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Register for Summer Reading! 

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Adventure Begins at Your Library (TM) - a young girl sits in a book-shaped tent reading and the background night scene shows the moon, stars, and shadows of a bear and moose

Early Learners, Children, and Teens sign up for this year's program: ADVENTURE BEGINS AT YOUR LIBRARY! Join us for 8 weeks worth of activity packets in large print and braille, special in-person events, virtual programming, and an exciting Reading Challenge with great prizes. The program runs from June 29 - August 16 and registration closes June 12.  

Link to register for the 2024 Summer Reading Program: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S2BJLFX

Nominate a Deserving Educator for the 2024 Above & Beyond Award! 

May is Teacher Appreciation Month! Nominate an educator who's made a positive impact in your or your child's life this school year. Teachers, O&M's, Paraeducators, Braillists - all educators are eligible for this annual recognition by WTBBL. We want to celebrate an educator who's gone Above & Beyond! Nominees are accepted through May 5th. 

Link to Nominate a Deserving Educator: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HWS3RX5

Multisensory Storytime - Fridays from 11-12!​

  • In-person Storytime is back! Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs, and dance followed by 30 minutes of playtime in the WTBBL Conference Room. 
  • VIRTUAL Multisensory Storytime also available! Watch on WTBBL's YouTube Channel. Caregivers of patrons age 0-5 can request a Storytime Kit to be mailed directly to their house if interested!
  • There will be no Storytime May 10th or 24th. 

Youth Services Newsletter

 

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Photo of WTBBL Youth Services Librarian with kids

Outside the Library Programming

Let WTBBL come to you! The Youth Services Librarian is available to visit schools and education centers to present about the WTBBL service or related educational topics to both individual patrons and groups of students, parents, and school staff. Other educational topics include multisensory storytimes, presentations for accessible research resources for students, booktalks and book suggestions in alternative formats for classroom assignments, etc. Contact the Youth Services Librarian for more information.

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Little boy in Orrico Children's room

Back Open!
The Orrico Children’s Room

Open for children of all ages, our Orrico Children’s Room offers a space for children to explore, play, and of course, read! The Orrico Children’s Room is a welcoming space for your child featuring a variety of musical instruments, tactile toys, and both Braille and large-print books, this space supports children’s needs for learning and physical development! 

 

Tour WTBBL

Visit our unique location in downtown Seattle and learn how we provide library service to the entire state! Additional programming is available. Tours are available for individuals and school groups with advance request. For more information or to request a tour, visit Outreach and Tours.

In Search of a Good Book?

Check out our monthly Recommended Reading!

Make a Donation to support WTBBL

WTBBL's Youth Services Librarian is directly funded by donations from our generous donors. The support given to the library throughout the year makes all youth programming possible.