EMPOWER to EMBODY Workshop

Sat, September 30 @ 1:00 pm 5:00 pm

Hey Neighbors!

Join us for “Empower to Embody”– a transformative journey towards mental well-being. Engaging discussions, practical strategies, and a safe space to inspire positive change.

Please RSVP in advance.

Free
12601 76th Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98178 United States
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(206) 772-5541
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Skyway Affordable Housing & Early Learning Center Community Meeting (Virtual)

Sat, October 21 @ 5:00 pm 7:00 pm

In partnership with the Skyway community, the Low Income Housing Institute and Childhaven are pleased to announce the Skyway Affordable Housing and Early Learning Center at 12712-12724 Renton Avenue South.

The housing includes 55 units of affordable housing for families and individuals making less than 30%-50% of the area median income. The Early Learning Center will include four classrooms and a large outdoor play area, and will serve about 80 preschool aged children.

Sign up to attend here and please indicate if you have any accommodation needs:

https://forms.gle/5uLxo2SpnPRwUd7M8

This meeting is part of the overall community engagement plans for this project.  We are fortunate to have Mekina Gault working with us an independent contractor supporting community engagement. Mekina has multiple Skyway connections, including a long history of support with kinship care families.

Here, also, is a way to sign up for a listserv about this project:

Sign up here for project updates.

Free

Skyway Affordable Housing & Early Learning Center Community Meeting

Thu, October 5 @ 5:00 pm 7:00 pm

In partnership with the Skyway community, the Low Income Housing Institute and Childhaven are pleased to announce the Skyway Affordable Housing and Early Learning Center at 12712-12724 Renton Avenue South.

The housing includes 55 units of affordable housing for families and individuals making less than 30%-50% of the area median income. The Early Learning Center will include four classrooms and a large outdoor play area, and will serve about 80 preschool aged children.

Sign up to attend here and please indicate if you have any accommodation needs:

https://forms.gle/5uLxo2SpnPRwUd7M8

This meeting is part of the overall community engagement plans for this project.  We are fortunate to have Mekina Gault working with us an independent contractor supporting community engagement. Mekina has multiple Skyway connections, including a long history of support with kinship care families.

Here, also, is a way to sign up for a listserv about this project:

Sign up here for project updates.

Free
12424 76th Ave S
Seattle, Washington United States
(206) 772-1430
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AweSUMM Math Space

Tue, November 14 @ 3:30 pm 5:30 pm

Come for math puzzles, games and other hands-on activities with Seattle Universal Math Museum and MathHappens! There are manipulatives appropriate for small children, and fun activities for elementary, middle and high school ages. 

All ages welcome. 

Drop by for as little or as much time as you want.

Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Free
12601 76th Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98178 United States
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(206) 772-5541
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Landscapes of Emotions/Paisajes de emociones

Wed, November 8 @ 6:00 pm 8:00 pm

Learn how to incorporate your words and feelings into a whimsical landscape with basic watercolor techniques. You will also learn principles of art such as using lines, color, space and texture. 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Skyway Library. 

Please register.

Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected]
at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Free
12601 76th Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98178 United States
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(206) 772-5541
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AweSUMM Math Space

Tue, October 24 @ 3:30 pm 5:30 pm

Come for math puzzles, games and other hands-on activities with Seattle Universal Math Museum and MathHappens! There are manipulatives appropriate for small children, and fun activities for elementary, middle and high school ages. 

All ages welcome. 

Drop by for as little or as much time as you want.

Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Free
12601 76th Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98178 United States
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(206) 772-5541
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King County Department of Local Services Office Hours

Wed, September 27 @ 1:00 pm 4:00 pm

Department of Local Services staff offer free notary service, support with county building permits, pet license applications and general information about county services.

Registration not required.

Free
12601 76th Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98178 United States
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(206) 772-5541
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AweSUMM Tessellations!

Tue, September 26 @ 3:30 pm 5:30 pm

Enjoy fun activities for elementary, middle and high school ages. Explore and create tessellation art and puzzles. Made famous by artist M.C. Escher, tessellations are geometry at play.

All ages welcome. 

Drop by for as little or as much time as you want.

Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Free
12601 76th Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98178 United States
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(206) 772-5541
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What’s that Bird? A Guide to Our Feathered Neighbors

Sat, September 23 @ 2:00 pm 3:00 pm

What birds share our city? How are they adapted to make the Seattle area their home? Learn about eight common neighborhood birds. Presented by Birds Connect Seattle. 

Sponsored by Friends of the Skyway Library.

Ages 6 and older.  

Please register. Space is limited.

Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Free
12601 76th Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98178 United States
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(206) 772-5541
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Comic Art Workshop with Susanna Ryan, Author of the Seattle Walk Report and Secret Seattle

Tue, October 17 @ 6:30 pm 8:00 pm

Join local author and illustrator Susanna Ryan, creator of the popular comic series Seattle Walk Report and author of the bestselling books Secret Walk Report and Secret Seattle, for a comic art workshop about how to use observations about your surroundings–wherever you are–to inspire creativity and art. No drawing experience necessary. Ages 18+.

Registration not required.

Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected]
at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Details

Date:
Tue, October 17
Time:
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
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Website:
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/64c0821e797ddb2b4fc2ef81

Organizer

Skyway Library
Phone
(206) 772-5541
Website
View Organizer Website
12601 76th Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98178 United States
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(206) 772-5541
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Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop

Sat, October 14 @ 11:00 am 12:00 pm

Learn the process of mixing the ingredients for a mini-calaca, (sugar skull). Use fabric paint to decorate a pre-molded sugar skull, a banner and a “papel picado” or paper doilie. All supplies provided. Presented by Amaranta Ibarra-Sandys. Ages 12-17.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Skyway Library.

Please register.

Details

Date:
Sat, October 14
Time:
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Event Tags:
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Website:
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/64776701ea132336001e658e

Organizer

Skyway Library
Phone
(206) 772-5541
Website
View Organizer Website
12601 76th Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98178 United States
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(206) 772-5541
View Venue Website

Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop

Tue, October 3 @ 6:00 pm 8:00 pm

Learn the process of mixing the ingredients for a mini-calaca, (sugar skull). Use fabric paint to decorate a pre-molded sugar skull, a banner and a “papel picado” or paper doilie. All supplies provided. Presented by Amaranta Ibarra-Sandys. Ages 12-17.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Skyway Library.

Please register.

Details

Date:
Tue, October 3
Time:
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Event Tags:
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Website:
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/647766de414bdd2f0049d3d4

Organizer

Skyway Library
Phone
(206) 772-5541
Website
View Organizer Website
12601 76th Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98178 United States
+ Google Map
(206) 772-5541
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Screening and Panel: The Right to Read

Thu, September 21 @ 7:00 pm 9:00 pm

The Right to Read shares the stories of an NAACP activist, a teacher and two American families who fight to provide our youngest generation with the most foundational indicator of life-long success: the ability to read.

A panel discussion will follow the screening with:

  • Jenny Mackenzie, Emmy-Award-winning documentary filmmaker
  • Tanisha Brandon-Felder, Shoreline School District Director of Equitable Leadership, Pedagogy and Family Engagement
  • Karen Kline, Teacher-Librarian in the Issaquah School District

Sponsored by Friends of the Renton and Skyway Libraries.

Registration not required.

Details

Date:
Thu, September 21
Time:
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Event Tags:
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Website:
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/64a6323e0225e3df108517b2

Organizer

Skyway Library
Phone
(206) 772-5541
Website
View Organizer Website
12601 76th Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98178 United States
+ Google Map
(206) 772-5541
View Venue Website