Hora de Cuentos en Español / Spanish Story Time

Disfruten de historias, música, movimiento y rimas que desarrollan las habilidades de alfabetización temprana de sus niños. Posteriormente se ofrecerá una sesión de juego. Enjoy stories, music, movement and rhymes! Help develop your child’s early literacy skills. A pl......More

Disfruten de historias, música, movimiento y rimas que desarrollan las habilidades de alfabetización temprana de sus niños. Posteriormente se ofrecerá una sesión de juego. Enjoy stories, music, movement and rhymes! Help develop your child’s early literacy skills. A play session follows. No hay hora de cuentos el 28 de noviembre. No Story Time on November 28. Registration not required. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event.

Make a Ghost in a Jar!

Join us for Halloween in the Makerspace, and make your very own glow-in-the-dark ghost in a jar! All supplies provided.  Please register. Walk-ins welcome as space and supplies allow. 

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.

Caturday Crafts

Come for cat-themed arts and crafts in the Makerspace!  Registration not required. Walk-ins are welcome as space and supplies allow. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected]......More

Come for cat-themed arts and crafts in the Makerspace!  Registration not required. Walk-ins are welcome as space and supplies allow. 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.

Medicare Open Enrollment Workshop

In this free, in-person session discuss: What you can do during Open Enrollment Choosing and changing plans What Medigap plans are available How to get help paying for Medicare Presented by Denise, a ......More

In this free, in-person session discuss: What you can do during Open Enrollment Choosing and changing plans What Medigap plans are available How to get help paying for Medicare Presented by Denise, a Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) program volunteer. SHIBA provides free, unbiased and confidential assistance with Medicare health care choices. Solid Ground is your local SHIBA sponsor. 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. 

The Friendship Club

Come to a drop-in activity program for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. This is a monthly get-together to have fun, create art and make friends. We'll have tables with activities you can choose from such as jigsaw puzzles, coloring books, sim......More

Come to a drop-in activity program for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. This is a monthly get-together to have fun, create art and make friends. We'll have tables with activities you can choose from such as jigsaw puzzles, coloring books, simple art projects and more!  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.

Try It Today: Sew a Tote Bag

Create a masterpiece in the Makerspace! Measure, cut and sew your very own tote bag. Participants are encouraged to take the Intro to Sewing Machine Class before attending this class. Please register. Walk-ins are welcome as space allows. Please only register for one......More

Create a masterpiece in the Makerspace! Measure, cut and sew your very own tote bag. Participants are encouraged to take the Intro to Sewing Machine Class before attending this class. Please register. Walk-ins are welcome as space allows. Please only register for one day to ensure access to more patrons.  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 Machine Embroidery

Machine embroidery is a process where a specialized machine is used to create patterns on textiles.  Learn how to thread and operate the Brother Entrepreneur One PR1X in this introductory class.  All participants are required to sign a waiver before using the equipm......More

Machine embroidery is a process where a specialized machine is used to create patterns on textiles.  Learn how to thread and operate the Brother Entrepreneur One PR1X in this introductory class.  All participants are required to sign a waiver before using the equipment. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.  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.

Reading Buddies at the Federal Way Library (Study Zone)

Volunteers help students practice reading out loud. Two students are paired by reading level with each volunteer. Book selection focuses on readers in grades K-8 and English language learners in grades K-12. Reading Buddies share eBooks on an iPad. Books selection ch......More

Volunteers help students practice reading out loud. Two students are paired by reading level with each volunteer. Book selection focuses on readers in grades K-8 and English language learners in grades K-12. Reading Buddies share eBooks on an iPad. Books selection changes every two weeks.  Look for volunteers wearing the green Reading Buddies t-shirt. Add your name to the sign-up sheet for a 30-minute spot at your reading level. Study Zone Study Zone programs provide volunteer-led academic support for grades K-12. Programs include Tutors, Math Club, Reading Buddies and Kids & Teens Talk Time. Available online and in libraries. Online Study Zone programs are supervised by library staff. Visit Study Zone for the Terms of Use Agreement and steps KCLS is taking to maintain a safe and positive online space. 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.

After School Club

Hang out, eat snacks and have fun!  Play Nintendo Switch, color, read or do crafts. Enjoy a big selection of games, tabletop foosball, button-making, chess, LEGOS and more. Sponsored by the Friends of the Federal Way Libraries. For school-ages, tweens and teens.  He......More

Hang out, eat snacks and have fun!  Play Nintendo Switch, color, read or do crafts. Enjoy a big selection of games, tabletop foosball, button-making, chess, LEGOS and more. Sponsored by the Friends of the Federal Way Libraries. For school-ages, tweens and teens.  Held all year round. 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.

Tutors at the Federal Way Library (Study Zone)

Volunteer tutors provide homework help for grades K-12. They can also give language support for homework or translation in many languages. Students may drop in any time during Tutor hours. Look for volunteers wearing the Tutor t-shirt. Tutor Subjects Available: Su......More

Volunteer tutors provide homework help for grades K-12. They can also give language support for homework or translation in many languages. Students may drop in any time during Tutor hours. Look for volunteers wearing the Tutor t-shirt. Tutor Subjects Available: Subject and language availability may vary based on volunteer attendance. Unexpected absences or schedule changes can occur. All subjects are available for grades K-5 on each shift. Advanced Subjects for grades 6-12 and Languages available: Tuesdays, 6-8pm: Geometry, Algebra, General Science, Social Studies/History, English/Writing, Study Skills, Korean Wednesdays, 6-8pm: Geometry, Algebra, General Science, Social Studies/History, English/Writing, Study Skills, Korean Study Zone Study Zone programs provide volunteer-led academic support for grades K-12. Programs include Tutors, Math Club, Reading Buddies and Kids & Teens Talk Time. Available online and in libraries. Online Study Zone programs are supervised by library staff. Visit Study Zone for the Terms of Use Agreement and steps KCLS is taking to maintain a safe and positive online space. 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.

Young Toddler Story Time

Enjoy stories, music, movement and rhymes! Help develop your child's early literacy skills. No Story Time on November 27. Registration not required. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven ......More

Enjoy stories, music, movement and rhymes! Help develop your child's early literacy skills. No Story Time on November 27. 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.

Try It Today: Sew a Tote Bag

Create a masterpiece in the Makerspace! Measure, cut and sew your very own tote bag. Participants are encouraged to take the Intro to Sewing Machine Class before attending this class. Please register. Walk-ins are welcome as space allows. Please only register for one......More

Create a masterpiece in the Makerspace! Measure, cut and sew your very own tote bag. Participants are encouraged to take the Intro to Sewing Machine Class before attending this class. Please register. Walk-ins are welcome as space allows. Please only register for one day to ensure access to more patrons.  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.

Family Story Time

Enjoy stories, music, movement and rhymes! Help develop your child's early literacy skills. No Story Time on November 27. Registration not required. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven ......More

Enjoy stories, music, movement and rhymes! Help develop your child's early literacy skills. No Story Time on November 27. 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.

Learn About Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Are you curious about how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing our world? Are you interested in how this technology can make life easier? Learn about the basics of AI, how it is shaping our future, and how to avoid common AI scams. Registration not required. Spon......More

Are you curious about how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing our world? Are you interested in how this technology can make life easier? Learn about the basics of AI, how it is shaping our future, and how to avoid common AI scams. Registration not required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Federal Way Libraries. 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 Open Lab

Try out Makerspace equipment and discover your next passion project! Staff is available to provide basic support and training while helping you create a project of your own. All ages welcome. Ages 13 and younger with participating adult.  Makerspace equipment is ava......More

Try out Makerspace equipment and discover your next passion project! Staff is available to provide basic support and training while helping you create a project of your own. All ages welcome. Ages 13 and younger with participating adult.  Makerspace equipment is available on a first come, first served basis.  Waivers are required for the use of some Makerspace equipment. Ages 18 and younger must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. 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.

Hora de Cuentos en Español / Spanish Story Time

Disfruten de historias, música, movimiento y rimas que desarrollan las habilidades de alfabetización temprana de sus niños. Posteriormente se ofrecerá una sesión de juego. Enjoy stories, music, movement and rhymes! Help develop your child’s early literacy skills. A pl......More

Disfruten de historias, música, movimiento y rimas que desarrollan las habilidades de alfabetización temprana de sus niños. Posteriormente se ofrecerá una sesión de juego. Enjoy stories, music, movement and rhymes! Help develop your child’s early literacy skills. A play session follows. No hay hora de cuentos el 28 de noviembre. No Story Time on November 28. Registration not required. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event.

Intro to the Sound Booth

Learn about the equipment and software available in the sound recording booth in the Makerspace. Please register. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven......More

Learn about the equipment and software available in the sound recording booth in the Makerspace. 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.