Skyway Library is a local neighborhood gem. Located in the Bryn Mawr-Skyway area east of Renton Municipal Airport, Skyway Library offers free events and programs for all ages. Whether you’re looking for activities for toddlers and preschoolers, or hoping to find community resources for ages 18 and up, Skyway Library is your one-stop-shop for free things to do.
Skyway Library is open 6 days a week. There’s always something new on the event calendar, so be sure to check for special events. All events and activities at the library are free – but don’t forget your library card if you want to check out a book or two. Let’s jump into our list of 10 free things to do at Skyway Library.
10 Free Things to Do at Skyway Library
1. Kaleidoscope Play & Learn
This weekly program is for little ones ages newborn to 5. Join the fun on Thursday mornings. Have fun singing songs, sharing books, creating art and playing together. Trained facilitators from ChildHaven host this structured group for families and their children to learn life skills through play.
2. KidsQuest Little Labs
Join KidsQuest Children’s Museum to learn and play! Start with a story, then explore science, math and art concepts through hands-on experiences. This six-week program begins January 25, 2024 and is perfect for ages 3 to 5 (with an adult). It’s designed for preschool children who have not attended school and live in South King County. Note: There is no Little Lab on February 22 due to Presidents' Week break. Registration is required: Email uschwaig@kcls.org to save your space.
3. Family Story Time
Skyway Library is the place to be on Monday mornings for babies, toddler and preschoolers. Drop by for family story time each week. Enjoy stories, music, movement and rhymes that develop your child's early literacy skills. Stay for up to 30 minutes of play and social time afterward.
4. AweSUMM Math Space
Come for math puzzles, games and other hands-on activities with Seattle Universal Math Museum and MathHappens. They will have hands-on activities for small children, plus fun activities for elementary, middle and high school ages. This is a monthly drop-in after-school program on the fourth Tuesday of the month.
5. Tech Help
Have computer or software questions? A tech savvy volunteer can provide one-on-one help for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS. Drop by this weekly after school event on Tuesdays. Bring your smart phone, iPad or laptop and your questions. Note: The tech tutor cannot provide hardware assistance.
Skyway Library offers free events and classes for children, teens and people of all ages.
6. King County Department of Local Services Office Hours
Need support with county services? Department of Local Services staff are at the library once a week to offer free notary service, support with county building permits, pet license applications and general information about county services. Drop by to get help on Wednesday afternoons.
7. Free Tax Help by AARP Foundation
Filing taxes for the first time? Need help with a new form? Trained AARP volunteers will be at Skyway Library to offer free help this tax season. No age or income limits. For an appointment, click here. If you need help making an appointment, ask a librarian or come on Wednesdays, 12 to 4 p.m., and the Tax-Aide volunteer will help you.
8. Skyway Library Book Group
Join your neighbors for a lively book discussion. New members always welcome! The book group is geared toward adults ages 18 and up. It meets monthly, usually on the third Thursday afternoon of the month. Check the Skyway Library website for this month’s book and schedule.
9. Hora de Cuentos Familiar en Español / Online Spanish Story Time
Disfruten de cuentos interactivos, canciones y actividades para niños. Programa familiar, todas las edades son bienvenidas en compañía de un adulto. Por favor regístrese. (Después de registrarse, recibirá un correo electrónico de confirmación con el enlace Zoom del programa. El mismo enlace de zoom se utilizará cada semana para las Horas de Cuentos en Español. Si no ve un correo electrónico, verifique su carpeta de correo no deseado.)
10. Online Math Club: Math Games Grades K-1 (Study Zone)
This is a weekly online event. Math Club volunteers host games and activities to help students exercise their math skills. Classes are by suggested grade level, but students may attend lessons on any class they choose. Students should log in a few minutes before class begins. Click here for the schedule and login information or call Ask KCLS, 425.462.9600 or 800.462.9600.
This list of 10 free things to do at Skyway Library is just the beginning. With a free King County Library System (KCLS) library card, you can explore hundreds of free events, classes and workshops at nearby libraries including Renton Library and Fairwood Library. If you're looking for family fun in the Renton-Skyway area, start at the library!
Skyway Library is located at 12601 76th Avenue S., Seattle, WA 98178.
