Apps + Tech

Reboot your tech tools and discover new ways to learn
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Apps + Tech

6 High-Tech Ways to Capture the Moments That Matter
Because making those photo books probably won’t happen
By
Sara Lindberg
  Mar 31, 2017
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Kids + Media

13 Apps for Kid Scientists
The best iPhone, iPad and Android science apps for all ages
By
Kelly Knox
  Jul 3, 2014
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Ages 15 -18

College Campus Safety: 7 Apps for Your Student
Get peace of mind when sending your student off to school
By
Erin Danly
  Jun 9, 2016
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Pregnancy + Childbirth

How Genetic Technologies Are Changing the Way We Have Kids
A Q&A with author Bonnie Rochman on her new book
By
Malia Jacobson
  Apr 11, 2017
iPhone

Ages 3 - 5

40 of the Best Smart Phone Apps for Kids and Parents
40 of the Best Smart Phone Apps for Kids and Parents
By
Natalie Singer-Velush
  Mar 12, 2013
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Kids + Media

6 Apps to Get Kids Outside This Summer
Try these clever apps to encourage outdoor adventures
By
Kelly Knox
  Jun 17, 2016
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Ages 15 -18

Teen Driving: Apps to Keep Your New Driver Safe
Terrified by the thought of your kid going for a spin? Tech to the rescue
By
Mary Fetzer
  May 12, 2016
Teenage girl with phone in hand

Ages 11 - 14

Period Proud: New Apps, Products and Awareness
Entering womanhood? Try an app for that
By
Nancy Schatz Alton
  Jan 25, 2016
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Apps + Tech

11 Apps That Encourage Empathy
Screentime just got better with these app ideas
By
Common Sense Media
  Nov 12, 2016

Newest Reads

Screen time and two girls

Screen Time

Summertime Screen Time: How Much Is Too Much?
8 tips from a pro
By
Gemma Alexander
  Jun 23, 2017
Roo's World of Discovery

Work + Life Balance

In Kirkland, a New Place to Combine Work and Play
The Eastside's sensory-friendly play space now doubles as your office
By
Kate Missine
  Jun 23, 2017
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Seasonal Fun

Wild and Colorful Seattle Pride — Yes, with Kids
Join the Pride party with our veteran tips for taking kids
By
Jody Allard
  Jun 21, 2017
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Seasonal Fun

Weekender: Top Family Events for Seattle and the Eastside
Your family fun plan for the weekend: June 23–25
By
Nancy Chaney
  Jun 21, 2017

Family Atlas

We've mapped your family-friendly resources in the Puget Sound region

King County Library System

King County Library System

Serving King County, Washington at 48 libraries & online.

Issaquah

Destination Science

Destination Science

The Fun Science Day Camp for Curious Kids 5 to 11!

Issaquah

Living Computers Museum + Labs

Living Computers Museum + Labs

The Living Computer Museum collection presents the meaningful milestones in the evolution of computers and how people use them.

Seattle

Kids Science Labs

Kids Science Labs

After 5 years in Chicago, Kids Science Labs is excited to open its flagship Seattle location in the beautiful Green Lake community.

Seattle