information. We recommend that you always check the museum's web site to verify open hours. http://www.kidsquestmuseum.org.

Free Passes to Bellevue Arts Museum

Visit the Bellevue Arts Museum for free through your library! KCLS and BAM are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum's popular exhibits. The museum pass allows one entry for two people, and is valid for use on the registration date. Passes are limited to one per family or group. BAM is located at 510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004. CHECK MUSEUM WEB SITE FOR CURRENT HOURS. http://www.bellevuearts.org/exhibitions/index.html. Museum admission is free on the first Friday of each month; no pass is needed on those days.

Free Passes to Washington State History Museum

Experience Washington State History for free through your library! KCLS and Washington State History Museum are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum. This museum pass allows entry for up to 2 adults and 4 children and is valid for use on the registration date. Washington State History Museum is located at 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402. The Museum is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. On the third Thursday of each month, the Museum is open until 8pm with FREE admission from 2-8pm. CHECK MUSEUM WEB SITE FOR CURRENT HOURS, http://www.wshs.org/wshm/default.aspx

Magical Wonderland Show

Ages 3 and older.
Be amazed by magic tricks and juggling using things normally found underground. You will even learn a trick you can share with your friends.

Free Passes to KidsQuest Children's Museum

Explore, play and learn at KidsQuest Children’s Museum free through your library! KCLS and KidsQuest are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum. This museum pass allows entry for up to 2 people, limited to 1 pass per family each 90 days. It is valid for use on the registration date. KidsQuest is located in Factoria Mall, 4091 Factoria Blvd SE, Bellevue, WA 98006. KidsQuest is closed on Mondays during the school year but is open on some Bellevue School District holiday Mondays. Admission is free the third Thursday night of every month from 5-8pm. KCLS makes every effort to provide accurate information. We recommend that you always check the museum's web site to verify open hours. http://www.kidsquestmuseum.org.

Free Passes to Bellevue Arts Museum

Visit the Bellevue Arts Museum for free through your library! KCLS and BAM are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum's popular exhibits. The museum pass allows one entry for two people, and is valid for use on the registration date. Passes are limited to one per family or group. BAM is located at 510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004. CHECK MUSEUM WEB SITE FOR CURRENT HOURS. http://www.bellevuearts.org/exhibitions/index.html. Museum admission is free on the first Friday of each month; no pass is needed on those days.

Free Passes to Washington State History Museum

Experience Washington State History for free through your library! KCLS and Washington State History Museum are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum. This museum pass allows entry for up to 2 adults and 4 children and is valid for use on the registration date. Washington State History Museum is located at 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402. The Museum is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. On the third Thursday of each month, the Museum is open until 8pm with FREE admission from 2-8pm. CHECK MUSEUM WEB SITE FOR CURRENT HOURS, http://www.wshs.org/wshm/default.aspx

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3 to 5 with adult.
Meet other preschool pals and enjoy wonderful stories and silly songs.

Toddler Story Time

Ages 24 to 36 months with adult, siblings welcome.
Stories, rhymes, songs and a simple craft for children and their grown-ups.

Monday Family Story Time

Ages 2 to 7 with adult, siblings welcome.
Dig into Reading and explore Early Literacy through stories, movement, music and flannel boards.

Family Story Time

Discover Stories!

All ages welcome with adult, including child cares
Discover new stories, rhymes, flannel boards and songs in this active fun-filled, half-hour program designed to help build Early Literacy skills as your child gets ready to read.

I Dig Dinosaurs Concert

Family program, all ages welcome.
Take a musical journey to explore the lighter side of dinosaurs. From songs about dinosaurs driving cars to the audience-choreographed "Continental Drift" and, of course, digging for bones.
A roaring good time is guaranteed!

Toddler Story Time

Ages 24 to 36 months with adult, siblings welcome.
Stories, rhymes, songs and a simple craft for children and their grown-ups.

Infant and Young Toddler Story Time

Ages newborn to 2 1/2 with adult.
Enjoy rhymes, songs, dancing and stories for babies and toddlers!

Infant and Family Story Times

It's "Merry Monday" Story Time! Songs, rhythm instruments, action rhymes and a tiny tale for the very young.

Sammy and the Sandbox Mystery Puppet Show

Family program, all ages welcome.
One magical summer evening, Sammy T. Jones (world famous kid paleontologist) unearths something truly amazing in his sand box. Could it be a never-before-seen prehistoric creature?

The Enchanted Garden Story Workshop

Ages 3 and older.
There seems to be something wrong in the Enchanted Garden! Stories will grow, but nothing else. Following clues found in an old book, can you help restore this magical place?

Sammy and the Sandbox Mystery Puppet Show

Family program, all ages welcome.
One magical summer evening, Sammy T. Jones (world famous kid paleontologist) unearths something truly amazing in his sand box. Could it be a never-before-seen prehistoric creature?

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Stories, songs and surprises!

Treasure Island Play

Ages 5 and older.
Enjoy the classic tale by Robert Louis Stevenson, filled with pirates and ships. Join the hero, Jack Hawkins, as he goes on a high sea adventure to find buried treasure.

Yoga Story Time

Ages 4 and older with adult.
A Story Time with movement! Become strong trees, as quiet as a mouse, or even a waterfall. Our imaginations will soar and our bodies will stretch, balance and strengthen as we move our way through stories with yoga.

Evening Family Story Time

Put on your pjs and enjoy stories, rhymes, music and movement. Lots of wiggling and giggling guaranteed! This is a great way to get your child ready to read.

I Dig Dinosaurs Concert

Family program, all ages welcome.
Take a musical journey to explore the lighter side of dinosaurs. From songs about dinosaurs driving cars to the audience-choreographed “Continental Drift” and, of course, digging for bones.
A roaring good time is guaranteed!

Dig Into Magic Show

Ages 4 and older.
Discover secrets of the deep in this subterranean summer reading spectacular! Learn about mining for precious metals, facts about aquifers of drinking water and the world’s deepest super cave while seeing some amazing magical stunts.

Spanish Story Time

All ages welcome.
Come for a bilingual story time in English and Spanish.
Stories, songs and rhymes! Cuentos, canciones y rimas!

Play & Learn Chinese

Newborn to age 5 with adult.
Have lots of fun learning, reading and sharing! The Play & Learn group will be conducted primarily in English but the facilitator is a bilingual English/Chinese speaker.

Toddler Story Time

Ages 2 to 3 with adult, siblings and older children welcome.

Stories, songs and surprises!

Toddler Story Time

Newborn to age 3 with adult, siblings welcome.
Stories, books, songs and surprises! Help your child get ready to read with this half-hour Story Time for our youngest patrons.

Young Toddler Story Time

Ages 12 to 24 months with adult.
Enjoy bouncy rhymes, familiar songs, fun stories and lots of movement with your little one!

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Explore the wonderful world of books with your preschooler. This program includes stories, songs, movement activities, and a simple craft.

Infant and Young Toddler Story Time

Newborn to 24 months with adult, siblings welcome.
Wee Ones and parents will enjoy bouncy rhymes, familiar songs and a wee bit of story in this 20-minute session. A fun way to start your child on the road to reading.

The Big Dig Concert

Family program, all ages welcome.
Join this award winning songwriter and author along with his pal, Weasel Pete, for a high-participation music and poetry program featuring songs about underground critters, buried treasure and all things muddy.

Play & Learn

Newborn to age 5 with caregiver.
Have fun singing songs, telling stories, reading books, creating art and playing. Play & Learn is in English.
Divertanse! Candtando canciones, contando historias, leyendo libros, haciendo arte y jugando. El grupo de Juego & Aprende sera dirigido en Ingles.

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3 to 6 with adult, siblings welcome.
Stories, songs and surprises!

Make a Meerkat Pop-Up Puppet Art Workshop

Ages 8 and older.
Meerkats are small mammals that live in burrows. Create a pop-up meerkat puppet and learn more about these amazing animals.

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3 to 6, younger children welcome with adult.
Enjoy stories, rhymes, music and movement with other preschool pals. This is a great way to get your child ready to read!

Family Story Time

All ages welcome.
Come for a special fun-filled, half-hour of stories, songs, fingerplays and puppets.

We are the Dinosaurs (Somos Dinosaurios) Stories & Songs

Family program, all ages welcome.
Enjoy songs in Spanish and English about the huge creatures that once roamed the planet.
Music, movement and interactive games!
Sponsored by Friends of the Library of Kirkland.

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3 to 6 with adult, siblings welcome.
Share the wonderful world of books with your child and come for stories, songs and surprises.

Family Story Times

Newborn to age 6 with caregiver.
Come for a fun-filled, half-hour of stories, finger plays, movement and music!

Infant Story Time

Ages 3 to 12 months with adult.
Tickles, songs and a short story introduce babies and their grown-ups to the rhythm of words in this Story Time. Bring a blanket for baby to play on and come to the Children's Story Room.

Family Lunch Bunch Story Time

Ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Enjoy a half hour of stories and songs while you munch. Bring lunch with a non-spill drink.

Dig Into Magic Show

Ages 4 and older.
Discover secrets of the deep in this subterranean summer reading spectacular! Learn about mining for precious metals, facts about aquifers of drinking water and the world’s deepest super cave while seeing some amazing magical stunts.
Free tickets for each show available at 1:30pm at the Information Desk on program day.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Federal Way Libraries.

Thumbelina Puppet Show

Ages 4 and older.
Flower child Thumbelina doesn’t want to live in a mole’s underground tunnel. How will she ever escape and find her home in the land of the flower fairies? Enjoy a beautiful shadow puppet show with live music.
Performance is held in a dark room and is not appropriate for very young children.

Dig Into Magic Show

Ages 4 and older.
Discover secrets of the deep in this subterranean summer reading spectacular! Learn about mining for precious metals, facts about aquifers of drinking water and the world’s deepest super cave while seeing some amazing magical stunts.
Free tickets for each show available at 1:30pm at the Information Desk on program day.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Federal Way Libraries.

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors on Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30pm.

Family Story Time

Bring the whole family for this fun evening Story Time! Share books, sing songs and make a simple craft.

Dig Into Movies! Summer Series

Come for an Under-the-Earth adventure movie series! Call White Center for movie titles and descriptions. Popcorn provided.

Spanish Story Times

For families who speak Spanish and families who want to learn.
This 40 minute program includes stories, songs and activities presented by a native Spanish speaker.

Cuentos en español

Este programa es para todos los niños y padres de familia, que hablan español o que quiren escuchar español. Tendremos cuentos, canciones, rimas y actividades. 45 minutos de entretenimiento.

Funny Folktales Unearthed Storytelling

Ages 3 and older.
Hilarious characters come to life in folktales about digging in the garden and digging out of trouble!
Registration not required. If the weather is good, meet in the outdoor library courtyard. Otherwise, meet in the library meeting room. If indoors, seating is limited and free tickets will be distributed at the Information Desk while supplies last, 30 minutes prior to the show.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Bothell Library.

Family Story Time

All ages welcome with adult.
Pajamarama! Children are invited to come in their jammies to enjoy stories, songs and activities that build language skills and family fun.

Free Passes to KidsQuest Children's Museum

Explore, play and learn at KidsQuest Children’s Museum free through your library! KCLS and KidsQuest are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum. This museum pass allows entry for up to 2 people, limited to 1 pass per family each 90 days. It is valid for use on the registration date. KidsQuest is located in Factoria Mall, 4091 Factoria Blvd SE, Bellevue, WA 98006. KidsQuest is closed on Mondays during the school year but is open on some Bellevue School District holiday Mondays. Admission is free the third Thursday night of every month from 5-8pm. KCLS makes every effort to provide accurate information. We recommend that you always check the museum's web site to verify open hours. http://www.kidsquestmuseum.org.

Free Passes to Bellevue Arts Museum

Visit the Bellevue Arts Museum for free through your library! KCLS and BAM are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum's popular exhibits. The museum pass allows one entry for two people, and is valid for use on the registration date. Passes are limited to one per family or group. BAM is located at 510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004. CHECK MUSEUM WEB SITE FOR CURRENT HOURS. http://www.bellevuearts.org/exhibitions/index.html. Museum admission is free on the first Friday of each month; no pass is needed on those days.

Free Passes to Washington State History Museum

Experience Washington State History for free through your library! KCLS and Washington State History Museum are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum. This museum pass allows entry for up to 2 adults and 4 children and is valid for use on the registration date. Washington State History Museum is located at 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402. The Museum is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. On the third Thursday of each month, the Museum is open until 8pm with FREE admission from 2-8pm. CHECK MUSEUM WEB SITE FOR CURRENT HOURS, http://www.wshs.org/wshm/default.aspx

Young Toddler Story Time

Ages 6 to 24 months with adult, younger children and siblings welcome.
Enjoy bouncy rhymes, familiar songs and stories with your little one.

Toddler Story Time

Ages 2 to 3 1/2 with adult.
Nurture a love of books as you and your toddler enjoy reading, rhymes, songs and movement activities. Families with both toddlers and preschoolers are encouraged to attend Preschool Story Time at 10:45am.

Wednesday Infant Story Time

Ages newborn to 24 months, sibling welcome.
Bring your babies and bounce along to stories, nursery rhymes and songs. A short playtime follows the program.

We Are the Dinosaurs (Somos Dinosaurios) Stories & Songs

Family program, all ages welcome.
Enjoy songs in Spanish and English about the huge creatures that once roamed the planet.
Music, movement and interactive games!

I Dig Dinosaurs!

Family program, all ages welcome.
Take a musical journey to explore the lighter side of dinosaurs. From songs about dinosaurs driving cars to the audience-choreographed “Continental Drift” and, of course, digging for bones.
Registration not required. If the weather is good, meet in the outdoor library courtyard. Otherwise, meet in the library meeting room. If indoors, seating is limited and free tickets will be distributed at the Information Desk while supplies last, 30 minutes prior to the show.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Bothell Library.
A roaring good time is guaranteed!

Cuentos en Español/Spanish Story Times

Cuentos, rimas, flanelógrafo, y más diversión para la familia.
Inscripción no necesaria.
Stories, rhymes, felt stories and more for the family.

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3 1/2 to 6 with adult, younger siblings welcome.
Enjoy stories, songs and activities that build language skills.

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3 to 6 with an adult, siblings welcome.
Share the wonderful world of books with your child and come for stories, songs and surprises!

Family Story Time

Bring your lunch to our special "Brown Bag" Story Time and enjoy summertime stories. Pick up a cool take-home craft. There will be a special appearance by Clifford on June 26 so bring your cameras! Stroll across the street to Town Square Plaza and take advantage of their wonderful summer concert series for kids Wednesdays at noon from July 10 to August 14.

Young Toddler Story Time

Ages 12 to 24 months with adult.
Come for a story along with rhymes, tickles, bounces and lots of bubbles. Babies welcome!

Family Story Time

Ages 3 and older with adult, siblings welcome.
Dig into stories, songs and dancing at this super summer story time series!

Cuentos en Español/Story Times in Spanish

All ages welcome.
Join Miss Xiomara for an interactive Story Time in Spanish that includes Early Literacy fun with books, songs and finger plays. Speakers of all languages welcome!

Para todas las edades.
Por favor acompañe a la Srta. Xiomara a un interactivo programa de cuentos en español que incluye alfanetización temprana con libros divertidos, canciones y rimas. Hablantes de todos los idiomas son bienvenidos!

Toddler Story Time

Ages 24 to 36 months with adult.
Dig into reading. Enjoy stories, songs and finger plays just for toddlers while introducing Early Literacy concepts to caregivers.

Family Story Time

Lunch Bunch Story Times in the Park
Newborn to age 7 with adult.
Bring your lunch to Lake Wilderness Park and listen to stories while you munch!

Family Story Time

Ages 3 to 6 with families.
Picnic Story Time returns! Bring your lunch and enjoy summer stories, songs and other fun activities.

Burrowing Beasts: Sketch and Paint Badgers, Marmots and Pikas

Ages 8 and older.
Learn to draw and paint some of the most interesting mammals in Washington including badgers, marmots and pikas, while learning about their habitats.

Treasure Island Puppet Show

Ages 4 and older.
Watch stories of pirates, buried treasure, white whales and enchanted frogs with hand puppets, theater toy-figures and music from the Toucan Pirates Band.

Skyway Summer Reading Program Kickoff!

Ages 5 and older.
Choose a book to keep, play a word game and enjoy a healthy snack! Learn about upcoming weekly programs in July for school-age children and get started reading to earn cool prizes!

Book Swap

Bring a book to take a book. Find great new reads for the summer.

Young Author's Pals: Sequential Art Storytelling Graphic Novel Workshop

Learn how graphic novels are written and produced from independent comic book author and artist, Elizabeth Guizzetti. Topics will include developing ideas, character design, plotting, storyboarding and more. This event kicks off the first session of a five-week creative writing program.

Dig Deep for Science Show

Ages 8 and older.
Science is cool and can be found everywhere, even underground. Take a voyage to the center of the earth to discover what lies beneath our feet.

A Magical Musical Adventure into the Earth Concert

Family program, ages 2 and older welcome.
Come on a musical ride through underground jungles, deserts, rivers and lakes to meet all kinds of magical creatures.

Somali Story Time / Wakhtiyo Sheeko oo Soomali ah

Waxa loogu talogalay da’ada 2 sanno iyo ka weyn, qoysaskana waa la soo dhaweynayaa. Ku istareex sheekooyin iyo heeso ah af Soomaali! Waxa loogu talogalay dadka ku hadla af Soomaaliga iyo dadka xiiseynaya af Soomaaliga.
Ages 2 and older, families welcome.
Enjoy stories and songs in Somali!
For Somali speakers and those interested in the language.

Spanish Story Time / Cuentos en Español

All ages welcome with adult.
Enjoy an interactive Story Time in Spanish that includes Early Literacy fun with books, songs and games. Speakers of all languages welcome!
Un programa recomendado para niños de a partir de 2 años.
Vengan y disfruten de cuentos, canciones y juegos en español.
No necesita registrarse.

Family Story Time

Ages 2 and older and their families.
Enjoy 30 minutes of bedtime stories, songs and silliness with Miss Echo and her ukulele!

Family Story Time

All young children welcome with adult.
Come to a "Pajamarama Story Time" for stories, songs and surprises! Wear your pjs if you like!

Thumbelina Puppet Show

Ages 4 and older.
Flower child Thumbelina doesn’t want to live in a mole’s underground tunnel. How will she ever escape and find her home in the land of the flower fairies? Enjoy a beautiful shadow puppet show with live music.
Performance held in a dark room and not appropriate for very young children.
Free tickets for show available at 6:30pm at the Information Desk on program day.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Federal Way Libraries.

The Looney Band Unearthed Show and Ice Cream Social

All ages welcome.
Celebrate summer at the Renton Highlands Library with ice cream and watch three archeologists discover musical instruments belonging to an ancient band, get ready for some hilarious fun and silly songs that will give you a serious case of the giggles.

Free Passes to KidsQuest Children's Museum

Explore, play and learn at KidsQuest Children’s Museum free through your library! KCLS and KidsQuest are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum. This museum pass allows entry for up to 2 people, limited to 1 pass per family each 90 days. It is valid for use on the registration date. KidsQuest is located in Factoria Mall, 4091 Factoria Blvd SE, Bellevue, WA 98006. KidsQuest is closed on Mondays during the school year but is open on some Bellevue School District holiday Mondays. Admission is free the third Thursday night of every month from 5-8pm. KCLS makes every effort to provide accurate information. We recommend that you always check the museum's web site to verify open hours. http://www.kidsquestmuseum.org.

Free Passes to Bellevue Arts Museum

Visit the Bellevue Arts Museum for free through your library! KCLS and BAM are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum's popular exhibits. The museum pass allows one entry for two people, and is valid for use on the registration date. Passes are limited to one per family or group. BAM is located at 510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004. CHECK MUSEUM WEB SITE FOR CURRENT HOURS. http://www.bellevuearts.org/exhibitions/index.html. Museum admission is free on the first Friday of each month; no pass is needed on those days.

Free Passes to Washington State History Museum

Experience Washington State History for free through your library! KCLS and Washington State History Museum are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum. This museum pass allows entry for up to 2 adults and 4 children and is valid for use on the registration date. Washington State History Museum is located at 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402. The Museum is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. On the third Thursday of each month, the Museum is open until 8pm with FREE admission from 2-8pm. CHECK MUSEUM WEB SITE FOR CURRENT HOURS, http://www.wshs.org/wshm/default.aspx

Family Story Time

All ages welcome, ages 5 and younger with adult.
Dig into reading this Summer and enjoy stories, finger plays, song and dance!

Young Toddler Story Time

Ages 12 to 24 months with adult.
Super stories and songs just for young toddlers. Lots of wiggling and giggling guaranteed.

Diggers, Dump Trucks and Dozers Exhibit

All ages welcome.
Come to the open-air parking lot next to Lake Hills Library for a chance to get up close to your favorite construction vehicles. Construction workers will be on hand to answer your questions.

Family Story Time

Discover Stories! Ages 2 to 6 with adult, younger siblings and child cares welcome.
Discover new stories, rhymes, flannel boards and songs in this active fun-filled, half-hour program designed to help build Early Literacy skills as your child gets ready to read.

Thursday Family Story Time

Ages 2 to 7 with adult, siblings welcome.
Dig into Reading and explore Early Literacy through stories, movement, music and flannel boards.

Toddler Story Time

Ages 24 to 36 months with adult, siblings welcome.
Books, finger plays, stories and songs just for toddlers!

Infant and Toddler Story Time

Newborn to age 2 1/2 with adult.
Early Literacy fun with simple stories, songs and rhymes.

Play & Learn

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.
Divertanse! Candtando canciones, contando historias, leyendo libros, haciendo arte y jugando. El grupo de Juego & Aprende sera dirigido en Ingles, sin embargo la facilitadora es bilingue, en Espanol/Ingles.

Funny Folktales Unearthed Storytelling

Ages 3 and older.
Hilarious characters come to life in folktales about digging in the garden and digging out of trouble!

Russian Story Time

All ages welcome.
Stories, songs and fun activities in Russian.

Magical Wonderland Show

Ages 3 and older.
Be amazed by magic tricks and juggling using things normally found underground. You will even learn a trick you can share with your friends.

Young Toddler Story Time

Ages 12 to 24 months with adult.
Super stories and songs just for young toddlers. Lots of wiggling and giggling guaranteed.

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3 to 5 with adult, siblings welcome.
Books, finger plays, stories and songs just for preschoolers!

Family Story Time

Newborn to age 6 with adult.
Share the wonderful world of books with your child and come for stories, songs and surprises!

Dig Into Magic Show

Ages 4 and older.
Discover secrets of the deep in this subterranean summer reading spectacular! Learn about mining for precious metals, facts about aquifers of drinking water and the world’s deepest super cave while seeing some amazing magical stunts.

A Magical Musical Adventure into the Earth Concert

Family program, ages 2 and older welcome.
Come on a musical ride through underground jungles, deserts, rivers and lakes to meet all kinds of magical creatures.

Fossil Investigators Science Workshop

Ages 8 and older.
See over 30 real specimens from the Burke Museum’s paleontology collection. Using fossils as tools and clues, solve a mystery through a hands-on investigation.

Dig Deep for Science Show

Ages 8 and older.
Science is cool and can be found everywhere, even underground. Take a voyage to the center of the earth to discover what lies beneath our feet.

Juggletunes

Somewhere between a concert, circus and vaudeville, Linda Severt dazzles eyes and ears, fusing music, circus arts, and puppetry into unique, lively performances and hilarious physical comedy.

Dig Into Magic Show

Ages 4 and older.
Discover secrets of the deep in this subterranean summer reading spectacular! Learn about mining for precious metals, facts about aquifers of drinking water and the world’s deepest super cave while seeing some amazing magical stunts.

Spanish Story Time

Ages 2 and older.
Enjoy stories, songs and games in Spanish and English.
Un programa especial diseñado para niños de 2 años y mas. Vengan y disfruten de cuentos, canciones y juegos en español e ingles.

Funny Folktales Unearthed Storytelling

Ages 3 and older.
Hilarious characters come to life in folktales about digging in the garden and digging out of trouble!

Thumbelina Puppet Show

Ages 4 and older.
Flower child Thumbelina doesn’t want to live in a mole’s underground tunnel. How will she ever escape and find her home in the land of the flower fairies? Enjoy a beautiful shadow puppet show with live music.
Performance is held in a dark room and is not appropriate for very young children.

The Wizard of Wonderland Magic Show

Ages 5 and older.
Go down the rabbit hole with Master Payne as he takes you through a magical exploration of Wonderland. Alice’s adventures were never this amazing!

Dig Into Magic Show

Ages 4 and older.
Discover secrets of the deep in this subterranean summer reading spectacular! Learn about mining for precious metals, facts about aquifers of drinking water and the world’s deepest super cave while seeing some amazing magical stunts.

Free Passes to KidsQuest Children's Museum

Explore, play and learn at KidsQuest Children’s Museum free through your library! KCLS and KidsQuest are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum. This museum pass allows entry for up to 2 people, limited to 1 pass per family each 90 days. It is valid for use on the registration date. KidsQuest is located in Factoria Mall, 4091 Factoria Blvd SE, Bellevue, WA 98006. KidsQuest is closed on Mondays during the school year but is open on some Bellevue School District holiday Mondays. Admission is free the third Thursday night of every month from 5-8pm. KCLS makes every effort to provide accurate information. We recommend that you always check the museum's web site to verify open hours. http://www.kidsquestmuseum.org.

Free Passes to Bellevue Arts Museum

Visit the Bellevue Arts Museum for free through your library! KCLS and BAM are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum's popular exhibits. The museum pass allows one entry for two people, and is valid for use on the registration date. Passes are limited to one per family or group. BAM is located at 510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004. CHECK MUSEUM WEB SITE FOR CURRENT HOURS. http://www.bellevuearts.org/exhibitions/index.html. Museum admission is free on the first Friday of each month; no pass is needed on those days.

Free Passes to Washington State History Museum

Experience Washington State History for free through your library! KCLS and Washington State History Museum are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum. This museum pass allows entry for up to 2 adults and 4 children and is valid for use on the registration date. Washington State History Museum is located at 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402. The Museum is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. On the third Thursday of each month, the Museum is open until 8pm with FREE admission from 2-8pm. CHECK MUSEUM WEB SITE FOR CURRENT HOURS, http://www.wshs.org/wshm/default.aspx

Preschool Story Time

Ages 2 1/2 to 6, ages 3 and younger with adult.
Join in the fun with stories, songs, games and more that encourage development of Early Literacy skills. Clifford the Big Red Dog will make a special appearance on July 19.

Play & Learn

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn is an organized play group for newborns to age 5 and their parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, nannies, brothers and sisters, and other people who take care of them. Have fun learning while we play, sing songs and create art.

Play & Learn

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn is an organized play group for newborns to age 5 and their caregivers. Have fun learning while we play, sing songs and create art.

Play & Learn Chinese

Newborn to age 5 with caregiver.
Have lots of fun, learning, reading and sharing! The Play & Learn group will be conducted primarily in English but the facilitator is a bilingual English/Chinese speaker.

I Dig Dinosaurs Concert

Family program, all ages welcome.
Take a musical journey to explore the lighter side of dinosaurs. From songs about dinosaurs driving cars to the audience-choreographed “Continental Drift” and, of course, digging for bones.
A roaring good time is guaranteed!
Free tickets for show available at 10:30am at the Information Desk on program day.

Funny Folktales Unearthed Storytelling

Ages 3 and older.
Hilarious characters come to life in folktales about digging in the garden and digging out of trouble!

Baby & Young Toddler Story Time

Newborn to age 2 1/2 with adult.
Early Literacy fun with simple stories, songs and rhymes just for babies and young toddlers with their caregivers. On July 19, Clifford the Big Red Dog will make a special appearance before Story Time.

Thumbelina Puppet Show

Ages 4 and older.
Flower child Thumbelina doesn’t want to live in a mole’s underground tunnel. How will she ever escape and find her home in the land of the flower fairies? Enjoy a beautiful shadow puppet show with live music.

Performance is held in a dark room and is not appropriate for very young children.

Summer Movies for Kids

Family, program all ages welcome.
Check at the library two weeks before the program for the movie title.

Science in the Parks: Paper Planes in the Park

Meet at Cedar Grove Park to test your knowledge of engineering, aerodynamics, origami and ingenuity at this fold and fly event! Event will take place rain or shine, but activities may be adjusted due to weather. Suggested for teens in grades 6 - 9.

I Dig Dinosaurs Concert

Family program, all ages welcome.
Take a musical journey to explore the lighter side of dinosaurs. From songs about dinosaurs driving cars to the audience-choreographed “Continental Drift” and, of course, digging for bones.
A roaring good time is guaranteed!

Free Passes to KidsQuest Children's Museum

Explore, play and learn at KidsQuest Children’s Museum free through your library! KCLS and KidsQuest are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum. This museum pass allows entry for up to 2 people, limited to 1 pass per family each 90 days. It is valid for use on the registration date. KidsQuest is located in Factoria Mall, 4091 Factoria Blvd SE, Bellevue, WA 98006. KidsQuest is closed on Mondays during the school year but is open on some Bellevue School District holiday Mondays. Admission is free the third Thursday night of every month from 5-8pm. KCLS makes every effort to provide accurate information. We recommend that you always check the museum's web site to verify open hours. http://www.kidsquestmuseum.org.

Free Passes to Bellevue Arts Museum

Visit the Bellevue Arts Museum for free through your library! KCLS and BAM are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum's popular exhibits. The museum pass allows one entry for two people, and is valid for use on the registration date. Passes are limited to one per family or group. BAM is located at 510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004. CHECK MUSEUM WEB SITE FOR CURRENT HOURS. http://www.bellevuearts.org/exhibitions/index.html. Museum admission is free on the first Friday of each month; no pass is needed on those days.

Free Passes to Washington State History Museum

Experience Washington State History for free through your library! KCLS and Washington State History Museum are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum. This museum pass allows entry for up to 2 adults and 4 children and is valid for use on the registration date. Washington State History Museum is located at 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402. The Museum is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. On the third Thursday of each month, the Museum is open until 8pm with FREE admission from 2-8pm. CHECK MUSEUM WEB SITE FOR CURRENT HOURS, http://www.wshs.org/wshm/default.aspx

Cuentos en Español/Story Times in Spanish

¿Busca actividades de aprendizaje para sus infantes y preescolares?
Si esta interesado en exponer a su niño/niña a un segundo idioma o si El Español es su primer idioma acompañenos a un programa gratuito en español especialmente diseñado para los más pequeños.
Cuentos acerca de colores, formas, animales, opuestos, y más!
Hablantes de todos los idiomas son bienvenidos.

If you are interested in exposing your child to a second language or if Spanish is your first language come for a FREE program in Spanish especially designed for little ones. Stories and songs about colors, shapes, animals, opposites and more! Speakers of all languages welcome.

Spanish Story Time / Cuentos en Espanol para Ninos

All ages welcome.
Enjoy stories, songs and games in Spanish and English. Vengan y disfruten de cuentos, canciones y juegos en español e ingles.

Funny Folktales Unearthed Storytelling

Ages 3 and older.
Hilarious characters come to life in folktales about digging in the garden and digging out of trouble!

Rock-It Science Concert

Ages 4 and older.
Learn about rocks, minerals, fossils, volcanoes and more while rockin’ out to original songs about earth science and geology.

Spanish Story Time

Family program, all ages are welcome.
Join Miss Xiomara for an interactive Story Time in Spanish that includes Early Literacy fun with books, songs and finger plays. Speakers of all languages welcome!
Para todas las edades.
Por favor acompañe a la Srta. Xiomara a un interactivo programa de cuentos en español que incluye alfanetización temprana con libros divertidos, canciones y rimas. Hablantes de todos los idiomas son bienvenidos!

We Are the Dinosaurs (Somos Dinosaurios) Stories & Songs

Family program, all ages welcome.
Enjoy songs in Spanish and English about the huge creatures that once roamed the planet.
Music, movement and interactive games!

Sammy and the Sandbox Mystery Puppet Show

Family program, all ages welcome.
One magical summer evening, Sammy T. Jones (world famous kid paleontologist) unearths something truly amazing in his sand box. Could it be a never-before-seen prehistoric creature?

Cuentos en español/Spanish Story Times

Un programa especial diseñado para niños de 2 años y mas.
Vengan y disfruten de cuentos, canciones y juegos en español.
Stories, songs and activities for children and families in Spanish.

Free Passes to KidsQuest Children's Museum

Explore, play and learn at KidsQuest Children’s Museum free through your library! KCLS and KidsQuest are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum. This museum pass allows entry for up to 2 people, limited to 1 pass per family each 90 days. It is valid for use on the registration date. KidsQuest is located in Factoria Mall, 4091 Factoria Blvd SE, Bellevue, WA 98006. KidsQuest is closed on Mondays during the school year but is open on some Bellevue School District holiday Mondays. Admission is free the third Thursday night of every month from 5-8pm. KCLS makes every effort to provide accurate information. We recommend that you always check the museum's web site to verify open hours. http://www.kidsquestmuseum.org.

Free Passes to Bellevue Arts Museum

Visit the Bellevue Arts Museum for free through your library! KCLS and BAM are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum's popular exhibits. The museum pass allows one entry for two people, and is valid for use on the registration date. Passes are limited to one per family or group. BAM is located at 510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004. CHECK MUSEUM WEB SITE FOR CURRENT HOURS. http://www.bellevuearts.org/exhibitions/index.html. Museum admission is free on the first Friday of each month; no pass is needed on those days.

Free Passes to Washington State History Museum

Experience Washington State History for free through your library! KCLS and Washington State History Museum are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum. This museum pass allows entry for up to 2 adults and 4 children and is valid for use on the registration date. Washington State History Museum is located at 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402. The Museum is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. On the third Thursday of each month, the Museum is open until 8pm with FREE admission from 2-8pm. CHECK MUSEUM WEB SITE FOR CURRENT HOURS, http://www.wshs.org/wshm/default.aspx

Rock and Roll Portable Science Exhibit

Ages 7 and older.
Delve into the deepest layers of the Earth to learn about sparkling crystals, magnetic rocks and earthquakes. Explore ancient history when you step into a dinosaur footprint and discover facts about fossils.
Registration not required. Space is limited. Entry times to the exhibit will occur every 30 minutes from 2-4:30pm. Free tickets will be distributed at the Information Desk, while supplies last, beginning Friday, June 21.

Miss Margaret's Bon Voyage

Come wish farewell to long time Mercer Island Children's Librarian Margaret Martin as she pursues new adventures in Cambodia. Drop by to say goodbye and enjoy cake, refreshments and a musical performance with Nancy Stewart!
2pm: Sing with Nancy Stewart-music for all ages!

Study Zone

Grades K-12.

Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.
Sundays, 3-7pm

Free Passes to KidsQuest Children's Museum

Explore, play and learn at KidsQuest Children’s Museum free through your library! KCLS and KidsQuest are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum. This museum pass allows entry for up to 2 people, limited to 1 pass per family each 90 days. It is valid for use on the registration date. KidsQuest is located in Factoria Mall, 4091 Factoria Blvd SE, Bellevue, WA 98006. KidsQuest is closed on Mondays during the school year but is open on some Bellevue School District holiday Mondays. Admission is free the third Thursday night of every month from 5-8pm. KCLS makes every effort to provide accurate information. We recommend that you always check the museum's web site to verify open hours. http://www.kidsquestmuseum.org.

Free Passes to Bellevue Arts Museum

Visit the Bellevue Arts Museum for free through your library! KCLS and BAM are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum's popular exhibits. The museum pass allows one entry for two people, and is valid for use on the registration date. Passes are limited to one per family or group. BAM is located at 510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004. CHECK MUSEUM WEB SITE FOR CURRENT HOURS. http://www.bellevuearts.org/exhibitions/index.html. Museum admission is free on the first Friday of each month; no pass is needed on those days.

Free Passes to Washington State History Museum

Experience Washington State History for free through your library! KCLS and Washington State History Museum are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum. This museum pass allows entry for up to 2 adults and 4 children and is valid for use on the registration date. Washington State History Museum is located at 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402. The Museum is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. On the third Thursday of each month, the Museum is open until 8pm with FREE admission from 2-8pm. CHECK MUSEUM WEB SITE FOR CURRENT HOURS, http://www.wshs.org/wshm/default.aspx

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Stories, songs, puppets, finger plays and fun with Miss Lisa!

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3 to 5 with adult.
Meet other preschool pals and enjoy wonderful stories and silly songs.

Toddler Story Time

Ages 24 to 36 months with adult, siblings welcome.
Stories, rhymes, songs and a simple craft for children and their grown-ups.

Monday Family Story Time

Ages 2 to 7 with adult, siblings welcome.
Dig into Reading and explore Early Literacy through stories, movement, music and flannel boards.

Family Story Time

Discover Stories!

All ages welcome with adult, including child cares
Discover new stories, rhymes, flannel boards and songs in this active fun-filled, half-hour program designed to help build Early Literacy skills as your child gets ready to read.

Young Toddler Story Time

Ages 12 to 24 months with adult.
Rhymes, movement, songs, a story or two, all for the youngest listeners!

The Enchanted Garden Story Workshop

Ages 3 and older.
There seems to be something wrong in the Enchanted Garden! Stories will grow, but nothing else. Following clues found in an old book, can you help restore this magical place?

Family Story Times

All ages welcome.
Stories, puppets, songs and more! Come explore the wonderful world of books.

Toddler Story Time

Ages 24 to 36 months with adult, siblings welcome.
Stories, rhymes, songs and a simple craft for children and their grown-ups.

Infant and Young Toddler Story Time

Ages newborn to 2 1/2 with adult.
Enjoy rhymes, songs, dancing and stories for babies and toddlers!

The Big Dig Concert

Family program, all ages welcome.
Join this award winning songwriter and author along with his pal, Weasel Pete, for a high-participation music and poetry program featuring songs about underground critters, buried treasure and all things muddy.

Build a Troll Puppet Art Workshop

Ages 8 and older.
Trolls are fairy tale creatures that live underground. Learn more about them–the good and the bad-and create your own moveable-mouth polyfoam puppet.

Russian Story Time

Ages 1 to 6 with families.
Books, songs and fun activities in Russian.

Toddler Story Times

Ages 2 and 3 with adult.
Stories, songs, games and more!

Stories Under the Tree Family Story Time

All ages welcome.
Family Story Time in the Richmond Beach Library Park! Bring a blanket, a lunch, a friend and join in stories and songs to celebrate the summer season. The program will be held indoors if the weather is uncooperative.

A Magical Musical Adventure into the Earth Concert

Family program, ages 2 and older welcome.
Come on a musical ride through underground jungles, deserts, rivers and lakes to meet all kinds of magical creatures.

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Stories, songs and surprises!

Recess Monkey

Parent Map called these guys "a perennial favorite" and Cookie magazine called them "fast paced and goofy!" Recess Monkey are three teachers from Seattle who like to rock out with kids and families - come hear what all of the buzz is about... and laugh right along!

Rock-It Science Concert

Ages 4 and older.
Learn about rocks, minerals, fossils, volcanoes and more while rockin’ out to original songs about earth science and geology.

A Magical Musical Adventure into the Earth Concert

Family program, ages 2 and older welcome.
Come on a musical ride through underground jungles, deserts, rivers and lakes to meet all kinds of magical creatures.

Movie Mondays

Enjoy family movies at the library! Check at the library for the list of films.

Magical Wonderland Show

Ages 3 and older.
Be amazed by magic tricks and juggling using things normally found underground. You will even learn a trick you can share with your friends.

Study Zone Summer Session

Grades K-12.
Drop-in for free help to build your academic skills over the summer. No session on July 4.

Evening Family Story Time

Put on your pjs and enjoy stories, rhymes, music and movement. Lots of wiggling and giggling guaranteed! This is a great way to get your child ready to read.

Family Story Time

Ages 2 to 6, families welcome.
It's a pajamarama!
Enjoy stories, puppets, music and movement in your PJs.

Little Bill and the Blue Notes

“Little Bill” Englehart is one of the premier blues musicians in the Northwest. Also known as Washington’s "Ambassador of Bass Guitar," his style ranges from the type of slide guitar pieces associated with early country blues to sophisticated, romantic R&B balladry. Englehart has kept a band together under the Blue Notes name continuously since 1958.

Travelogue: Trans-Siberian/Trans-Mongolian Rail Trip

Join local resident Lisa Marquardt on a travelogue with photos of her month long backpacking journey on the Trans–Siberian/Mongolian railway. She traveled from Helsinki to Xian, China by land (over 6,000 miles) stopping in St. Petersburg, Moscow, Lake Baikal (Siberia), Mongolia, Beijing and Xian. Hear about life on the train and her week of staying with the nomads in the Gobi Desert. Learn how she planned and achieved this trip across 4 countries and 2 continents.

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Shake your sillies out and meet other preschool pals. Fun stories and songs to keep everyone entertained.

Burrowing Beasts: Sketch and Paint Badgers, Marmots and Pikas

Ages 8 and older.
Learn to draw and paint some of the most interesting mammals in Washington including badgers, marmots and pikas, while learning about their habitats.

Infant Story Time

Ages 3 to 11 months with adult.
This special five-week series is designed for pre-walking babies and their caregivers.

Play & Learn Chinese

Newborn to age 5 with adult.
Have lots of fun learning, reading and sharing! The Play & Learn group will be conducted primarily in English but the facilitator is a bilingual English/Chinese speaker.

Toddler Story Time

Ages 2 to 3 with adult, siblings and older children welcome.

Stories, songs and surprises!

Toddler Story Time

Newborn to age 3 with adult, siblings welcome.
Stories, books, songs and surprises! Help your child get ready to read with this half-hour Story Time for our youngest patrons.

Young Toddler Story Time

Ages 12 to 24 months with adult.
Enjoy bouncy rhymes, familiar songs, fun stories and lots of movement with your little one!

Toddler Story Time

Ages 2 to 3 with adult.
Stories, rhymes, music and fun!

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Explore the wonderful world of books with your preschooler. This program includes stories, songs, movement activities, and a simple craft.

Infant and Young Toddler Story Time

Newborn to 24 months with adult, siblings welcome.
Wee Ones and parents will enjoy bouncy rhymes, familiar songs and a wee bit of story in this 20-minute session. A fun way to start your child on the road to reading.

Play & Learn

Newborn to age 5 with caregiver.
Have fun singing songs, telling stories, reading books, creating art and playing. Play & Learn is in English.
Divertanse! Candtando canciones, contando historias, leyendo libros, haciendo arte y jugando. El grupo de Juego & Aprende sera dirigido en Ingles.

World Language Story Time

Cuentos, rimas, y más diversión para la familia.
Inscripción no necesaria.
Stories, rhymes, and more for the family.

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3 to 6 with adult, siblings welcome.
Stories, songs and surprises!

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3 to 5 with adult.
Enjoy stories, activities and music while children develop pre-reading skills.

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3 to 6, younger children welcome with adult.
Enjoy stories, rhymes, music and movement with other preschool pals. This is a great way to get your child ready to read!

Family Story Time

All ages welcome.
Come for a fun-filled, half-hour of stories, finger plays, puppets and music.

Toddler Story Time

Ages 2 to 3 with adult.
Super stories and songs just for toddlers. Lots of wiggling and giggling guaranteed!

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3 to 6 with adult, siblings welcome.
Share the wonderful world of books with your child and come for stories, songs and surprises.

Family Story Times

Newborn to age 6 with caregiver.
Come for a fun-filled, half-hour of stories, finger plays, movement and music!

Family Story Times with Patty

Ages 3 to 5 and their families.

Dig into great books,song, finger plays and more this summer at Story Time!

Infant Story Time

Ages 3 to 12 months with adult.
Tickles, songs and a short story introduce babies and their grown-ups to the rhythm of words in this Story Time. Bring a blanket for baby to play on and come to the Children's Story Room.

Family Lunch Bunch Story Time

Ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Enjoy a half hour of stories and songs while you munch. Bring lunch with a non-spill drink.

Brown Bag Story Times

Ages 3 and older.
Bring a lunch and blanket to enjoy stories, songs, puppets and more!

Burrowing Beasts: Sketch and Paint Badgers, Marmots and Pikas

Ages 8 and older.
Learn to draw and paint some of the most interesting mammals in Washington including badgers, marmots and pikas, while learning about their habitats.

A Magical Musical Adventure into the Earth Concert

Family program, ages 2 and older welcome.
Come on a musical ride through underground jungles, deserts, rivers and lakes to meet all kinds of magical creatures.
Free tickets for show available at 1:30pm at the Information Desk on program day.

Build a Troll Puppet Art Workshop

Ages 8 and older.
Trolls are fairy tale creatures that live underground. Learn more about them–the good and the bad-and create your own moveable-mouth polyfoam puppet.

Dig Deep for Science Show

Ages 8 and older.
Science is cool and can be found everywhere, even underground. Take a voyage to the center of the earth to discover what lies beneath our feet.

Summer Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.
Subjects- SAT, HSPE/EOC, Reading Buddies, and Math

Book Buddies

1st-4th grade.
Does your student want help practicing his or her reading skills?
Get free one-on-one reading help from a trained high school volunteer.

Big Dig Concert

Family program, all ages welcome.
Join this award winning songwriter and author along with his pal, Weasel Pete, for a high-participation music and poetry program featuring songs about underground critters, buried treasure and all things muddy.

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors on Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30pm.

Worm Bins and Food Composting

Ages 6 to 10.
Ever wondered how a worm bin works? In this fun, hands-on workshop, you will get to build a worm bin and actually fill it with red wriggler worms! Learn how to take care of a worm bin and what to feed the worms. Understand how compostng and worm bins help to cut down on our garbage.

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.
Find help in all subject areas, including Math, Science, SAT and other test preparation.

Study Zone

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm
Grades K-12.
Volunteer tutors provide free homework help during Study Zone hours. Students can find help in all subject areas, including Math, Science, assigned summer reading help and keeping skills sharp for the upcoming year.

Study Zone Summer Session

Grades K-12.
Drop-in for free help to build your academic skills over the summer. No session on July 4.

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Family Story Time

Bring the whole family for this fun evening Story Time! Share books, sing songs and make a simple craft.

We Are the Dinosaurs (Somos Dinosaurios) Stories & Songs

Family program, all ages welcome.
Enjoy songs in Spanish and English about the huge creatures that once roamed the planet.
Music, movement and interactive games!
Sponsored in part by The Friends of the Tukwila/Foster Library

Family Pajama Story Times

Family program, all ages welcome.
Wear your pajamas, bring a stuffed animal and listen to songs and stories.

Spanish Story Times

For families who speak Spanish and families who want to learn.
This 40 minute program includes stories, songs and activities presented by a native Spanish speaker.

Cuentos en español

Este programa es para todos los niños y padres de familia, que hablan español o que quiren escuchar español. Tendremos cuentos, canciones, rimas y actividades. 45 minutos de entretenimiento.

Dig into Magic Show

Ages 4 and older.
Discover secrets of the deep in this subterranean summer reading spectacular! Learn about mining for precious metals, facts about aquifers of drinking water and the world’s deepest super cave while seeing some amazing magical stunts.
Registration not required. If the weather is good, meet in the outdoor library courtyard. Otherwise, meet in the library meeting room. If indoors, seating is limited and free tickets will be distributed at the Information Desk while supplies last, 30 minutes prior to the show.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Bothell Library.

Family Story Time

All ages welcome with adult.
Pajamarama! Children are invited to come in their jammies to enjoy stories, songs and activities that build language skills and family fun.

Treasure Island Puppet Show

Ages 4 and older.
Watch stories of pirates, buried treasure, white whales and enchanted frogs with hand puppets, theater toy-figures and music from the Toucan Pirates Band.

Free Passes to Washington State History Museum

Experience Washington State History for free through your library! KCLS and Washington State History Museum are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum. This museum pass allows entry for up to 2 adults and 4 children and is valid for use on the registration date. Washington State History Museum is located at 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402. The Museum is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. On the third Thursday of each month, the Museum is open until 8pm with FREE admission from 2-8pm. CHECK MUSEUM WEB SITE FOR CURRENT HOURS, http://www.wshs.org/wshm/default.aspx

Free Passes to Bellevue Arts Museum

Visit the Bellevue Arts Museum for free through your library! KCLS and BAM are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum's popular exhibits. The museum pass allows one entry for two people, and is valid for use on the registration date. Passes are limited to one per family or group. BAM is located at 510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004. CHECK MUSEUM WEB SITE FOR CURRENT HOURS. http://www.bellevuearts.org/exhibitions/index.html. Museum admission is free on the first Friday of each month; no pass is needed on those days.

Free Passes to KidsQuest Children's Museum

Explore, play and learn at KidsQuest Children’s Museum free through your library! KCLS and KidsQuest are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum. This museum pass allows entry for up to 2 people, limited to 1 pass per family each 90 days. It is valid for use on the registration date. KidsQuest is located in Factoria Mall, 4091 Factoria Blvd SE, Bellevue, WA 98006. KidsQuest is closed on Mondays during the school year but is open on some Bellevue School District holiday Mondays. Admission is free the third Thursday night of every month from 5-8pm. KCLS makes every effort to provide accurate information. We recommend that you always check the museum's web site to verify open hours. http://www.kidsquestmuseum.org.

Young Toddler Story Time

Ages 12 to 24 months with adult.
Enjoy a Mother Goose program filled with books, songs, action rhymes and body movements.

Young Toddler Story Time

This 30 minute program filled with songs stories, action rhymes, ticklers and bouncers is specifically designed for your one-year old!

Young Toddler Story Time

Ages 6 to 24 months with adult, younger children and siblings welcome.
Enjoy bouncy rhymes, familiar songs and stories with your little one.

Toddler Story Time

Ages 2 to 3 1/2 with adult.
Nurture a love of books as you and your toddler enjoy reading, rhymes, songs and movement activities. Families with both toddlers and preschoolers are encouraged to attend Preschool Story Time at 10:45am.

Wednesday Infant Story Time

Ages newborn to 24 months, sibling welcome.
Bring your babies and bounce along to stories, nursery rhymes and songs. A short playtime follows the program.

Infant Story Time

Newborn to 12 months with adult.
Introduce your baby to books! This program is geared toward pre-walkers and includes stories, rhymes, bounces and tickles.

Family Story Times

Ages 2 to 6.
Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for families!

Cuentos en Español/Spanish Story Times

Cuentos, rimas, flanelógrafo, y más diversión para la familia.
Inscripción no necesaria.
Stories, rhymes, felt stories and more for the family.

Family Story Time

All ages welcome, ages 5 and younger with adult.
Dig into reading this Summer and join us for stories and fun activities with music to move and groove to!

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3 to 5 with caregiver.
Stories, flannel boards, rhymes and finger plays!

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3 1/2 to 6 with adult, younger siblings welcome.
Enjoy stories, songs and activities that build language skills.

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3 to 6 with an adult, siblings welcome.
Share the wonderful world of books with your child and come for stories, songs and surprises!

Family Story Time

Bring your lunch to our special "Brown Bag" Story Time and enjoy summertime stories. Pick up a cool take-home craft. There will be a special appearance by Clifford on June 26 so bring your cameras! Stroll across the street to Town Square Plaza and take advantage of their wonderful summer concert series for kids Wednesdays at noon from July 10 to August 14.

Young Toddler Story Time

Ages 12 to 24 months with adult.
Come for a story along with rhymes, tickles, bounces and lots of bubbles. Babies welcome!

Sammy and the Sandbox Mystery Puppet Show

Family program, all ages welcome.
One magical summer evening, Sammy T. Jones (world famous kid paleontologist) unearths something truly amazing in his sand box. Could it be a never-before-seen prehistoric creature?

Family Story Time

Ages 3 and older with adult, siblings welcome.
Dig into stories, songs and dancing at this super summer story time series!

Cuentos en Español/Story Times in Spanish

All ages welcome.
Join Miss Xiomara for an interactive Story Time in Spanish that includes Early Literacy fun with books, songs and finger plays. Speakers of all languages welcome!

Para todas las edades.
Por favor acompañe a la Srta. Xiomara a un interactivo programa de cuentos en español que incluye alfanetización temprana con libros divertidos, canciones y rimas. Hablantes de todos los idiomas son bienvenidos!

Family Story Time with Bernice

Ages 2 to 4 and their families.
Dig into books, songs, finger plays and more this summer at Story Time!

Toddler Story Time

Ages 24 to 36 months with adult.
Dig into reading. Enjoy stories, songs and finger plays just for toddlers while introducing Early Literacy concepts to caregivers.

Infant Lapsit Story Time

Ages 3 to 12 months with adult.
This lapsit program includes fun bounces, tickles and rhymes for summertime. Caregivers participate with babies seated in their lap.

Young Toddler Story Time

Ages 12 to 24 months with caregiver.
Come for a Mother Goose program filled with books, songs, action rhymes and body movements.

Family Story Time

Lunch Bunch Story Times in the Park
Newborn to age 7 with adult.
Bring your lunch to Lake Wilderness Park and listen to stories while you munch!

Family Story Time

Ages 3 to 6 with families.
Picnic Story Time returns! Bring your lunch and enjoy summer stories, songs and other fun activities.

Fossil Investigators Science Workshop

Ages 8 and older.
See over 30 real specimens from the Burke Museum’s paleontology collection. Using fossils as tools and clues, solve a mystery through a hands-on investigation.

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3 to 6 with adult, siblings welcome.
Celebrate summer and "Dig Into Reading" with fun stories, music and movement about plants and animals who live in the dirt. Lots of fun and learning for preschoolers!

Burrowing Beasts: Sketch and Paint Badgers, Marmots and Pikas

Ages 8 and older.
Learn to draw and paint some of the most interesting mammals in Washington including badgers, marmots and pikas, while learning about their habitats.

Treasure Island Puppet Show

Ages 4 and older.
Watch stories of pirates, buried treasure, white whales and enchanted frogs with hand puppets, theater toy-figures and music from the Toucan Pirates Band.
Free tickets for show available at 1:30pm at the Information Desk on program day.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Federal Way Libraries.

Rock-It Science Concert

Ages 4 and older.
Learn about rocks, minerals, fossils, volcanoes and more while rockin' out to original songs about earth science and geology.

Young Author's Pals

Tweens come to the library for a five-week creative writing workshop to explore creating stories, characters, plot, settings and meet other writers.

Somali Story Time / Wakhtiyo Sheeko oo Soomali ah

Waxa loogu talogalay da’ada 2 sanno iyo ka weyn, qoysaskana waa la soo dhaweynayaa. Ku istareex sheekooyin iyo heeso ah af Soomaali! Waxa loogu talogalay dadka ku hadla af Soomaaliga iyo dadka xiiseynaya af Soomaaliga.
Ages 2 and older, families welcome.
Enjoy stories and songs in Somali!
For Somali speakers and those interested in the language.

Spanish Story Time / Cuentos en Español

All ages welcome with adult.
Enjoy an interactive Story Time in Spanish that includes Early Literacy fun with books, songs and games. Speakers of all languages welcome!
Un programa recomendado para niños de a partir de 2 años.
Vengan y disfruten de cuentos, canciones y juegos en español.
No necesita registrarse.

Family Story Time

All young children welcome with adult.
Come to a "Pajamarama Story Time" for stories, songs and surprises! Wear your pjs if you like!

Evening Family Story Time

All ages welcome.
Bring the whole family to the library and enjoy stories, puppets and songs. Pajamas are optional.

Family Story Time

Family program, all ages welcome.
Stories, songs, poetry and finger plays for children and adults. Wear your jammies!

Evening Family Story Time

Dig into books, songs, finger plays and more this summer at Story Time!
Ages 3 to 6 and their families.

Free Passes to Washington State History Museum

Experience Washington State History for free through your library! KCLS and Washington State History Museum are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum. This museum pass allows entry for up to 2 adults and 4 children and is valid for use on the registration date. Washington State History Museum is located at 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402. The Museum is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. On the third Thursday of each month, the Museum is open until 8pm with FREE admission from 2-8pm. CHECK MUSEUM WEB SITE FOR CURRENT HOURS, http://www.wshs.org/wshm/default.aspx

Free Passes to Bellevue Arts Museum

Visit the Bellevue Arts Museum for free through your library! KCLS and BAM are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum's popular exhibits. The museum pass allows one entry for two people, and is valid for use on the registration date. Passes are limited to one per family or group. BAM is located at 510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004. CHECK MUSEUM WEB SITE FOR CURRENT HOURS. http://www.bellevuearts.org/exhibitions/index.html. Museum admission is free on the first Friday of each month; no pass is needed on those days.

Free Passes to KidsQuest Children's Museum

Explore, play and learn at KidsQuest Children’s Museum free through your library! KCLS and KidsQuest are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum. This museum pass allows entry for up to 2 people, limited to 1 pass per family each 90 days. It is valid for use on the registration date. KidsQuest is located in Factoria Mall, 4091 Factoria Blvd SE, Bellevue, WA 98006. KidsQuest is closed on Mondays during the school year but is open on some Bellevue School District holiday Mondays. Admission is free the third Thursday night of every month from 5-8pm. KCLS makes every effort to provide accurate information. We recommend that you always check the museum's web site to verify open hours. http://www.kidsquestmuseum.org.

Libraries Closed for Independence Day Holiday

Libraries Closed for Independence Day Holiday

Enumclaw 4th of July Parade

Join the Enumclaw Library at the Enumclaw 4th of July Parade! Look for the Dig Into Reading: Summer Reading banner and the big red Library2GO bookmobile van in the parade.

Spanish Story Time

Ages 2 and older.
Enjoy stories, songs and games in Spanish and English.
Un programa especial diseñado para niños de 2 años y mas. Vengan y disfruten de cuentos, canciones y juegos en español e ingles.

Family Story Time

Ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Stories, songs, puppets, finger plays and fun with Miss Gerry!

Family Story Time

All ages welcome, ages 6 and under with adult. Enjoy stories, rhymes, music and movement. Story Time is held at the Pacific Community Center, 305 Milwaukee Avenue, Pacific.

Toddler Move and Groove Story Times

Ages 12 to 36 months with adult.
Enjoy interactive stories, songs and creative movement- just right for young toddlers, toddlers and special needs children who need to move!

Preschool Story Time

Ages 2 1/2 to 6, ages 3 and younger with adult.
Join in the fun with stories, songs, games and more that encourage development of Early Literacy skills. Clifford the Big Red Dog will make a special appearance on July 19.

Play & Learn

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn is an organized play group for newborns to age 5 and their parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, nannies, brothers and sisters, and other people who take care of them. Have fun learning while we play, sing songs and create art.

Play & Learn Chinese

Newborn to age 5 with caregiver.
Have lots of fun, learning, reading and sharing! The Play & Learn group will be conducted primarily in English but the facilitator is a bilingual English/Chinese speaker.

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3 to 5 with caregiver.
Liven up your summer morning with stories, flannel boards, rhymes and finger plays.

Chinese Story Time

All ages welcome.
Stories, songs and fun activities presented in Mandarin.

Brick Builder's Club

Grades K-12.
We're having a Block Party-come build with us! Check the display in the Children's or Teen Area for this meeting's theme.

Fossil Investigators Science Workshop

Ages 8 and older.
See over 30 real specimens from the Burke Museum’s paleontology collection. Using fossils as tools and clues, solve a mystery through a hands-on investigation.

Baby & Young Toddler Story Time

Newborn to age 2 1/2 with adult.
Early Literacy fun with simple stories, songs and rhymes just for babies and young toddlers with their caregivers. On July 19, Clifford the Big Red Dog will make a special appearance before Story Time.

Baby Story Time

Ages 6 to 12 months with caregiver.
Introduce your baby to books! This program is geared toward pre-walkers and includes stories, rhymes, bounces and tickles.

A Magical Musical Adventure into the Earth Concert

Family program, ages 2 and older.
Come on a musical ride through underground jungles, deserts, rivers and lakes to meet all kinds of magical creatures.
Bring your picnic lunch and enjoy the show!

Free Passes to Washington State History Museum

Experience Washington State History for free through your library! KCLS and Washington State History Museum are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum. This museum pass allows entry for up to 2 adults and 4 children and is valid for use on the registration date. Washington State History Museum is located at 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402. The Museum is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. On the third Thursday of each month, the Museum is open until 8pm with FREE admission from 2-8pm. CHECK MUSEUM WEB SITE FOR CURRENT HOURS, http://www.wshs.org/wshm/default.aspx

Free Passes to Bellevue Arts Museum

Visit the Bellevue Arts Museum for free through your library! KCLS and BAM are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum's popular exhibits. The museum pass allows one entry for two people, and is valid for use on the registration date. Passes are limited to one per family or group. BAM is located at 510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004. CHECK MUSEUM WEB SITE FOR CURRENT HOURS. http://www.bellevuearts.org/exhibitions/index.html. Museum admission is free on the first Friday of each month; no pass is needed on those days.

Free Passes to KidsQuest Children's Museum

Explore, play and learn at KidsQuest Children’s Museum free through your library! KCLS and KidsQuest are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum. This museum pass allows entry for up to 2 people, limited to 1 pass per family each 90 days. It is valid for use on the registration date. KidsQuest is located in Factoria Mall, 4091 Factoria Blvd SE, Bellevue, WA 98006. KidsQuest is closed on Mondays during the school year but is open on some Bellevue School District holiday Mondays. Admission is free the third Thursday night of every month from 5-8pm. KCLS makes every effort to provide accurate information. We recommend that you always check the museum's web site to verify open hours. http://www.kidsquestmuseum.org.

Cuentos en Español/Story Times in Spanish

¿Busca actividades de aprendizaje para sus infantes y preescolares?
Si esta interesado en exponer a su niño/niña a un segundo idioma o si El Español es su primer idioma acompañenos a un programa gratuito en español especialmente diseñado para los más pequeños.
Cuentos acerca de colores, formas, animales, opuestos, y más!
Hablantes de todos los idiomas son bienvenidos.

If you are interested in exposing your child to a second language or if Spanish is your first language come for a FREE program in Spanish especially designed for little ones. Stories and songs about colors, shapes, animals, opposites and more! Speakers of all languages welcome.

Spanish Story Time / Cuentos en Espanol para Ninos

All ages welcome.
Enjoy stories, songs and games in Spanish and English. Vengan y disfruten de cuentos, canciones y juegos en español e ingles.

Spanish Story Time

Cuentos en Español para Niños
Todos bienvenidos.
Este es un programa de cuentos y canciones con actividades manuales.
Stories, songs and fun activities in Spanish.

Spanish Story Time

Family program, all ages are welcome.
Join Miss Xiomara for an interactive Story Time in Spanish that includes Early Literacy fun with books, songs and finger plays. Speakers of all languages welcome!
Para todas las edades.
Por favor acompañe a la Srta. Xiomara a un interactivo programa de cuentos en español que incluye alfanetización temprana con libros divertidos, canciones y rimas. Hablantes de todos los idiomas son bienvenidos!

Robotics Workshop for Children

Ages 7 to 12.
Children are invited to this free robotics workshop taught by Aviation High School students. Build a robot, learn how to program it and learn about FIRST robotics.

Chinese Story Times- Ni Hao!

Family program, all ages welcome.
Stories told in Mandarin and English. Fun language-learning with puppets, music and games.

Cuentos en español/Spanish Story Times

Un programa especial diseñado para niños de 2 años y mas.
Vengan y disfruten de cuentos, canciones y juegos en español.
Stories, songs and activities for children and families in Spanish.

Free Passes to Washington State History Museum

Experience Washington State History for free through your library! KCLS and Washington State History Museum are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum. This museum pass allows entry for up to 2 adults and 4 children and is valid for use on the registration date. Washington State History Museum is located at 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402. The Museum is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. On the third Thursday of each month, the Museum is open until 8pm with FREE admission from 2-8pm. CHECK MUSEUM WEB SITE FOR CURRENT HOURS, http://www.wshs.org/wshm/default.aspx

Free Passes to Bellevue Arts Museum

Visit the Bellevue Arts Museum for free through your library! KCLS and BAM are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum's popular exhibits. The museum pass allows one entry for two people, and is valid for use on the registration date. Passes are limited to one per family or group. BAM is located at 510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004. CHECK MUSEUM WEB SITE FOR CURRENT HOURS. http://www.bellevuearts.org/exhibitions/index.html. Museum admission is free on the first Friday of each month; no pass is needed on those days.

Free Passes to KidsQuest Children's Museum

Explore, play and learn at KidsQuest Children’s Museum free through your library! KCLS and KidsQuest are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum. This museum pass allows entry for up to 2 people, limited to 1 pass per family each 90 days. It is valid for use on the registration date. KidsQuest is located in Factoria Mall, 4091 Factoria Blvd SE, Bellevue, WA 98006. KidsQuest is closed on Mondays during the school year but is open on some Bellevue School District holiday Mondays. Admission is free the third Thursday night of every month from 5-8pm. KCLS makes every effort to provide accurate information. We recommend that you always check the museum's web site to verify open hours. http://www.kidsquestmuseum.org.

Study Zone

Grades K-12.

Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.
Sundays, 3-7pm

Free Passes to Washington State History Museum

Experience Washington State History for free through your library! KCLS and Washington State History Museum are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum. This museum pass allows entry for up to 2 adults and 4 children and is valid for use on the registration date. Washington State History Museum is located at 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402. The Museum is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. On the third Thursday of each month, the Museum is open until 8pm with FREE admission from 2-8pm. CHECK MUSEUM WEB SITE FOR CURRENT HOURS, http://www.wshs.org/wshm/default.aspx

Free Passes to Bellevue Arts Museum

Visit the Bellevue Arts Museum for free through your library! KCLS and BAM are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum's popular exhibits. The museum pass allows one entry for two people, and is valid for use on the registration date. Passes are limited to one per family or group. BAM is located at 510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004. CHECK MUSEUM WEB SITE FOR CURRENT HOURS. http://www.bellevuearts.org/exhibitions/index.html. Museum admission is free on the first Friday of each month; no pass is needed on those days.

Free Passes to KidsQuest Children's Museum

Explore, play and learn at KidsQuest Children’s Museum free through your library! KCLS and KidsQuest are partnering to offer complimentary admission to the museum. This museum pass allows entry for up to 2 people, limited to 1 pass per family each 90 days. It is valid for use on the registration date. KidsQuest is located in Factoria Mall, 4091 Factoria Blvd SE, Bellevue, WA 98006. KidsQuest is closed on Mondays during the school year but is open on some Bellevue School District holiday Mondays. Admission is free the third Thursday night of every month from 5-8pm. KCLS makes every effort to provide accurate information. We recommend that you always check the museum's web site to verify open hours. http://www.kidsquestmuseum.org.

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Stories, songs, puppets, finger plays and fun with Miss Lisa!

Great Book Trade

Ages 5 to 12.
Bring in up to 5 good-condition elementary-school-level books and trade them in for some new-to-you titles!

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3 to 5 with adult.
Meet other preschool pals and enjoy wonderful stories and silly songs.

Toddler Story Time

Ages 24 to 36 months with adult, siblings welcome.
Stories, rhymes, songs and a simple craft for children and their grown-ups.

Toddler Story Time

Ages 1 to 3 with adult, siblings welcome.
Come to the Meeting Room for silly songs and fun stories in this 25-30 minute program designed especially for toddlers!

Young Toddler Story Time

Ages 12 to 24 months with adult.
Rhymes, movement, songs, a story or two, all for the youngest listeners!

Dig Deep for Science Show

Ages 8 and older.
Science is cool and can be found everywhere, even underground. Take a voyage to the center of the earth to discover what lies beneath our feet.

The Big Dig Concert

Family program, all ages welcome.
Join this award winning songwriter and author along with his pal, Weasel Pete, for a high-participation music and poetry program featuring songs about underground critters, buried treasure and all things muddy.

Family Story Times

All ages welcome.
Stories, puppets, songs and more! Come explore the wonderful world of books.

Toddler Story Time

Ages 24 to 36 months with adult, siblings welcome.
Stories, rhymes, songs and a simple craft for children and their grown-ups.

Infant and Young Toddler Story Time

Ages newborn to 2 1/2 with adult.
Enjoy rhymes, songs, dancing and stories for babies and toddlers!

Chinese Story Time

Ages 2 to 12 with families.
Books, songs and fun activities in Chinese.

Infant and Family Story Times

It's "Merry Monday" Story Time! Songs, rhythm instruments, action rhymes and a tiny tale for the very young.

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3 to 5 with adult.
Come to the meeting room for silly songs and fun stories in this 30 minute program designed especially for preschoolers!

Toddler Story Times

Ages 2 and 3 with adult.
Stories, songs, games and more!

Stories Under the Tree Family Story Time

All ages welcome.
Family Story Time in the Richmond Beach Library Park! Bring a blanket, a lunch, a friend and join in stories and songs to celebrate the summer season. The program will be held indoors if the weather is uncooperative.

Rock-It Science Concert

Ages 4 and older.
Learn about rocks, minerals, fossils, volcanoes and more while rockin’ out to original songs about earth science and geology.

Build a Troll Puppet Art Workshop

Ages 8 and older.
Trolls are fairy tale creatures that live underground. Learn more about them–the good and the bad-and create your own moveable-mouth polyfoam puppet.

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Stories, songs and surprises!

Magical Wonderland

Ages 3 and older.
Be amazed by magic tricks and juggling using things normally found underground. You will even learn a trick you can share with your friends.

Rock-It Science Concert

Ages 4 and older.
Learn about rocks, minerals, fossils, volcanoes and more while rockin’ out to original songs about earth science and geology.

Movie Mondays

Enjoy family movies at the library! Check at the library for the list of films.

Koli and the Treasure Cave of Asian Tales Storytelling

Ages 3 and older.
When Koli returns to his village with magic treasures that can change people’s lives, the evil Emperor wants all of the treasures for himself. He forgets that the real magic begins when you share stories with others.

Study Zone Summer Session

Grades K-12.
Drop-in for free help to build your academic skills over the summer. No session on July 4.

Koli and the Treasure Cave of Asian Tales Storytelling

Ages 3 and older.
When Koli returns to his village with magic treasures that can change people’s lives, the evil Emperor wants all of the treasures for himself. He forgets that the real magic begins when you share stories with others.

Evening Family Story Time

Put on your pjs and enjoy stories, rhymes, music and movement. Lots of wiggling and giggling guaranteed! This is a great way to get your child ready to read.

Magical Wonderland Show

Ages 3 and older.
Be amazed by magic tricks and juggling using things normally found underground. You will even learn a trick you can share with your friends.

Family Story Time

Ages 2 to 6, families welcome.
It's a pajamarama!
Enjoy stories, puppets, music and movement in your PJs.

Spanish Story Time

All ages welcome.
Come for a bilingual story time in English and Spanish.
Stories, songs and rhymes! Cuentos, canciones y rimas!

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Shake your sillies out and meet other preschool pals. Fun stories and songs to keep everyone entertained.

Dig Deep for Science

Ages 8 and older.
Science is cool and can be found everywhere, even underground. Take a voyage to the center of the earth to discover what lies beneath our feet.

Infant Story Time

Ages 3 to 11 months with adult.
This special five-week series is designed for pre-walking babies and their caregivers.

Play & Learn Chinese

Newborn to age 5 with adult.
Have lots of fun learning, reading and sharing! The Play & Learn group will be conducted primarily in English but the facilitator is a bilingual English/Chinese speaker.

Toddler Story Time

Ages 2 to 3 with adult, siblings and older children welcome.

Stories, songs and surprises!

Toddler Story Time

Newborn to age 3 with adult, siblings welcome.
Stories, books, songs and surprises! Help your child get ready to read with this half-hour Story Time for our youngest patrons.

Young Toddler Story Time

Ages 12 to 24 months with adult.
Enjoy bouncy rhymes, familiar songs, fun stories and lots of movement with your little one!

Toddler Story Time

Ages 2 to 3 with adult.
Stories, rhymes, music and fun!

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Explore the wonderful world of books with your preschooler. This program includes stories, songs, movement activities, and a simple craft.

Roots and Branches Concert

Family program, all ages welcome.
Pretend to dig a hole and climb a tree while enjoying songs about earthworms, bare feet and playing in the dirt.

Play & Learn

Newborn to age 5 with caregiver.
Have fun singing songs, telling stories, reading books, creating art and playing. Play & Learn is in English.
Divertanse! Candtando canciones, contando historias, leyendo libros, haciendo arte y jugando. El grupo de Juego & Aprende sera dirigido en Ingles.

World Language Story Time

Cuentos, rimas, y más diversión para la familia.
Inscripción no necesaria.
Stories, rhymes, and more for the family.

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3 to 6 with adult, siblings welcome.
Stories, songs and surprises!

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3 to 5 with adult.
Enjoy stories, activities and music while children develop pre-reading skills.

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3 to 6, younger children welcome with adult.
Enjoy stories, rhymes, music and movement with other preschool pals. This is a great way to get your child ready to read!

Family Story Time

All ages welcome.
Come for a fun-filled, half-hour of stories, finger plays, puppets and music.

Toddler Story Time

Ages 2 to 3 with adult.
Super stories and songs just for toddlers. Lots of wiggling and giggling guaranteed!

Spanish Story Time/Cuentos en Espanol

All ages welcome.
Fun stories, songs and activities in Spanish for children and their families.
Este es un programa de cuentos y canciones para niños y sus familias.

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3 to 6 with adult, siblings welcome.
Share the wonderful world of books with your child and come for stories, songs and surprises.

Family Story Times

Newborn to age 6 with caregiver.
Come for a fun-filled, half-hour of stories, finger plays, movement and music!

Family Story Times with Patty

Ages 3 to 5 and their families.

Dig into great books,song, finger plays and more this summer at Story Time!

Infant Story Time

Ages 3 to 12 months with adult.
Tickles, songs and a short story introduce babies and their grown-ups to the rhythm of words in this Story Time. Bring a blanket for baby to play on and come to the Children's Story Room.

Lunch Bunch Family Story Time

Family program, all ages welcome.
Bring your lunch and listen to stories!

Family Lunch Bunch Story Time

Bring your lunch and enjoy stories.

Family Lunch Bunch Story Time

Ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Enjoy a half hour of stories and songs while you munch. Bring lunch with a non-spill drink.

Brown Bag Story Times

Ages 3 and older.
Bring a lunch and blanket to enjoy stories, songs, puppets and more!

FIESTAS DE ALFABETIZACION TEMPRANA – PROGRAMA GRATUITO EN ESPAÑOL

Para familias hispanas con niños recién nacidos hasta 5 años.
8 series de talleres GRATUITOS. Las familias aprenden acerca de Alfabetización Temprana y como preparar a los niños para el Kindergarten.

• Libros gratuitos en español,
• No se requiere registrarse pero el espacio es limitado

Early Literacy Parties in Spanish
For Spanish-speaking families with children newborn to age 5 to learn about Early Literacy and how to prepare their children for Kindergarten.

Fossil Investigators Science Workshop

Ages 8 and older.
See over 30 real specimens from the Burke Museum’s paleontology collection. Using fossils as tools and clues, solve a mystery through a hands-on investigation.

Magical Wonderland Show

Ages 3 and older.
Be amazed by magic tricks and juggling using things normally found underground. You will even learn a trick you can share with your friends.
Free tickets for show available at 1:30pm at the Information Desk on program day.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Federal Way Libraries.

Koli and the Treasure Cave of Asian Tales Storytelling

Presented by Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo of Eth-Noh-Tec Asian Storytelling Theater.
Ages 3 and older.
When Koli returns to his village with magic treasures that can change people’s lives, the evil Emperor wants all of the treasures for himself. He forgets that the real magic begins when you share stories with others.

Magical Musical Adventure into the Earth Concert

Family program, ages 2 and older welcome.
Come on a musical ride through underground jungles, deserts, rivers and lakes to meet all kinds of magical creatures.

Roots and Branches Concert

Family program, all ages welcome.
Pretend to dig a hole and climb a tree while enjoying songs about earthworms, bare feet and playing in the dirt.

Summer Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.
Subjects- SAT, HSPE/EOC, Reading Buddies, and Math

Book Buddies

1st-4th grade.
Does your student want help practicing his or her reading skills?
Get free one-on-one reading help from a trained high school volunteer.

Treasure Island Puppet Show

Ages 4 and older.
Watch stories of pirates, buried treasure, white whales and enchanted frogs with hand puppets, theater toy-figures and music from the Toucan Pirates Band.

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors on Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30pm.

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.
Find help in all subject areas, including Math, Science, SAT and other test preparation.

We're the Dinosaurs (Somos Dinosaurios)Stories & Songs at Renton Farmer's Market

Family program, all ages welcome.
Come to Renton Farmer's Market and enjoy songs in Spanish and English about the huge creatures that once roamed the planet.
Music, movement and interactive games!

Study Zone

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm
Grades K-12.
Volunteer tutors provide free homework help during Study Zone hours. Students can find help in all subject areas, including Math, Science, assigned summer reading help and keeping skills sharp for the upcoming year.

Study Zone Summer Session

Grades K-12.
Drop-in for free help to build your academic skills over the summer. No session on July 4.

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Family Story Time

Bring the whole family for this fun evening Story Time! Share books, sing songs and make a simple craft.

Family Pajama Story Times

Family program, all ages welcome.
Wear your pajamas, bring a stuffed animal and listen to songs and stories.

Family Story Time

All ages welcome with adult.
NEW time! Let's dig into good books and rock to fun songs!

Dig Into Movies! Summer Series

Come for an Under-the-Earth adventure movie series! Call White Center for movie titles and descriptions. Popcorn provided.

Spanish Story Times

For families who speak Spanish and families who want to learn.
This 40 minute program includes stories, songs and activities presented by a native Spanish speaker.

Cuentos en español

Este programa es para todos los niños y padres de familia, que hablan español o que quiren escuchar español. Tendremos cuentos, canciones, rimas y actividades. 45 minutos de entretenimiento.