The Seattle Public Library has a variety of activities scheduled for children, tweens and teens every day of the Thanksgiving week school break. Beginning Friday, Nov. 20 through Sunday, Nov. 29, the Library will offer free programs ranging from Lego Mania and story workshops to movies, chess games and more! See below for the schedule of events, or visit www.spl.org/schoolbreaks.
El Bibliobandido: A Story Workshop – Warning: El Bibliobandido, the story-eating bandit, is on the loose! The Seattle Public Library is looking for the juiciest of stories, and invites children ages 8 to 10 to attend a hands-on workshop about bookmaking, science and storytelling. Registration is required; call the branch to sign up.
- 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20 at the Ballard Branch, 5614 22nd Ave. N.W., 206-684-4089.
- 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 at the South Park Branch, 8604 Eighth Ave. S., 206-615-1688.
- 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22 at the Southwest Branch, 9010 35th Ave. S.W., 206-684-7455.
Let’s Talk About Books – This book group is for children ages 8-12 of any reading abilities. Instead of a single book for our discussions, kids are welcome to read any book from this month’s theme: Music & Sound!
- 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Northeast Branch, 6801 35th Ave. N.E., 206-684-7539.
International Games Day – Celebrate International Games Day by dropping in to play board games or video games at six locations of The Seattle Public Library. Most locations will host an event on Saturday, Nov. 21 and the South Park Branch will extend the celebration to Saturday, Nov. 28.
- Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Ballard Branch, 5614 22nd Ave. N.W., 206-684-4089. For all ages.
- 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Fremont Branch, 731 N. 35th St., 206-684-4084. For all ages.
- Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Magnolia Branch, 2801 34th Ave. W., 206-386-4225. For all ages.
- 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Northeast Branch, 6801 35th Ave. N.E., 206-684-7539. For teens.
- 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Queen Anne Branch, 400 W. Garfield St., 206-386-4227. For all ages.
- 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28 at the South Park Branch, 8604 Eighth Ave. S., 206-615-1688. For all ages.
Lego Mania – Join us to play with Lego bricks! Create something super fantastic from your own imagination.
- 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22 at the Montlake Branch, 2401 24th Ave. E., 206-684-4720. For all ages.
- 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23 at the Delridge Branch, 5423 Delridge Way S.W., 206-733-9125. For ages 5-12.
- 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28 at the Lake City Branch, 12501 28th Ave. N.E., 206-684-7518. For ages 2-12.
- 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29 at the Southwest Branch, 9010 35th Ave. S.W., 206-684-7455. For ages 5-12.
Playing with Words: A Poetry Workshop – Children in grades 3-5 who enjoy making stories, songs or poems are invited to learn how to play with words with former Washington State Poet Laureate Kathleen Flenniken. Registration is required; call the branch to sign up.
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22 at the Beacon Hill Branch, 2821 Beacon Ave. S., 206-684-4711.
Local author visit – Children’s author Laurie B. Arnold will talk about how she became an author and her recent book, “Hello There, We’ve Been Waiting for You!”
- 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22 at the Magnolia Branch, 2801 34th Ave. W., 206-386-4225.
Craft Extravaganza – Families are invited to use their imaginations and enjoy creating crafts!
- 10:30 a.m. to noon Monday, Nov. 23 at the Lake City Branch, 12501 28th Ave. N.E., 206-684-7518. For all ages.
Vacation Week Fun – Wondering what to do when school’s out Thanksgiving week? Drop in at the Central Library for movies, hands-on crafts and activities!
- Noon to 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23 – Legos and other building toys at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 1, Faye G. Allen Children’s Center, 206-386-4675.
- 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24 – “The Wizard of Oz” (G) at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 1, Microsoft Auditorium, 206-386-4675.
- Noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25 – Legos and other building toys at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 1, Faye G. Allen Children’s Center, 206-386-4675.
- Noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27 – Seasonal paper crafts at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 1, Faye G. Allen Children’s Center, 206-386-4675.
- 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28 – “Babe” (G) at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 1, Microsoft Auditorium, 206-386-4675.
- Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29 – Coloring for all ages at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 1, Faye G. Allen Children’s Center, 206-386-4675.
Family Movies – Children, tweens, teens and their parents are invited to watch movies at the Library.
- 6 p.m. to 7:20 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23 – “Pixar Short Films Collection, Vol. 1” (unrated) at the High Point Branch, 3411 S.W. Raymond St., 206-684-7454. Space is limited, please come early to get a seat.
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24 – “Inside Out” (PG) at the Northgate Branch, 10548 Fifth Ave. N.E., 206-386-1980. Space is limited; free tickets will be available at 1:30 p.m.
- 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24 – “The Wizard of Oz” (G) at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 1, Microsoft Auditorium, 206-386-4636.
- 11:30 a.m. to 1:10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27 – “Inside Out” (PG) at the Southwest Branch, 9010 35th Ave. S.W., 206-684-7455. Space is limited; please come early to get a seat.
- 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28 – “Babe” (G) at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 1, Microsoft Auditorium, 206-386-4636.
Bow-Wows and Books – Children, tweens and teens can practice reading with certified reading dogs. Certified therapy dogs and their handlers will join young readers to read one-on-one in a relaxing and nonjudgmental environment.
- 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23 at the Northgate Branch, 10548 Fifth Ave. N.E., 206-386-1980.
- 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29 at the Green Lake Branch, 7364 E. Green Lake Dr. N., 206-684-7547.
Math Buddies – Children in grades K-5 are invited to drop in at the Library to get better at math by playing learning games with a high school mentor.
- 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24 at the West Seattle Branch, 2306 42nd Ave. S.W., 206-684-7444.
Drop-in Chess – Children and teens are invited to drop by for fun and casual games of chess.
- 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24 at the High Point Branch, 3411 S.W. Raymond St., 206-684-7454.
Game On! – Tweens and teens are invited to come to the Library for board games and open play on the Kinect and Wii.
- 2 p.m. to 5 pm. Wednesday, Nov. 25 at the High Point Branch, 3411 S.W. Raymond St., 206-684-7454.
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27 at the Greenwood Branch, 8016 Greenwood Ave. N., 206-684-4086.
Learning Buddies – Children in grades K-5 are invited to drop in at the Library to get better at math and reading by playing learning games with a high school mentor.
- 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25 at the Columbia Branch, 4721 Rainier Ave. S., 206-386-1908.
For more information, visit www.spl.org/schoolbreaks, call the Library at 206-386-4636 or Ask A Librarian.
