Programs for Kids & Families

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El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day)

Children’s Day/Book Day

Children’s Day celebrates children and promotes multicultural family literacy.
Day of the Dead 2025

Day of the Dead

Join us for Day of the Dead, a traditional celebration of life and death.
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Early Learning & Story Time

Enjoy stories, songs, and fun learning activities for babies, toddlers and young children.
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Global Reading Challenge

The Global Reading Challenge is a Battle of the Books program for 4th and 5th graders enrolled in Seattle Public Schools.
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Homework Help

If you are working on a tough homework assignment or have questions about a lesson, come to the Library for Homework Help.
Library Link

Library Link

Seattle Public Schools students and teachers get instant access to our online resources without a Library card.
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Schools & Teachers

We offer many resources and services to Seattle-area daycares, schools, and other community agencies serving kids and teens.
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Summer Quest

Summer Quest has ended for 2026. Thanks to everyone who went on a Quest with us!
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Virtual Tutoring

K – 12 students (ages 5-18) in Seattle can get free online tutoring from Tutor.com with a Library card or Library Link number. Available in English, Spanish (español) and Vietnamese (tiếng Việt).

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Upcoming Events

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Staff Picks for Kids & Families

More Staff lists for Kids & Families
Back to School! for Kids For Preschoolers For Kindergarteners & First Graders For Second & Third Graders For Fourth & Fifth Graders
Back to School! for Kids
For Preschoolers
For Kindergarteners & First Graders
For Second & Third Graders
For Fourth & Fifth Graders

Library Programs for Kids & Families

An Assistant Managing Librarian in Children's Services discusses some of our programs for kids that promote early learning and a love for reading.

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