Programs for All Ages

All community members from Seward and the surrounding area are invited to participate in our programs.

All programs are free.  Children need to supervised by an adult at all times. Contact us at (907) 224-4082 or libmus@cityofseward.net, or check our calendar for more information about Library & Museum programming. Donations are welcome and help support our programs. Scroll down to see our current program offerings!

Thinking Money for Kids

We’re thrilled to announce that Seward Community Library & Museum has received a Thinking Money for Kids Program Kit from the American Library Association and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. If you've been looking for ways to teach your kids that money doesn't grow on trees, get ready! Check out our program calendar below and check out our new Playaway Launchpad tablets. No internet connection required!

Thinking Money for Kids

6-Week Program Schedule

Thursdays @ 3pm in the SCLM Community Room

Week 1: Thursday, November 14

Currency Conga

Learn about coins, bills, and their value!

Week 2: Thursday, November 21

Piggy Bank Theater

Make decisions about saving and spending money!

Week 3: Thursday, December 5

Penny Pinchers Party

Budget and plan a party while staying within your budget!

Week 4: Thursday, December 12

Making Moolah

Run a farm, manage expenses, and try to make a profit!

Week 5: Thursday, December 19

Pet Cents

Adopt and care for a pet while managing your finances!

Week 6: Thursday, January 9

Financial Decision-Making Challenge

Apply everything you’ve learned in fun, hands-on challenges!

Ongoing Programs for Youth

Engaging and interactive literacy and playspace programing are enhanced through designated library collections and spaces for young children, juniors through middle school, and young adults. Children need to supervised by an adult at all times.

Play and Chat
Tuesday's and Thursday's from 10am - 11:30am. Come play in the Community Room at the Library with toys and other children from the community.

Storytime
Friday's. Calling all young adventurers! Storytime awaits you every Friday at 11:30 am in the children’s room. Stick around afterwards for a fun craft activity.

Scavenger Hunts
Every month you can come to the library to play our scavenger hunt game and win a prize! The scavenger hunt is located in the library upstairs. Good luck!

1000 Books Before Kindergarten
1KBK is a fun, free program for children from birth to five years and their caregivers to read 1000 books before kindergarten to increase early literacy and language skills. It's easier than you think with simple reading logs and 100-book milestones. Stop by and register your child today and receive a special gift to celebrate your child's 500 and 1000 book milestones.

Museum Children's Area
A collection of books about museums, local history and interests that represent our community, environment and history have been selected for the children's area in our museum. Ask for the Museum Explorers Guide and scavenger hunt activity sheets at the front desk.

Museum Visits
Student groups are welcome to schedule a special Museum Visit.  The visit may include a short historical movie about the Iditarod National Historic Trail or 1964 earthquake, a guided program or tour, and a scavenger hunt or similar activity. Must be scheduled in advance due to limited availability, so contact us early for details and information.

Check our Facebook for updated program information: Seward Community Library & Museum

Have an idea for a program? Let us know!

Looking for additional activities or events around the community of Seward for your family? Look no further, use this community mapping tool below to view additional community events focusing on what our local non-profits are scheduling from September - April.

For a list of all local events year-round, please visit seward.com/events