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Braille Challenge: February 22nd 9am-4pm at WTBBL

  • Students in Grades 1-12 are invited to compete in this friendly Braille literacy competition! We will have pizza, prizes, and special guests for participants and their families.
  • Register by January 24! Registration link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DMXNNSR
  • New this year! Foundational category for any age/Grade Level student who is at an introductory stage in Braille or who needs more flexibility outside of the restrictions of traditional Braille Challenge contest

 

New Library Policy - Parental Acknowledgment for Minors

  • Due to a recent policy change at The National Library Service, we are updating our records for all patrons under the age of 18 and we are asking that Legal Guardians complete a brief Parental Acknowledgment form.

  • All currently registered patrons age 0-17 will receive an email and/or print copy of the new Parental Acknowledgment Form from The National Library Service. WTBBL will be making phone calls as well to reach out and answer any questions that folks may have. 

  • The Parental Acknowledgment Form MUST be completed, signed by a legal guardian, and returned to WTBBL by January 1, 2025. All youth patrons who do not have this form on file will be automatically suspended from WTBBL services, including BARD, on January 2 and will remain suspended until the completed form is returned. 

  • Find a fillable PDF of the form here: Parental Acknowledgment Form 

  • Electronic signatures will be accepted. Please email signed form to [email protected] or [email protected] 

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 on the following dates: November 1st, November 29th, December 27th
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Fall Storytime Schedule: Storytime from 11-12 on Fridays except the following dates - Oct 18, Nov 1, Nov 29. Spooky Storytime is October 25

Youth Services Newsletter

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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.