Seattle Public Library
After a long, cold winter, don’t stay cooped up for spring break! The Seattle Public Library has planned pop-up writing events with The Bureau of Fearless Ideas, and celebratory crafts, games, movies, and more fun between Monday, April 14 and Friday, April 18, when Seattle Public Schools students are on break.
You can also stop by one of The Seattle Public Library’s 27 locations any time during open hours to explore the books and toys in the children’s sections, use services such as free printing, check out new books and get help from staff. The Library also now has sensory kits for in-library use that include items such as fidget toys, LCD tablets and sensory-minimization tools to make the library more welcoming and accessible.
All Library events are free and open to the public. Events that require registration are highlighted below. Find more events, including story times, at our Kids & Families calendar.
SPRING BREAK EVENTS FOR KIDS, TEENS AND FAMILIES
- Broadview Spring Break Spectacular! Board Game Drop In. Monday, April 14, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Broadview Branch. Calling all board gamers! Join us for a game or two.
- The Bureau of Fearless Ideas Presents: A Field of New Ideas! (Grades 3-5). Tuesday, April 15, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Greenwood Branch. Work together with friends to explore inspiration for stories and poetry. Registration is required.
- Broadview Spring Break Spectacular! Bookmark Crafting Drop In. Tuesday, April 15, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Broadview Branch. Come make a bookmark or three!
- The Bureau of Fearless Ideas Presents: A Field of New Ideas! (Grades 6-12). Wednesday, April 16, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Greenwood Branch. Work together with friends to explore inspiration for stories and poetry. Registration is required.
- Broadview Spring Break Spectacular! Video Game Drop In. Wednesday, April 16, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Broadview Branch. Teens! Drop in for a couch co-op or fierce competition at the Library!
- Teen Service Learners Present: Teen Trivia Night. Wednesday, April 16, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Southwest Branch. Come with your friends to show off your knowledge and win prizes. Pizza and snacks will be served.
- Game Night. Wednesday, April 16, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Broadview Branch. Drop in for all-ages board games. Bring your own or try out something new!
- The Bureau of Fearless Ideas Presents: A Field of New Ideas! (Grades 3-5). Thursday, April 17, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Broadview Branch. Work together with friends to explore inspiration for stories and poetry. Registration is required.
- Broadview Spring Break Spectacular! Lego Drop In. Thursday, April 17, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Broadview Branch. Everything is awesome when it comes to Lego play at the Library. All ages are invited to come build with us.
- Reading with Rover. Thursday, April 17, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Columbia Branch. Build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog.
- Youth Drop-in Chess. Thursday, April 17, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. High Point Branch. Youth and teens under 18 years of age. Come learn, practice, and improve your chess playing skills.
- Broadview Spring Break Spectacular! Movie Screening. Friday, April 18, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Broadview Branch. Join us for a screening of “Whale Rider” (PG-13, 2002), which follows a young Māori girl, Pai, who challenges tradition and embraces the past to find the strength to lead her people forward.
- Pokémon Spring Break Celebration. Friday April 18, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. New Holly Branch. Celebrate the world of Pokémon with drop-in games and crafts! Costumes encouraged!
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.
