Physics with the Pacific Science Center

Can you overcome the strength of an electric magnet? Watt does it take to make an electrical circuit? Explore all that physics has to offer as you explore light, sound, electricity, and motion with the Pacific Science Center! This interactive exhibit will be available ......More

Can you overcome the strength of an electric magnet? Watt does it take to make an electrical circuit? Explore all that physics has to offer as you explore light, sound, electricity, and motion with the Pacific Science Center! This interactive exhibit will be available to view anytime between 2:30 and 5:30pm. Registration not required. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Early Release Day Games & Crafts

Enjoy games, crafts and free snacks! Activities include board and card games, LEGOs, tabletop foosball and chess. Enjoy button-making, beading, friendship bracelets, origami, paper crafts and more. Sponsored by the Friends of the Federal Way Libraries. On most Feder......More

Enjoy games, crafts and free snacks! Activities include board and card games, LEGOs, tabletop foosball and chess. Enjoy button-making, beading, friendship bracelets, origami, paper crafts and more. Sponsored by the Friends of the Federal Way Libraries. On most Federal Way School District early release days.  Please note, there is no program on Oct. 3, 10, & 17, Nov. 7 & 28. For school-age kids and teens. Adults welcome with children. Registration not required. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Mini Makers Youth Drop-In Activity

Stop by the Makerspace for some self-directed fun with a variety of materials. Participants will also get the opportunity to make a sublimation puzzle. Supplies will be limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Ornament Workshop

Join teen volunteers from the library's Teen Advisory Group and make your own holiday ornaments to take home! Registration not required. All supplies provided. While supplies last. Sponsored by the Friends of the Federal Way Libraries. Ages 7 and up. Young partic......More

Join teen volunteers from the library's Teen Advisory Group and make your own holiday ornaments to take home! Registration not required. All supplies provided. While supplies last. Sponsored by the Friends of the Federal Way Libraries. Ages 7 and up. Young participants should have adult supervision. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Intro to Digitization

Explore the digitization equipment in the Makerspace. Learn how to convert vinyl records, VHS tapes, audiocassette tapes and 8mm film into digital files. Please register. Walk-ins welcome as space allows.  Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is ava......More

Explore the digitization equipment in the Makerspace. Learn how to convert vinyl records, VHS tapes, audiocassette tapes and 8mm film into digital files. Please register. Walk-ins welcome as space allows.  Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Come on D&D adventures with other fortune hunters!  Drink at the best pubs and sleep on the worst hay as we scour the lands and crawl dungeons for treasure...and maybe save a few creatures and humans along the way. Free snacks, too. Sponsored by the Friends of the F......More

Come on D&D adventures with other fortune hunters!  Drink at the best pubs and sleep on the worst hay as we scour the lands and crawl dungeons for treasure...and maybe save a few creatures and humans along the way. Free snacks, too. Sponsored by the Friends of the Federal Way Libraries. For teens and tweens, ages 11 and older. Please register. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Makerspace Independent Study

The Federal Way Library Makerspace Independent Study provides access to Makerspace resources.  The following guidelines apply: ......More

The Federal Way Library Makerspace Independent Study provides access to Makerspace resources.  The following guidelines apply: One piece of equipment or kit per patron, as available.* Limited supplies and no staffed support (exceptions for any accessibility reason).  Patrons younger than 18 are welcome with a participating adult. Equipment is available on a first come, first served basis and limited to room capacity.  Laser printing is limited to a total of one hour of time per person. *Resources may be unavailable without warning, due to programming and ongoing maintenance. Patrons who are hoping for individualized learning opportunities are invited to join Open Labs and various equipment basics classes for more help and assistance.  Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Bring Your Own Book Club

Have you always wanted to join a book club but couldn’t commit? Are you tired of assigned reading? Then this casual book discussion group is for you! Bring what you are currently reading and leave with recommendations. Instead of discussing a single book, talk about a......More

Have you always wanted to join a book club but couldn’t commit? Are you tired of assigned reading? Then this casual book discussion group is for you! Bring what you are currently reading and leave with recommendations. Instead of discussing a single book, talk about a variety of books, blogs, podcasts, movies and more! Refreshments provided while supplies last. The optional theme for December 2025 is a book with a one word title! Registration not required.  Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Taller de Costura Basica / Basic Sewing Workshop In Spanish

Acompáñenos a un taller de costura en español. Durante la actividad, aprenderá los conceptos básicos del uso de la máquina de coser y creará un pequeño proyecto para llevar a casa. Cupo limitado, se asigna por orden de llegada. Para más información: ......More

Acompáñenos a un taller de costura en español. Durante la actividad, aprenderá los conceptos básicos del uso de la máquina de coser y creará un pequeño proyecto para llevar a casa. Cupo limitado, se asigna por orden de llegada. Para más información: [email protected] o 425.369.3223 (No recibimos mensajes de texto) Damos la bienvenida a solicitudes de adaptaciones razonables; comuníquese con [email protected] para obtener más información sobre adaptaciones. Los subtítulos automáticos siempre están disponibles para eventos en línea. Join us for a sewing workshop in Spanish. Participants will learn the basics of sewing machine use and will create a small project to take home. First-come, first-served. Space is limited. For more information, email [email protected] or call 425.369.3223. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Intro to Cricut

Find out how to cut, draw and more with the Cricut crafting machines. Learn how to use the Maker 3 and how to start your first project.  Please register. Walk-ins welcome as space allows.  Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request......More

Find out how to cut, draw and more with the Cricut crafting machines. Learn how to use the Maker 3 and how to start your first project.  Please register. Walk-ins welcome as space allows.  Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Neurodivergent Makers

Make friends and enjoy fun crafts and activities in a welcoming space.  Designed for neurodivergent folks and those on the Autism Spectrum.  Parents, siblings and friends welcome. Registration not required. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is a......More

Make friends and enjoy fun crafts and activities in a welcoming space.  Designed for neurodivergent folks and those on the Autism Spectrum.  Parents, siblings and friends welcome. Registration not required. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Sew, Whatever!

Explore free-to-use sewing machines, sergers and cutting mats with help from staff. Bring your own projects and/or practice your skills with a short monthly project. This month we will create a fabric pumpkin!  While supplies last. Registration not required.  Reaso......More

Explore free-to-use sewing machines, sergers and cutting mats with help from staff. Bring your own projects and/or practice your skills with a short monthly project. This month we will create a fabric pumpkin!  While supplies last. Registration not required.  Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Makerspace Independent Study

The Federal Way Library Makerspace Independent Study provides access to Makerspace resources.  The following guidelines apply: ......More

The Federal Way Library Makerspace Independent Study provides access to Makerspace resources.  The following guidelines apply: One piece of equipment or kit per patron, as available.* Limited supplies and no staffed support (exceptions for any accessibility reason).  Patrons younger than 18 are welcome with a participating adult. Equipment is available on a first come, first served basis and limited to room capacity.  Laser printing is limited to a total of one hour of time per person. *Resources may be unavailable without warning, due to programming and ongoing maintenance. Patrons who are hoping for individualized learning opportunities are invited to join Open Labs and various equipment basics classes for more help and assistance.  Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Makerspace Independent Study

The Federal Way Library Makerspace Independent Study provides access to Makerspace resources.  Please follow these guidelines: ......More

The Federal Way Library Makerspace Independent Study provides access to Makerspace resources.  Please follow these guidelines: One piece of equipment or kit per patron, as available.* Limited supplies and no staffed support (exceptions for any accessibility reason).  Patrons younger than 18 are welcome with a participating adult. Equipment is available on a first come, first served basis and limited to room capacity.  Laser printing is limited to a total of one hour of time per person. *Resources may be unavailable without warning, due to programming and ongoing maintenance. Patrons who are hoping for individualized learning opportunities are invited to join Open Labs and various equipment basics classes for more help and assistance.  Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

LEGO Brick Building

The library provides the LEGO and DUPLO bricks, you provide the fun!  Build, create and share your masterpiece with fellow builders. Sponsored by the KCLS Foundation and the Friends of the Federal Way Libraries. Ages 2 and older. Registration not required. Reasona......More

The library provides the LEGO and DUPLO bricks, you provide the fun!  Build, create and share your masterpiece with fellow builders. Sponsored by the KCLS Foundation and the Friends of the Federal Way Libraries. Ages 2 and older. Registration not required. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Simple Beading Crafts for Kids

Design your own simple beaded jewelry or creation to take home.  All materials provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Federal Way Libraries. Ages 3 and older. Registration not required. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by reque......More

Design your own simple beaded jewelry or creation to take home.  All materials provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Federal Way Libraries. Ages 3 and older. Registration not required. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Makerspace Independent Study

The Federal Way Library Makerspace Independent Study provides access to Makerspace resources.  Please follow these guidelines: ......More

The Federal Way Library Makerspace Independent Study provides access to Makerspace resources.  Please follow these guidelines: One piece of equipment or kit per patron, as available.* Limited supplies and no staffed support (exceptions for any accessibility reason).  Patrons younger than 18 are welcome with a participating adult. Equipment is available on a first come, first served basis and limited to room capacity.  Laser printing is limited to a total of one hour of time per person. *Resources may be unavailable without warning, due to programming and ongoing maintenance. Patrons who are hoping for individualized learning opportunities are invited to join Open Labs and various equipment basics classes for more help and assistance.  Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.