Storytimes near KIRKLAND LIBRARY

Kirkland, 308 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, WA 98033

Enjoy stories, music, movement and rhymes! Help develop your baby’s early literacy skills. A short play time follows.  Newborn to 12 months with adult. Registration not required. First come, first seated. Space is limited. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Kirkland, 308 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, WA 98033

From monster hunters to magic school students to superheroes, tabletop roleplaying games go far beyond Dungeons and Dragons! Join game master Emily Donnel to play RPGs that let you be anything your heart desires. Emily’s personal library of tabletop roleplaying games, collected over a decade of playing TTRPGs, will be on display for inspiration, as well as information on free roleplaying game resources. For Middle and High Schoolers. Snacks provided by the Friends of the Library of Kirkland. This is part of a series: Tuesday, June 23, 5:30-7:30pm at Kingsgate Library Intro to Dungeons and Dragons Saturday, August 8, 1:30-3:30pm at Kingsgate Library Fantasy Mapmaking Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Kirkland, 308 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, WA 98033

Come for stories, music, movement and rhymes in the grassy area in front of the Kirkland Library!  Dress for the weather and bring something to sit on.  Registration not required. In the case of inclement weather, excessive heat, or if the air quality is deemed unhealthy to sensitive populations, Outdoor Family  Story Time will be canceled. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Kirkland, 308 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, WA 98033

Bring what you are currently reading to share and connect with the community! You'll leave with recommendations from the group. Instead of discussing a single book, talk about books you’ve loved, books you’ve hated and books you want to read! New members always welcome. Registration not required. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Kirkland, 308 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, WA 98033

Enjoy stories, music, movement and rhymes! Help develop your baby’s early literacy skills. A short play time follows.  Newborn to 12 months with adult. Registration not required. First come, first seated. Space is limited. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Kirkland, 308 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, WA 98033

Play chess and have fun! All materials provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library of Kirkland. Registration not required.

Kirkland, 308 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, WA 98033

Join us for Kirkland Library's Pokémon Club! Play the Pokémon Trading Card Game. If you're a beginner, learn how to play with a guided deck. If you already know how it's done, play a game with provided cards. Then have fun drawing Pokémon, doing activities, and getting small giveaway items (while supplies last)! Best for children 5-10.  No registration required, but space and supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. In partnership with AASL/ALSC and The Pokémon Company.

Kirkland, 308 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, WA 98033

Come for stories, music, movement and rhymes in the grassy area in front of the Kirkland Library!  Dress for the weather and bring something to sit on.  Registration not required. In the case of inclement weather, excessive heat, or if the air quality is deemed unhealthy to sensitive populations, Outdoor Family  Story Time will be canceled. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Kirkland, 308 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, WA 98033

For crafters of all kinds! Bring your own project to work on and spend some time getting to know other crafters in your community.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Kirkland Library. For adults. No registration required. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email  access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Kirkland, 308 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, WA 98033

Kid readers are welcome to drop-in to our Summer Reading Genre Book Group. Read a book that's just right for you in each genre, then come tell us about it. Or just show up and hear about some great books in the following categories:  Wednesday, July 22, 2026  Time Machine! Great Historical Fiction for Kids Wednesday, August 5, 2026  Tricksters and Travelers-- Folklore and World Stories for Kids Wednesday, August 19, 2026 For Real! Realistic Fiction and Funny Books for Kids There will be a fun craft or activity as part of each program.

Kirkland, 308 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, WA 98033

Beats Beyond Boundaries provides neurodivergent school-aged youth and their families a fun, supportive space to make and enjoy music. Music Therapist Elizabeth VanSant guides engaging activities that nurture emotional, cognitive, and motor development while fostering meaningful, low-pressure shared moments among participants. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Kirkland (FOLK). Ages 6 to 10 with adult. Kids of all abilities are welcome. Registration not required. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Kirkland, 308 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, WA 98033

Enjoy stories, music, movement and rhymes! Help develop your baby’s early literacy skills. A short play time follows.  Newborn to 12 months with adult. Registration not required. First come, first seated. Space is limited. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Kirkland, 308 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, WA 98033

Do your kids love making noise? Charlie Williams, aka “The Noise Guy,” uses amazing, realistic vocal imitations during his literacy programs that inspire kids to become roaring readers. This program will be held in the grassy area in front of the Kirkland Library. Dress for the weather, and bring something to sit on . Registration not required. Best for ages 5-10, but open to all-ages. In the case of inclement weather, excessive heat, or if the air quality is deemed unhealthy to sensitive populations, the program  will be cancelled.

Kirkland, 308 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, WA 98033

Qigong (pronounced “chee-gong”) is an “energy exercise” that connects the mind and body to promote healing. Learn to use your breath in a simple practice to help circulate your body’s energy and connect with others.  Leave this workshop feeling both energized and relaxed!  Please wear loose, comfortable clothing. Registration not required. 25 free tickets will be given out from staff at 12:30pm Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Kirkland, 308 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, WA 98033

Come for stories, music, movement and rhymes in the grassy area in front of the Kirkland Library!  Dress for the weather and bring something to sit on.  Registration not required. In the case of inclement weather, excessive heat, or if the air quality is deemed unhealthy to sensitive populations, Outdoor Family  Story Time will be canceled. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Kirkland, 308 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, WA 98033

Enjoy stories, music, movement and rhymes! Help develop your baby’s early literacy skills. A short play time follows.  Newborn to 12 months with adult. Registration not required. First come, first seated. Space is limited. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Kirkland, 308 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, WA 98033

Come for stories, music, movement and rhymes in the grassy area in front of the Kirkland Library!  Dress for the weather and bring something to sit on.  Registration not required. In the case of inclement weather, excessive heat, or if the air quality is deemed unhealthy to sensitive populations, Outdoor Family  Story Time will be canceled. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Kirkland, 308 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, WA 98033

Join artist and teacher Rosy Coe in this beginner-friendly class to transform a simple glass plate into a unique piece of functional art using decorative papers, napkins, and paints. We’ll cover design placement, layering techniques, sealing methods, and finishing touches to give your project a polished, professional look. All materials provided and one glass object per person. For adults. No registration. Space is limited to 24, free ticket will be available from staff starting at 1:30pm. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Kirkland, 308 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, WA 98033

Kid readers are welcome to drop-in to our Summer Reading Genre Book Group. Read a book that's just right for you in each genre, then come tell us about it. Or just show up and hear about some great books in the following categories:  Wednesday, August 5, 2026  Tricksters and Travelers-- Folklore and World Stories for Kids Wednesday, August 19, 2026 For Real! Realistic Fiction and Funny Books for Kids There will be a fun craft or activity as part of each program.

Kirkland, 308 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, WA 98033

Beats Beyond Boundaries provides neurodivergent school-aged youth and their families a fun, supportive space to make and enjoy music. Music Therapist Elizabeth VanSant guides engaging activities that nurture emotional, cognitive, and motor development while fostering meaningful, low-pressure shared moments among participants. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Kirkland (FOLK). Ages 6 to 10 with adult. Kids of all abilities are welcome. Registration not required. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.