Spring Break 2026: Activities at The Seattle Public Library

Looking for family fun and community while the kids are on spring break? The Seattle Public Library has planned a range of activities at our Library locations from April 13 through April 17, including board game bashes, LEGO brick building, blanket fort reading, arts and crafts, and “donuts and doodles.” We are also hosting regular story times and other family programming. Registration is not required.

You can also stop by a Library location any day we’re open. Explore the books and toys in our children’s sections, use services such as free printing, check out new books and get help from staff.

All Library events are free and open to the public, and registration is not required at any of the events listed below. Find information in the event links or at spl.org/Calendar or our Kids & Families calendar.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

• Game On! Board Games & Nintendo Switch. Monday, April 13, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Green Lake Branch. Calling all board gamers. Join us and play a game or two, or bring your own to share.
• Kids Make & Build. Tuesday, April 14, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Northgate Branch. Join us to build, craft and create, for ages 5 to 12.
• Pies and Puzzles. Tuesday, April 14, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Green Lake Branch. Relax with a puzzle and slice of pie!
• Arts & Crafts. Wednesday, April 15, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Green Lake Branch. Join us for an afternoon of connection by making art together. Crafting materials will be provided.
• CRAFT-ernoon. Wednesday, April 15, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lake City Branch. Elementary, middle school, and high school students: join our youth librarians for crafts this spring break!
• Blanket Fort Reading Party. Thursday, April 16, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Southwest Branch. Bring your own blankets and create your very own reading fort! Grab your current read or a new book and read together with your friends and family.
• Donuts & Doodles. Thursday, April 16, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Northeast Branch. Join us for Donuts & Doodles, a sweet program where we'll create a variety of books, cards, zines and comics.
• LEGO fun! Thursday, April 16, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Green Lake Branch. We'll bring the building supplies. You bring your imagination!

Connect with The Seattle Public Library

The Seattle Public Library believes that the power of knowledge improves people's lives. We promote literacy and a love of reading as we bring people, information and ideas together to enrich lives and empower community. Find more events at www.spl.org/Calendar.

Contact the Library’s Ask Us service by phone at 206-386-4636 or by email or chat at spl.org/Ask. Staff are ready to answer questions and direct you to helpful resources and information. Find out more about our future plans at www.spl.org/StrategicPlan.