Seattle Public Library Sunday Opening

Starting this weekend, all Seattle Public Library branches will be open 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Join in the kickoff celebration with Mayor Mike McGinn and City Librarian Marcellus Turner, children’s craft activity, snacks and information about the Check-Out Sundays Challenge, 1 p.m. Sunday at Columbia City Library, 4721 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle (206-386-1908). Each branch newly open on Sundays will host a celebration on varying dates through May 5; free (206-386-4636 or www.spl.org).

Seattle Home Remodeling Expo: Displays, vendors and information on everything for your home, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday, Washington State Convention Center, 800 Convention Place, Seattle; $6, ages 17 and younger free (800-374-6463 or homeshowcenter.com).

Archaeology Fair: Activities, demonstrations in conjunction with the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) annual meeting in Seattle, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, University of Washington, Seattle; $7.50-$10 (617-358-6098 or www.archaeological.org/events/10889).

Winterfest Ice Rink: Last weekend for indoor ice skating, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center, Seattle; $7/adults, $5/ages 6-12, $2/ages 5 and younger, includes skate rental, cash only (206-684-7200 or www.seattlecenter.com).

Swedish Pancake Breakfast: Pancakes, ham, beverages, music and folk dancing, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday, Swedish Cultural Center, 1920 Dexter Ave. N., Seattle; $5-$9, ages 4 and younger free (206-283-1090 or www.swedishculturalcenter.org).

Mochi Tsuki Celebration: All-ages event celebrating the Japanese New Year’s tradition of making and eating the sweet rice treat mochi, taiko performances, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, IslandWood, 4450 Blakely Ave. N.E., Bainbridge Island; free; parking very limited at the site and nearby Blakley Elementary School; carpooling encouraged (www.bijac.org).

Family Bird Walk: Kids ages 5-10 create bird-watching guides, then walk through the park looking for birds, 1 p.m. Sunday, Seward Park Audubon Center, 5900 Lake Washington Blvd. S., Seattle; free, online registration requested (www.brownpapertickets.com/event/310404).

Juanita Bay Nature Walk: Park rangers lead easy walk for all ages, 1 p.m. Sunday, Juanita Bay Park, 2201 Market St., Kirkland; free (425-576-8805).

Compiled by Madeline McKenzie.

For more community events, go to seattletimes.com/listings (search “weekend calendar”).