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.

Federal Way Community Resource Center

We are living in stressful times and you may find yourself in need of support. Get the help you need.  Social Service representatives are here the first and third Thursday each month, to help you with: cash assistance employment and training education housing fo......More

We are living in stressful times and you may find yourself in need of support. Get the help you need.  Social Service representatives are here the first and third Thursday each month, to help you with: cash assistance employment and training education housing food assistance health/medical care mental health treatment substance use treatment transportation/ORCA Lift Services available may vary. The Resource Center is a collaborative effort between the Federal Way Library, Federal Way Municipal Court and community partners.   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.

Genealogy Help with South King County Genealogical Society

Genealogy questions? The South King County Genealogical Society (SKCGS) offers one-on-one, drop-in help with a volunteer.  Registration not required.  Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email......More

Genealogy questions? The South King County Genealogical Society (SKCGS) offers one-on-one, drop-in help with a volunteer.  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.

Intro to the Serger

Learn to use the library’s serger in this introductory class. Basics classes are educational only. We will not create take-home projects. All participants are required to sign a waiver before using the equipment. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.......More

Learn to use the library’s serger in this introductory class. Basics classes are educational only. We will not create take-home projects. 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.

Try It Today: Laser-Engraved Book Stamp

Join us for Try It Today where we will utilize the Glowforge Laser Printer to design and cut our own library book stamp. Then you will learn about how to 3D print a stamp handle using a Prusa 3D printer.   Please register. Walk-ins are welcome as space allows. Reaso......More

Join us for Try It Today where we will utilize the Glowforge Laser Printer to design and cut our own library book stamp. Then you will learn about how to 3D print a stamp handle using a Prusa 3D printer.   Please register. Walk-ins are 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.

Citizenship Test Preparation Class

Enhance your knowledge of the N400 Application for Naturalization form, practice for the reading and writing test and answer the U.S. History and Civics questions with Alysan Croydon, International Rescue Committee (IRC) Civics Specialist. Each class is 90 minutes lon......More

Enhance your knowledge of the N400 Application for Naturalization form, practice for the reading and writing test and answer the U.S. History and Civics questions with Alysan Croydon, International Rescue Committee (IRC) Civics Specialist. Each class is 90 minutes long and is operated on a ten-week quarter system, twice weekly, in-person on Tuesdays and online on Thursdays. You must be a Legal Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder) and have lived in the United States more than four years. To register, contact Alysan Croydon, [email protected]. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request for all events. Contact the library at least seven days before the event if you need accommodation. Send your request to [email protected].

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.

Branding Your Small Business: Photography Equipment

Learn how the Makerspace can help you grow your small business.  This class will teach you how to use a pop-up photo booth to take pictures of your merchandise. Learn about the equipment and take home pictures to use for your business. Please register. Reasonable ac......More

Learn how the Makerspace can help you grow your small business.  This class will teach you how to use a pop-up photo booth to take pictures of your merchandise. Learn about the equipment and take home pictures to use for your business. 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 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.

Small Business Coaching

Are you thinking of starting a business? Or have a business but want it to grow? Are you facing a business puzzle? Join a counselor from Business Impact NW for free, in-person, small business coaching the fourth Thursday of every month, except holidays. Schedule an ap......More

Are you thinking of starting a business? Or have a business but want it to grow? Are you facing a business puzzle? Join a counselor from Business Impact NW for free, in-person, small business coaching the fourth Thursday of every month, except holidays. Schedule an appointment through the link below, or drop-in during your next visit to the library. Please register at https://calendly.com/dropincalendar. 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.

Zine Meetup

Express yourself by making your own zine! What’s a zine (pronounced “zeen”)? It’s a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) magazine, pamphlet, comic or book on any topic. The library will provide supplies and inspiration.  Registration not required. Reasonable accommodation for peopl......More

Express yourself by making your own zine! What’s a zine (pronounced “zeen”)? It’s a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) magazine, pamphlet, comic or book on any topic. The library will provide supplies and inspiration.  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.

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. Registration not required. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event.

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.

Laser Engrave a Water Bottle

Use the xTool laser engraver to etch your own design onto a metal water bottle. All supplies provided. Please register.