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Library events in Seattle
Seattle's public library might be the best free venue in town: storytimes for the little ones, book clubs, workshops, author talks, and hands-on tech help. Most of it costs nothing. Here's what's actually coming up.
At a glance
87 upcoming programs are listed below, with start dates from Wed Oct 7 to Sat Oct 10, across 25 branches.
- Branches: Central Library (9), Southwest Branch (6), Ballard Branch (6), Online (6), NewHolly Branch (5), Broadview Branch (5) — plus 19 more branches.
- Family-friendly: 47 of the 87 programs are flagged for families.
Upcoming programs
"\;Battle for Paradise: Puerto Rico\, restrictions apply*&qu ot\; Exhibit
Wed Oct 7 · 10:00 AM · Central Library More info
Central Library, Seattle hosts "\;Battle for Paradise: Puerto Rico\, restrictions apply*&qu ot\; Exhibit on Wednesday, Oct 7.
2026 Southwest Artist Showcase
Wed Oct 7 · 10:00 AM · Southwest Branch More info
Southwest Branch, Seattle hosts 2026 Southwest Artist Showcase on Wednesday, Oct 7.
Baby Story Time
Wed Oct 7 · 12:30 PM · Northgate Branch More info
Baby Story Time at Northgate Branch, Seattle on Wednesday, Oct 7. Worth bringing the whole family.
Bilingual Toddler Story Time / Hora de cuentos bilingü\;e pa ra niñ\;os pequeñ\;os
Wed Oct 7 · 10:30 AM · Ballard Branch More info
On the calendar for Wednesday, Oct 7: Bilingual Toddler Story Time / Hora de cuentos bilingü\;e pa ra niñ\;os pequeñ\;os at Ballard Branch, Seattle. Bring the kids along.
Brick Buddies
Wed Oct 7 · 2:00 PM · Green Lake Branch More info
Brick Buddies at Green Lake Branch, Seattle on Wednesday, Oct 7. Good one for the kids.
Cello Concert with Gretchen Yanover
Wed Oct 7 · 10:45 AM · Central Library More info
Cello Concert with Gretchen Yanover is on Wednesday, Oct 7 at Central Library, Seattle.
Connect &\; Assist with Seattle Public Utilities
Wed Oct 7 · 2:00 PM · Rainier Beach Branch More info
Connect &\; Assist with Seattle Public Utilities is on Wednesday, Oct 7 at Rainier Beach Branch, Seattle.
English Conversation Circle
Wed Oct 7 · 4:00 PM · NewHolly Branch More info
Mark Wednesday, Oct 7: English Conversation Circle at NewHolly Branch, Seattle.
Family Story Time
Wed Oct 7 · 10:30 AM · Greenwood Branch More info
Family Story Time is on Wednesday, Oct 7 at Greenwood Branch, Seattle. Family-friendly.
Family Story Time
Wed Oct 7 · 10:30 AM · Douglass-Truth Branch More info
Douglass-Truth Branch, Seattle hosts Family Story Time on Wednesday, Oct 7. Good one for the kids.
Family Story Time
Wed Oct 7 · 6:00 PM · Southwest Branch More info
Southwest Branch, Seattle hosts Family Story Time on Wednesday, Oct 7. Bring the kids along.
Homework Help
Wed Oct 7 · 3:30 PM · Northgate Branch More info
Homework Help at Northgate Branch, Seattle on Wednesday, Oct 7. Family-friendly.
Homework Help
Wed Oct 7 · 3:30 PM · Broadview Branch More info
Wednesday, Oct 7: Homework Help at Broadview Branch, Seattle. Worth bringing the whole family.
Homework Help
Wed Oct 7 · 4:00 PM · High Point Branch More info
Mark Wednesday, Oct 7: Homework Help at High Point Branch, Seattle. Family-friendly.
Homework Help
Wed Oct 7 · 4:00 PM · Douglass-Truth Branch More info
Homework Help is on Wednesday, Oct 7 at Douglass-Truth Branch, Seattle. Family-friendly.
Homework Help
Wed Oct 7 · 4:30 PM · Lake City Branch More info
On the calendar for Wednesday, Oct 7: Homework Help at Lake City Branch, Seattle. Family-friendly.
Homework Help
Wed Oct 7 · 4:30 PM · Rainier Beach Branch More info
On the calendar for Wednesday, Oct 7: Homework Help at Rainier Beach Branch, Seattle. Family-friendly.
Kaleidoscope Play &\; Learn / Caleidoscopio Juega y Aprende
Wed Oct 7 · 10:00 AM · South Park Branch More info
On the calendar for Wednesday, Oct 7: Kaleidoscope Play &\; Learn / Caleidoscopio Juega y Aprende at South Park Branch, Seattle. Family-friendly.
KidsTeam
Wed Oct 7 · 3:30 PM · Greenwood Branch More info
KidsTeam at Greenwood Branch, Seattle on Wednesday, Oct 7. Bring the kids along.
Pajamas &\; Puppets Story Time
Wed Oct 7 · 7:00 PM · Northeast Branch More info
Mark Wednesday, Oct 7: Pajamas &\; Puppets Story Time at Northeast Branch, Seattle. Family-friendly.
Poké\;mon Club
Wed Oct 7 · 2:30 PM · NewHolly Branch More info
Poké\;mon Club is on Wednesday, Oct 7 at NewHolly Branch, Seattle. Good one for the kids.
Rec'\;N The Streets Kids Art Workshop
Wed Oct 7 · 3:00 PM · Delridge Branch More info
Delridge Branch, Seattle hosts Rec'\;N The Streets Kids Art Workshop on Wednesday, Oct 7. Family-friendly.
Virtual Citizenship Class - English
Wed Oct 7 · 2:00 PM · Online More info
Wednesday, Oct 7: Virtual Citizenship Class - English at Online, Seattle.
Virtual Workshop: Business Formation and Licensing
Wed Oct 7 · 1:00 PM · Online More info
Virtual Workshop: Business Formation and Licensing at Online, Seattle on Wednesday, Oct 7.
Weekly Movie
Wed Oct 7 · 1:00 PM · Ballard Branch More info
Weekly Movie is on Wednesday, Oct 7 at Ballard Branch, Seattle.
"\;Battle for Paradise: Puerto Rico\, restrictions apply*&qu ot\; Exhibit
Thu Oct 8 · 10:00 AM · Central Library More info
Central Library, Seattle hosts "\;Battle for Paradise: Puerto Rico\, restrictions apply*&qu ot\; Exhibit on Thursday, Oct 8.
"\;Battle for Paradise: Puerto Rico\, restrictions apply*: O pening Reception with Jo Cosme
Thu Oct 8 · 6:00 PM · Central Library More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 8: "\;Battle for Paradise: Puerto Rico\, restrictions apply*: O pening Reception with Jo Cosme at Central Library, Seattle.
2026 Southwest Artist Showcase
Thu Oct 8 · 10:00 AM · Southwest Branch More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 8: 2026 Southwest Artist Showcase at Southwest Branch, Seattle.
Adult Tutoring
Thu Oct 8 · 5:30 PM · Rainier Beach Branch More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 8: Adult Tutoring at Rainier Beach Branch, Seattle.
Author Talk: Dr. David Montgomery discusses “\;ReGen: A New Future for Farming\, Food\, and Health”\;
Thu Oct 8 · 7:00 PM · Central Library More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 8: Author Talk: Dr. David Montgomery discusses “\;ReGen: A New Future for Farming\, Food\, and Health”\; at Central Library, Seattle.
CANCELLED - Bilingual Family Story Time / La Hora de Cuentos Fam iliares Bilingü\;es
Thu Oct 8 · 10:30 AM · Lake City Branch More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 8: CANCELLED - Bilingual Family Story Time / La Hora de Cuentos Fam iliares Bilingü\;es at Lake City Branch, Seattle. Family-friendly.
Civic Coffee: Creativity Aging and Brain Health
Thu Oct 8 · 1:00 PM · non-library location More info
Thursday, Oct 8: Civic Coffee: Creativity Aging and Brain Health at non-library location, Seattle.
Denkyem Drop In and CoLab
Thu Oct 8 · 12:30 PM · Beacon Hill Branch More info
Beacon Hill Branch, Seattle hosts Denkyem Drop In and CoLab on Thursday, Oct 8.
English Conversation Circle
Thu Oct 8 · 4:00 PM · Northgate Branch More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 8: English Conversation Circle at Northgate Branch, Seattle.
Family Story Time
Thu Oct 8 · 10:30 AM · Wallingford Branch More info
Thursday, Oct 8: Family Story Time at Wallingford Branch, Seattle. Family-friendly.
Family Story Time
Thu Oct 8 · 6:45 PM · Queen Anne Branch More info
Family Story Time at Queen Anne Branch, Seattle on Thursday, Oct 8. Good one for the kids.
Game on for Kids!
Thu Oct 8 · 3:30 PM · Capitol Hill Branch More info
Thursday, Oct 8: Game on for Kids! at Capitol Hill Branch, Seattle. Bring the kids along.
Genealogy Drop-In
Thu Oct 8 · 2:00 PM · Northeast Branch More info
Genealogy Drop-In is on Thursday, Oct 8 at Northeast Branch, Seattle. Family-friendly.
Homework Help
Thu Oct 8 · 5:30 PM · NewHolly Branch More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 8: Homework Help at NewHolly Branch, Seattle. Good one for the kids.
Homework Help / Ayuda con la tarea
Thu Oct 8 · 4:30 PM · Lake City Branch More info
Lake City Branch, Seattle hosts Homework Help / Ayuda con la tarea on Thursday, Oct 8. Bring the kids along.
It'\;s About Time Writers Reading Series
Thu Oct 8 · 6:00 PM · Ballard Branch More info
Thursday, Oct 8: It'\;s About Time Writers Reading Series at Ballard Branch, Seattle.
Kaleidoscope Play &\; Learn / Caleidoscopio Juega y Aprende
Thu Oct 8 · 10:30 AM · Northgate Branch More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 8: Kaleidoscope Play &\; Learn / Caleidoscopio Juega y Aprende at Northgate Branch, Seattle. Worth bringing the whole family.
Medicare Made Clear
Thu Oct 8 · 6:00 PM · Northeast Branch More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 8: Medicare Made Clear at Northeast Branch, Seattle.
Monthly Movie: "\;Amadeus"\;
Thu Oct 8 · 1:00 PM · Broadview Branch More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 8: Monthly Movie: "\;Amadeus"\; at Broadview Branch, Seattle.
REACH - Connecting people experiencing homelessness with help an d resources
Thu Oct 8 · 10:30 AM · International District/Chinatown Branch More info
International District/Chinatown Branch, Seattle hosts REACH - Connecting people experiencing homelessness with help an d resources on Thursday, Oct 8.
Reading with Rover
Thu Oct 8 · 4:00 PM · Columbia Branch More info
Thursday, Oct 8: Reading with Rover at Columbia Branch, Seattle. Good one for the kids.
Sensory Friendly Music
Thu Oct 8 · 5:30 PM · Greenwood Branch More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 8: Sensory Friendly Music at Greenwood Branch, Seattle. Bring the kids along.
Storytelling Magic
Thu Oct 8 · 4:00 PM · Green Lake Branch More info
Storytelling Magic at Green Lake Branch, Seattle on Thursday, Oct 8.
Tai Chi for Stability
Thu Oct 8 · 10:30 AM · Broadview Branch More info
Thursday, Oct 8: Tai Chi for Stability at Broadview Branch, Seattle.
Tech 101: Passwords &\; Digital Security
Thu Oct 8 · 5:30 PM · Montlake Branch More info
Tech 101: Passwords &\; Digital Security is on Thursday, Oct 8 at Montlake Branch, Seattle.
Teen Zone!
Thu Oct 8 · 4:00 PM · Douglass-Truth Branch More info
Teen Zone! is on Thursday, Oct 8 at Douglass-Truth Branch, Seattle. Good one for the kids.
Toddler Story Time
Thu Oct 8 · 10:30 AM · Columbia Branch More info
Thursday, Oct 8: Toddler Story Time at Columbia Branch, Seattle. Worth bringing the whole family.
Toddler Story Time
Thu Oct 8 · 10:30 AM · Southwest Branch More info
Toddler Story Time is on Thursday, Oct 8 at Southwest Branch, Seattle. Bring the kids along.
Virtual &\; In-Person Citizenship Class - English &\; Viet namese / Lớ\;p họ\;c về\; Quố\;c tị\;ch Tr̘ 1\;c tuyế\;n và\; Trự\;c tiế\;p - Tiế\;ng ViN 79\;t và\; Tiế\;ng Anh
Thu Oct 8 · 9:00 AM · Online More info
Virtual &\; In-Person Citizenship Class - English &\; Viet namese / Lớ\;p họ\;c về\; Quố\;c tị\;ch Tr̘ 1\;c tuyế\;n và\; Trự\;c tiế\;p - Tiế\;ng ViN 79\;t và\; Tiế\;ng Anh at Online, Seattle on Thursday, Oct 8.
Virtual Consult - Business Formation and Licensing
Thu Oct 8 · 9:30 AM · Online More info
Virtual Consult - Business Formation and Licensing is on Thursday, Oct 8 at Online, Seattle.
Virtual English Conversation Circle
Thu Oct 8 · 6:00 PM · Online More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 8: Virtual English Conversation Circle at Online, Seattle.
Virtual Intellectual Property Law Consults for Artists
Thu Oct 8 · 3:00 PM · Online More info
Thursday, Oct 8: Virtual Intellectual Property Law Consults for Artists at Online, Seattle.
Youth Drop-in Chess
Thu Oct 8 · 4:00 PM · High Point Branch More info
Thursday, Oct 8: Youth Drop-in Chess at High Point Branch, Seattle. Good one for the kids.
"\;Battle for Paradise: Puerto Rico\, restrictions apply*&qu ot\; Exhibit
Fri Oct 9 · 10:00 AM · Central Library More info
Central Library, Seattle hosts "\;Battle for Paradise: Puerto Rico\, restrictions apply*&qu ot\; Exhibit on Friday, Oct 9.
2026 Southwest Artist Showcase
Fri Oct 9 · 10:00 AM · Southwest Branch More info
Southwest Branch, Seattle hosts 2026 Southwest Artist Showcase on Friday, Oct 9.
Baby Story Time
Fri Oct 9 · 11:00 AM · Delridge Branch More info
Mark Friday, Oct 9: Baby Story Time at Delridge Branch, Seattle. Bring the kids along.
Brick Buddies
Fri Oct 9 · 4:00 PM · Rainier Beach Branch More info
Brick Buddies at Rainier Beach Branch, Seattle on Friday, Oct 9. Family-friendly.
CANCELLED - Nature Kids
Fri Oct 9 · 11:00 AM · Broadview Branch More info
CANCELLED - Nature Kids is on Friday, Oct 9 at Broadview Branch, Seattle. Family-friendly.
Disability Empowerment Center Outreach
Fri Oct 9 · 1:00 PM · Central Library More info
Disability Empowerment Center Outreach is on Friday, Oct 9 at Central Library, Seattle.
English Conversation Circle
Fri Oct 9 · 12:30 PM · High Point Branch More info
English Conversation Circle at High Point Branch, Seattle on Friday, Oct 9.
Family Story Time
Fri Oct 9 · 10:30 AM · Magnolia Branch More info
Magnolia Branch, Seattle hosts Family Story Time on Friday, Oct 9. Good one for the kids.
Family Story Time
Fri Oct 9 · 10:30 AM · Capitol Hill Branch More info
Family Story Time at Capitol Hill Branch, Seattle on Friday, Oct 9. Worth bringing the whole family.
Game On for Kids! Role-playing game (RPG)
Fri Oct 9 · 3:00 PM · NewHolly Branch More info
Friday, Oct 9: Game On for Kids! Role-playing game (RPG) at NewHolly Branch, Seattle. Worth bringing the whole family.
Garden Hotline Presents: Grow Your Own Microgreens
Fri Oct 9 · 2:00 PM · Queen Anne Branch More info
Garden Hotline Presents: Grow Your Own Microgreens at Queen Anne Branch, Seattle on Friday, Oct 9. Worth bringing the whole family.
Kaleidoscope Play &\; Learn / Caleidoscopio Juega y Aprende
Fri Oct 9 · 10:30 AM · Columbia Branch More info
Columbia Branch, Seattle hosts Kaleidoscope Play &\; Learn / Caleidoscopio Juega y Aprende on Friday, Oct 9. Worth bringing the whole family.
Kaleidoscope Play and Learn / Ku ciyaarista iyo barashada qalab ka Kaleidoscope-ka
Fri Oct 9 · 10:30 AM · NewHolly Branch More info
Kaleidoscope Play and Learn / Ku ciyaarista iyo barashada qalab ka Kaleidoscope-ka at NewHolly Branch, Seattle on Friday, Oct 9. Bring the kids along.
La Hora de Cuentos Familiares
Fri Oct 9 · 11:15 AM · Greenwood Branch More info
La Hora de Cuentos Familiares is on Friday, Oct 9 at Greenwood Branch, Seattle. Worth bringing the whole family.
Seattle Loves Books Letterpress Pop-Up
Fri Oct 9 · 3:30 PM · Ballard Branch More info
Ballard Branch, Seattle hosts Seattle Loves Books Letterpress Pop-Up on Friday, Oct 9.
Toddler Story Time
Fri Oct 9 · 10:30 AM · Beacon Hill Branch More info
On the calendar for Friday, Oct 9: Toddler Story Time at Beacon Hill Branch, Seattle. Good one for the kids.
Veteran Services Drop In
Fri Oct 9 · 10:00 AM · Ballard Branch More info
Ballard Branch, Seattle hosts Veteran Services Drop In on Friday, Oct 9.
普\;通\;话\;故\;事\;会\; / 國 \;語\;故\;事\;會\;
Sat Oct 10 · 10:30 AM · Central Library More info
Central Library, Seattle hosts 普\;通\;话\;故\;事\;会\; / 國 \;語\;故\;事\;會\; on Saturday, Oct 10. Bring the kids along.
"\;Battle for Paradise: Puerto Rico\, restrictions apply*&qu ot\; Exhibit
Sat Oct 10 · 10:00 AM · Central Library More info
Mark Saturday, Oct 10: "\;Battle for Paradise: Puerto Rico\, restrictions apply*&qu ot\; Exhibit at Central Library, Seattle.
2026 Southwest Artist Showcase
Sat Oct 10 · 10:00 AM · Southwest Branch More info
Southwest Branch, Seattle hosts 2026 Southwest Artist Showcase on Saturday, Oct 10.
Adult Tutoring
Sat Oct 10 · 10:30 AM · Broadview Branch More info
Mark Saturday, Oct 10: Adult Tutoring at Broadview Branch, Seattle.
Arabic Story Time / و\;ق\;ت\; ا\;ل\; 602\;ص\;ص\; ب\;ا\;ل\;ع\;ر\;ب\;&# 1610\;ة\;
Sat Oct 10 · 10:30 AM · Lake City Branch More info
Saturday, Oct 10: Arabic Story Time / و\;ق\;ت\; ا\;ل\; 602\;ص\;ص\; ب\;ا\;ل\;ع\;ر\;ب\;&# 1610\;ة\; at Lake City Branch, Seattle. Worth bringing the whole family.
Arts &\; Movement with Rec'\;n the Streets
Sat Oct 10 · 11:00 AM · Columbia Branch More info
On the calendar for Saturday, Oct 10: Arts &\; Movement with Rec'\;n the Streets at Columbia Branch, Seattle.
Community Notary Day
Sat Oct 10 · 12:00 PM · Douglass-Truth Branch More info
Community Notary Day at Douglass-Truth Branch, Seattle on Saturday, Oct 10.
English Conversation Circle
Sat Oct 10 · 10:30 AM · Beacon Hill Branch More info
Beacon Hill Branch, Seattle hosts English Conversation Circle on Saturday, Oct 10.
Innovative Hire\, Part 1: All About the Resume
Sat Oct 10 · 11:00 AM · Wallingford Branch More info
Mark Saturday, Oct 10: Innovative Hire\, Part 1: All About the Resume at Wallingford Branch, Seattle.
La Hora de Cuentos Familiares
Sat Oct 10 · 10:00 AM · South Park Branch More info
On the calendar for Saturday, Oct 10: La Hora de Cuentos Familiares at South Park Branch, Seattle. Good one for the kids.
La Hora de Cuentos Familiares
Sat Oct 10 · 11:30 AM · Beacon Hill Branch More info
Saturday, Oct 10: La Hora de Cuentos Familiares at Beacon Hill Branch, Seattle. Good one for the kids.
Toddler Play Group
Sat Oct 10 · 10:00 AM · Ballard Branch More info
Mark Saturday, Oct 10: Toddler Play Group at Ballard Branch, Seattle. Bring the kids along.
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Good to know
- Most library programs are free, but the popular ones need registration — sign up on the library's site, don't just show up.
- Storytimes fill up fast on weekend mornings; weekday sessions are calmer and easier with a stroller.
- Big library systems run the same program at different branches on different days — check the branch before you go.
- Bring your library card: some workshops, equipment bookings, and room reservations require one.
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