Kids and Families

We have many free programs, events and services for kids and families. Kids can get help with their homework or take part in summer learning programs. We offer story times in multiple languages for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. We also support parents, caregivers and teachers in their work with kids.

Programs for Kids & Families

All Programs A - Z

Early Learning

Nurture childhood development through our early learning programs.

For schools and teachers

We offer many services to Seattle-area daycares, elementary schools, and other community agencies serving children.

Global Reading Challenge

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

Kids Café

Free meals and snacks are available for kids and teens in need after school during the school year and all summer long at select branches.

My First Library Card

To celebrate children getting their first Library card, children age 0 - 6 will receive a special "My First Library Card" tote bag.

Play games at your Library

We offer board games, drop-in chess and video game console sessions for teens and tweens at some Library locations.

Story Time

Our story times are active learning opportunities where kids of all ages enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children's librarian.

Student Success

We offer programs and services to help students of all ages succeed in school.

Summer of Learning

We have offered summer reading and learning programs for Seattle youth since 1919.

Librarian and patron participate in Tinkerlab activities at South Park Branch

Tinkerlab

Tinkerlab is a place where science, technology, engineering and math are fun and interactive!

Not finding what you're looking for? Go to an A-Z list of all Programs & Services or Ask Us for help

Featured Events

All Kids & Families Events

Staff Picks for Kids & Families

More Staff lists for Kids & Families

Native American Books for Kids

Fishing With Grandma

Avingaq, Susan
Beaver Steals Fire: A Salish Coyote Story
Coyote Speaks: Wonders of the Native American World

Berk, Ari
Rainbow Crow: Nagweyaabi-aandeg

Bouchard, Dave
Powwow's Coming

Boyden, Linda
Night Wings

Bruchac, Joseph
Rabbit's Snow Dance: A Traditional Iroquois Story

Bruchac, James

For Preschoolers

Octopus, Oyster, Hermit Crab, Snail: A Poem of the Sea

Anderson, Sara
Daniel Finds A Poem

Archer, Micha
I Had A Favorite Dress

Ashburn, Boni
Mirror

Baker, Jeannie
Tyrannosaurus Wrecks!

Bardhan-Quallen, Sudipta
ABC Zoo Borns!

Bleiman, Andrew
Apples and Robins

Félix, Lucie

For Kindergarteners & First Graders

Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain: A Nandi Tale

Aardema, Verna
Don't Throw It to Mo!

Adler, David A.
Trombone Shorty

Andrews, Troy
Green Lizards Vs. Red Rectangles

Antony, Steve
This Book Just Ate My Dog!

Byrne, Richard
Last Stop on Market Street

de la Peña, Matt
Mercy Watson to the Rescue

DiCamillo, Kate

For Second & Third Graders

Fly Guy Presents: Snakes

Arnold, Tedd
Rabbit & Robot: The Sleepover

Bell, Cece
Stinky Cecil in Operation Pond Rescue

Braddock, Paige
Lola Levine Is Not Mean!

Brown, Monica
The Haunted Library

Butler, Dori Hillestad
Ninja-rella: A Graphic Novel

Comeau, Joey
Comics Squad: Lunch!

For Fourth & Fifth Graders

Ms. Bixby's Last Day

Anderson, John David
Crenshaw

Applegate, Katherine
Finding Wonders: Three Girls Who Changed Science

Atkins, Jeannine
Fashion Rebels: Style Icons Who Changed the World Through Fashion

Beccia, Carlyn
Monster Science: Could Monsters Survive (and Thrive!) in the Real World?

Becker, Helaine
The Wild Robot

Brown, Peter
A Boy Named Queen

Cassidy, Sara

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