Little Science Lab is a FREE hands-on, interactive program for preschoolers and their caring adults. The program encourages children’s curiosity about the natural world and develops early science and math skills to get them ready for school.

Ages 3-5

Little Science Lab Weekly Explorations

Little Science Lab is held for 30-minute weekly sessions at libraries and other locations in Snohomish County:

  • Monroe Library: Mondays, 10:30 a.m. (last session July 7, 2026)
  • Lynwood Library: Mondays, 2 – 2:30 p.m., 3 – 3:30 p.m. (last session June 8, 2026)
  • Sultan Library: Wednesdays, 10 – 10:30 a.m. (last session June 17, 2026)
  • Lakewood/Smokey Point Library: Thursdays, 10:00 – 10:30 or 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. (last session July 9, 2026)
  • Lake Stevens Library: Thursdays, 10:15 – 10:45 or 11:15 – 11:45 a.m. (last session June 4, 2026)
  • Granite Falls Library: Thursdays, 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. (last session June 11, 2026)

Due to space constraints, most libraries require advance registration. Please visit the Events calendar on the Sno-Isle Libraries website to search for your library’s Little Science Lab events.

Little Science Lab Family Fun Events

Join us for Family Fun events at locations throughout Snohomish County! These events are drop-in: come in any time during the event and stay for as long as you’d like. Hands-on activities are designed for children ages 3-5 accompanied by adults. Older and younger siblings are also welcome to participate in the fun!

Discovering Shells
Have you ever wondered about how shells are made? Join us for a Little Science Lab Family Engagement as we learn about how shells are used in the wild and practice our sorting and categorizing skills on a collection of seashells.

  • Darrington Library: June 2, 2026, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • Everett Public Library (Main Branch): June 10, 2026 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
  • Lake Stevens Library: June 11, 2026, 10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
  • Mariner Library: June 12, 2026, 10 – 11 a.m.
  • Lynnwood Library: June 15, 2026 2 – 3 p.m.
  • Granite Falls Library: June 18, 2026, 2 – 3 p.m.

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