School Break Events for Kids and Teens at The Seattle Public Library Feb. 16 to 25
release date: February 6, 2018
The Seattle Public Library has a variety of activities scheduled for children, tweens and teens during the mid-winter break from school. Beginning Friday, Feb. 16 through Sunday, Feb. 25, the Library will offer free programs ranging from Lego Mania and tinkering to movies, crafts, games, service learning and more! See below for the schedule of events or visit www.spl.org/schoolbreaks.
Younger Students (Ages 4-12)
Kids Cafe Afterschool Meals – Free meals will be available for the remainder of the school year, through June 22, 2018. All kids are welcome—no proof of income, address or citizenship is ever required. Presented in partnership with Food Lifeline, Boeing and the USDA.
- Special times for Mid-Winter Break, check the calendar at the Broadview Branch, 12755 Greenwood Ave. N., 206-684-7519.
- 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. every weekday at the High Point Branch, 3411 S.W. Raymond St., 206-684-7454.
- 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. every weekday at the South Park Branch, 8604 Eighth Ave. S., 206-615-1688.
Lego Mania and Brick Builders – Create something imaginative with Lego bricks! The Library has bricks, blocks, wheels and other building tools for free play and fun.
- 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18 at the Capitol Hill Branch, 425 Harvard Ave. E., 206-684-4715.
- Noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22 at the Lake City Branch, 12501 28th Ave. N.E., 206-684-7518.
- 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22 at the Beacon Hill Branch, 2821 Beacon Ave. S., 206-684-4711.
- 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25 at the Montlake Branch, 2401 24th Ave. E., 206-684-4720.
Tinkerlab Drop-In – Drop in and work on a fun craft or challenge! Tinker around with construction and builder kit based on science, technology, engineering and math concepts.
- 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20 at the Beacon Hill Branch, 2821 Beacon Ave. S., 206-684-4711.
- 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21 at the NewHolly Branch, 7058 32nd Ave. S., 206-386-1905.
- 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21 at the West Seattle Branch, 2306 42nd Ave. S.W., 206-684-7444.
- 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21 at the Southwest Branch, 9010 35th Ave. S.W., 206-684-7455.
- 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22 at the Columbia Branch, 4721 Rainier Ave. S., 206-386-1908. For ages 7-12.
- 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23 at the Columbia Branch, 4721 Rainier Ave. S., 206-386-1908.
- 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Rainier Beach Branch, 9125 Rainier Ave. S., 206-386-1906.
The Three Little Pigs Design Challenge – Enjoy a retelling of the story The Three Little Pigs, and then challenge yourself to build a house of straws, sticks or bricks that will withstand the huffing and puffing of Mr. Wolf! For ages 7 to 12.
- 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20 at the Columbia Branch, 4721 Rainier Ave. S., 206-386-1908.
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, Feb. 20 at the High Point Branch, 3411 S.W. Raymond St., 206-684-7454.
- 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22 at the Northeast Branch, 6801 35th Ave. N.E., 206-684-7539.
Drop-in 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. Come join the fun!
- 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21 at the International District/Chinatown Branch, 713 Eighth Ave. S., 206-386-1300.
Craft Extravaganza and LEGO Mania – Children and their families are invited to make crafts, play with LEGO bricks and explore the contents of a Burke Museum specimen box!
- Noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22 at the Lake City Branch, 12501 28th Ave. N.E., 206-684-7518.
Teen Students (Ages 13-18)
Kids Cafe Afterschool Meals – Free meals will be available for the remainder of the school year, through June 22, 2018. All kids are welcome—no proof of income, address or citizenship is ever required. Presented in partnership with Food Lifeline, Boeing and the USDA.
- Special times for Mid-Winter Break, check the calendar at the Broadview Branch, 12755 Greenwood Ave. N., 206-684-7519.
- 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. every weekday at the High Point Branch, 3411 S.W. Raymond St., 206-684-7454.
- 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. every weekday at the South Park Branch, 8604 Eighth Ave. S., 206-615-1688.
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.
- 3:45 p.m. to 5:15 pm. Friday, Feb. 16 at the Douglass-Truth Branch, 2300 E. Yesler Way, 206-684-4704.
Service Learning Interns – Join other teens to help with programs, guide the Library and work on group projects to benefit the library and community. Service learning credit is available to high school students. Applications are required; call the branch for details.
- 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20 at the Northeast Branch, 6801 35th Ave. N.E., 206-684-7539.
- 4:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20 at the Southwest Branch, 9010 35th Ave. S.W., 206-684-7455.
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, Feb. 20 at the High Point Branch, 3411 S.W. Raymond St., Seattle, 206-684-7454.
- 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22 at the Northeast Branch, 6801 35th Ave. N.E., 206-684-7539.
Tinkerlab Drop-In – Drop in and work on a fun craft or challenge! Tinker around with construction and builder kit based on science, technology, engineering and math concepts.
- 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21 at the NewHolly Branch, 7058 32nd Ave. S., 206-386-1905.
- 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23 at the Columbia Branch, 4721 Rainier Ave. S., 206-386-1908.
Game On – Tweens and teens can get some game time at the Library with a Mid-Winter Break special edition of board games and open play on the Kinect and Wii.
- 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21 at the High Point Branch, 3411 S.W. Raymond St., 206-684-7454.
Movies – Watch a free film at the Library! Popcorn is provided. Space is limited and early arrival is suggested.
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25 – "Loving" (PG-13) at the Ballard Branch, 5614 22nd Ave. N.W., 206-684-4089.