Kent Library

08/11/2026

There are still spots left for the Tween Escape Room at the Kent Panther Lake Library. Ages 10-14 can test their problem solving skills to earn prizes . Sign up for one of three sessions at https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?q=tween%20escape%20room

Ages 10-14, join us for an escape room! Our escape room theme this year is The Disappearing Art Teacher. Join us on Wednesday, August 12 to solve the puzzle and earn prizes. For ages 10-14 only. Sign up for one session (5pm, 6pm, or 7pm) at https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?q=tween%20escape%20room&locations=155

08/07/2026

Dig into Dino's Concert with Mikey the Rad Scientist at Library Connection at Southcenter
Thursday, August 13, 10:30am–11:15am

Ages 2 - 8, families welcome.
Registration not required. Space is limited.

Library Connection at Southcenter
1386 Southcenter Mall
Tukwila, WA 98188

Join us for a dino-mite musical adventure with Mikey the Rad Scientist! We’ll dance, sing, and roar along to fun songs about dinosaurs and other fierce animals! Ages 2 - 8, families welcome. Registration not required. Space is limited.Curious? Get all the details at kcls.org/summer. Sponsored by K...

08/05/2026

Due to air quality issues, we have decided to move our Outdoor Story Time at Chestnut Ridge Park on August 6 indoors. It will now be at the Kent Panther Lake Library at 11:30am. We'll still be having lots of fun with pirate songs and stories, so please join us at the library!

Kent Panther Lake Library
20500 108th Avenue SE
Kent, WA 98031

08/03/2026

Craft Extravaganza!!!
Wednesday, August 05, 3:00pm–4:30pm

NEW DATE!

Unleash your Curious Creature when you drop in to make anything you like with our craft supplies. All materials provided.

Ages three years and above; children eight and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

Registration not required. Space is limited.

NEW DATE!Unleash your Curious Creature when you drop in to make anything you like with our craft supplies. All materials provided.nbsp; Ages three years and above; children eight and undernbsp;must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Registration not required. Space is limited. Sponsored by the Fr...

08/03/2026

Police Officer Story Time
Tuesday, August 04, 1:00pm–2:00pm

For National Night Out, join an officer from the Kent Police Department for movement, songs, and stories about police-community partnerships. Stay for Q & A, giveaways and a chance to explore a patrol car.

Sponsored by the City of Kent Police Department, Mayor's Office and the Kent Friends of the Library.

All ages welcome.

Registration not required.

For National Night Out, join an officer from the Kent Police Department for movement, songs, and stories about police-community partnerships.nbsp;Stay for Q nbsp;A,nbsp;giveaways and a chance tonbsp;explore a patrol car.nbsp; Sponsored by the City of Kent Police Department, Mayor's Office and the Ke...

08/03/2026

Your KCLS Library Card Just Became a Ticket to PacSci
One day only: Tuesday, August 25, 2026

King County Library System is partnering with Pacific Science Center to offer free general admission to all KCLS cardholders on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, during regular open hours.

Visit the website for full details

Your KCLS Library Card Just Became a Ticket to PacSci One day only: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Mark your calendars — for one day this…

07/30/2026

Library Connection at Southcenter is hosting a Family Dance Party, tomorrow at 11am, for ages 3-6! Register now to reserve your spot.

Space is limited. Please register.

Join us for a joyful dance party designed for families with kids ages 3–6! Perfect for all little movers, this playful class invites children and their grown‑ups to explore movement, music, imagination, and creative expression together. What to expect: ✨ A gentle, kid‑friendly warm‑up ✨ ...

07/29/2026

Family Story & Play Time
Friday, July 31, 10:30am–12:00pm

Enjoy stories, music, movement and rhymes to help develop your child's early literacy skills, then stay to enjoy an extended play time afterwards.

All ages welcome with adult caregiver; siblings welcome.

Registration not required. Space is limited.

https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/69fe2a9adcc3559e3b3b8349

07/26/2026

Boom de-ah-da! Campfire Sing-Along
Tuesday, July 28, 6:00pm–7:00pm

Put on your silly pants and join us for a good old-fashioned, new-fangled campfire sing-along! Join Nancy Stewart as we jump and holler, sway and sing together.

Family program; all ages welcome.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Kent Libraries.

Registration not required.

Put on your silly pants and join us for a good old-fashioned, new-fangled campfire sing-along! Join Nancy Stewartnbsp;as we jump and holler, sway and sing together. Family program; all ages welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of the Kent Libraries. Registration not required.Reasonable accommodation fo...