Kids

Groovy and acoustic, The Harmonica Pocket returns with a new early literacy show for your toddler or preschooler.  Part story time, part hootenanny, we learn timeless nursery rhymes and classic folk songs, play with the alphabet’s many amusing sounds, and sing together!

Zoom Link: https://krl.zoom.us/j/97604145377

Dreaming of visiting a tropical island this summer? Feel the good vibrations of music from Puerto Rico and Cuba.

Experience the Art of Taiko Drumming with drummers from the Seattle School of Taiko.

Zoom Link: https://krl.zoom.us/j/97604145377

In the Caribbean a steel drum is called a "pan" and a party is to "leggo". Get ready to "Pan Leggo" and take your family on a musical Caribbean vacation as you Journey with Ian to explore different cultures through music. Learn how you can use your creativity and resourcefulness to create music from anything or invent your own recycled instruments to showcase at this upcoming event! You are encouraged to invent your own recycled musical instrument to play during the show.  Watch the video to find out how!  https://youtu.be/1yhHLZpzrAc

Shake, rattle and roll with two African teaching artists who will demonstrate the wide variety of drums found across Africa, and how participants how to play basic rhythms using shakers, bells, clapping, and other found instruments in your home.

Zoom Link https://krl.zoom.us/j/97604145377 

Drumming is Fun! Drum Life NW's Virtual Drum Circle invites you to find "found sound" instruments in your home like books, boxes, tuppers, pots, pans or even your body to drum along with a facilitator Johannes Quilitz.

Zoom Link https://krl.zoom.us/j/97604145377

STEM and Art projects you can do at home.

While you wait, check out our full Kid's Zone playlist below for all of our fun videos. We'll be updating the playlist with new content Monday-Friday at 3:30 p.m., so stay posted!

Find your next favorite chapter book with weekly dramatic readings by your friendly neighborhood librarians.

Upcoming themes:

July 23: Freedom to be Yourself

July 30: BFG with Special Guest Ned Donovan

August 6: Poetry

August 13: LGBTQIA+ books for kids

Discussions on social, historical, and popular topics for curious kids.

Upcoming topics

July 28: Asian Giant Hornets

August 4: Civics Part One

Flex your muscles, brains, and feelings by finding creative and hilarious ways to be active at home.

While you wait, check out our full Kid's Zone playlist below for all of our fun videos. We'll be updating the playlist with new content Monday-Friday at 3:30 p.m., so stay posted!