School Break Events for Kids and Teens at The Seattle Public Library April 7 - 16
release date: April 4, 2017
The Seattle Public Library has a variety of activities scheduled for children, tweens and teens during the spring break from school. Beginning Friday, April 7 through Sunday, April 16, the Library will offer free programs ranging from Lego Mania and construction kits to movies, crafts, chess games, the chance to apply for a student job at the Library and more! See below for the schedule of events or visit www.spl.org/schoolbreaks.
Younger Students (Ages 5-12)
Fuel Your Future: Salsa Revolution
Play games and relay races, learn about fiber and make salsa! Everyone gets to take home a recipe. Presented in partnership with United Way of King County's Fuel Your Future program.
3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 8 at the Rainier Beach Branch, 9125 Rainier Ave. S., 206-386-1906 .
LEGO Mania
Create something imaginative with LEGO bricks.
1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 9 at the Madrona-Sally Goldmark Branch, 1134 33rd Ave., 206-684-4705 .
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13 at the Southwest Branch, 9010 35th Ave. S.W., 206-684-7455 .
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 16 at the Montlake Branch, 2401 24th Ave. E., 206-684-4720 .
Movies
Children, tweens, teens and their families are invited to watch films at the Library. Space is limited and early arrival is suggested.
2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 9 - "Moana" (PG) at the Magnolia Branch, 2801 34th Ave. W., 206-386-4225 .
1 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. Monday, April 10 - "Up" (PG) at the Southwest Branch, 9010 35th Ave. S.W., 206-684-7455 .
1 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 - "Star Wars: Rogue One" (PG-13) at the Broadview Branch, 12755 Greenwood Ave. N., 206-684-7519 .
1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 - "Trolls" (PG) at NewHolly Branch, 7058 32nd Ave. S., 206-386-1905 .
2 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Thursday, April 13 - "Moana" (PG) at the Beacon Hill Branch, 2821 Beacon Ave. S., 206-684-4711 .
Spring Break Fun
Drop by during spring break for a splash of creativity and play at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 1, Faye G. Allen Children's Center, 206-386-4675 .
Noon to 5 p.m. Monday, April 10 - Building Bonanza (LEGO bricks, magnetic tiles and more)
2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 - Pixel Art with perler beads
Noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 - Brain Games
Noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, April 13 - Paper Weaving
Noon to 5 p.m. Friday, April 14 - Poetry Play
Tinkerlab Drop-In
Drop in and work on a fun STEM-based craft or challenge and tinker around with construction and builder kits. Activities will be available for tinkerers of all ages.
2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, April 10 at the Columbia Branch, 4721 Rainier Ave. S., 206-386-1908 .
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 10 at the Delridge Branch, 5423 Delridge Way S.W., 206-733-9125 .
4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 at the South Park Branch, 8604 Eighth Ave. S., 206-615-1688 .
4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13 at the High Point Branch, 3411 S.W. Raymond St., 206-684-7454 .
Drop-In Robotics
Learn about robotics while playing with the Cubelets and Little Bits!
3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, April 10 at the Magnolia Branch, 2801 34th Ave. W., 206-386-4225 .
Kids Café After School Meals
Free meals will be available for all youth ages 18 and under for the remainder of the 2016-2017 school year. All kids are welcome-no proof of income, address or citizenship is ever required. Presented in partnership with Food Lifeline, Boeing, United Way of King County and the USDA.
3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through June 22 at the High Point Branch, 3411 S.W. Raymond St., 206-684-7454 .
3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday through June 21 at the NewHolly Branch, 7058 32nd Ave. S., 206-386-1905 .
4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through June 22 at the South Park Branch, 8604 Eighth Ave. S., 206-615-1688 .
4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. every Monday and Thursday through June 22 at the Rainier Beach Branch, 9125 Rainier Ave. S., 206-386-1906 .
Learning Buddies
K-5 students are invited to discover the joy of math and reading through games and activities with a high school mentor.
4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Monday, April 10 at the Douglass-Truth Branch, 2300 E. Yesler Way, 206-684-4704 .
4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 at the Beacon Hill Branch, 2821 Beacon Ave. S., 206-684-4711 .
4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 at the Columbia Branch, 4721 Rainier Ave. S., 206-386-1908 .
Board Games
Bring your family, friends, or come alone and play our array of board games!
1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 at the NewHolly Branch, 7058 32nd Ave. S., 206-386-1905 .
3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 at the Magnolia Branch, 2801 34th Ave. W., 206-386-4225 .
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13 at the Magnolia Branch, 2801 34th Ave. W., 206-386-4225 .
Fuel Your Future: Create MyPlate!
Learn nutrition concepts by playing a fun parachute game and listening to a story! Snacks will be provided. Presented in partnership with United Way of King County's Fuel Your Future program.
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 at the Columbia Branch, 4721 Rainier Ave. S., 206-386-1908 .
Math Buddies
Math Buddies is an opportunity for students to discover the joy of playing with real-world math through games and activities, and for teens to gain experience volunteering.
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 at the West Seattle Branch, 2306 42nd Ave. S.W., 206-684-7444 .
Drop-in Chess
Come play a game of chess! Children, tweens and teens are invited to drop by for fun and casual games of chess.
4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 at the High Point Branch, 3411 S.W. Raymond St., 206-684-7454 .
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13 at the Northeast Branch, 6801 35th Ave. N.E., 206-684-7539 .
Button Making
Create and wear your art in the form of a button! You can create your own design or color our custom library design.
1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 at the International District/Chinatown Branch, 713 Eighth Ave. S., 206-386-1300 .
Craft Extravaganza
Children and their families are invited to make wonderful crafts in celebration of spring!
3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 at the Lake City Branch, 12501 28th Ave. N.E., 206-684-7518 .
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 14 at the University Branch, 5009 Roosevelt Way N.E., 206-684-4063 .
Giant Jenga
Join us for a game of Giant Jenga, where the blocks are made from soda boxes.
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 14 at the Southwest Branch, 9010 35th Ave. S.W., 206-684-7455 .
Teen Students (Ages 13-18)
Game On
Tweens and teens can get some game time at the Library with a Spring Break special edition of board games and open play on the Kinect and Wii.
3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 7 at the Ballard Branch, 5614 22nd Ave. N.W., 206-684-4089
2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 at the High Point Branch, 3411 S.W. Raymond St., Seattle, 206-684-7454 .
Teen Space
Need a space to be creative and have fun? Come to Teen Space to play games, hang out, eat snacks and make new friends.
3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, April 7 at the Douglass-Truth Branch, 2300 E. Yesler Way, 206-684-4704 .
4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 at the Rainier Beach Branch, 9125 Rainier Ave. S., 206-386-1906 .
Movies
Children, tweens, teens and their families are invited to watch films at the Library. Space is limited and early arrival is suggested.
2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 9 - "Moana" (PG) at the Magnolia Branch, 2801 34th Ave. W., 206-386-4225 .
1 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. Monday, April 10 - "Up" (PG) at the Southwest Branch, 9010 35th Ave. S.W., 206-684-7455 .
1 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 - "Star Wars: Rogue One" (PG-13) at the Broadview Branch, 12755 Greenwood Ave. N., 206-684-7519 .
1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 - "Trolls" (PG) at NewHolly Branch, 7058 32nd Ave. S., 206-386-1905 .
2 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Thursday, April 13 - "Moana" (PG) at the Beacon Hill Branch, 2821 Beacon Ave. S., 206-684-4711 .
Student Assistant Application Workshop
Find out what the Student Assistant program at the Library is all about, and begin your application. For ages 16 and up.
1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, April 10 at the High Point Branch, 3411 S.W. Raymond St., 206-684-7454 .
3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 15 at the Rainier Beach Branch, 9125 Rainier Ave. S., 206-386-1906 .
Tinkerlab Drop-In
Drop in and work on a fun STEM-based craft or challenge and tinker around with construction and builder kits.
2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, April 10 at the Columbia Branch, 4721 Rainier Ave. S., 206-386-1908 .
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 10 at the Delridge Branch, 5423 Delridge Way S.W., 206-733-9125 .
4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 at the South Park Branch, 8604 Eighth Ave. S., 206-615-1688 .
Kids Café After School Meals
Free meals will be available for all youth ages 18 and under for the remainder of the 2016-2017 school year. All kids are welcome-no proof of income, address or citizenship is ever required. Presented in partnership with Food Lifeline, Boeing, United Way of King County and the USDA.
3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through June 22 at the High Point Branch, 3411 S.W. Raymond St., 206-684-7454 .
3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday through June 21 at the NewHolly Branch, 7058 32nd Ave. S., 206-386-1905 .
4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through June 22 at the South Park Branch, 8604 Eighth Ave. S., 206-615-1688 .
4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. every Monday and Thursday through June 22 at the Rainier Beach Branch, 9125 Rainier Ave. S., 206-386-1906 .
Youth Drop-In
Drop by the Central Library for activities and resources, including: art, gaming, technology, one-on-one resume and interview help. Snacks will also be available! For ages 12-22.
4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 3, Starbucks Teen Center, 206-615-1410 .
Drop-in Chess
Come play a game of chess! Children, tweens and teens are invited to drop by for fun and casual games of chess.
4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 at the High Point Branch, 3411 S.W. Raymond St., Seattle, 206-684-7454 .
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13 at the Northeast Branch, 6801 35th Ave. N.E., 206-684-7539 .
Button Making
Create and wear your art in the form of a button! You can create your own design or color our custom library design.
1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 at the International District/Chinatown Branch, 713 Eighth Ave. S., 206-386-1300 .
Young Adult Drop-in
Drop by the University Branch for snacks, job assistance and access to representatives from Seattle Education Access and Teen Feed. For ages 13 to 26.
4 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 at the University Branch, 5009 Roosevelt Way N.E., 206-684-4063 .