September 2013

  • Science Fiction Fridays: The late, great Frederik Pohl

    We lost one of the giants of the field this week when science fiction writer/editor/Grand Master and science enthusiast Frederik Pohl passed away at the age of 93. It’s impossible to overstate the importance and influence that Pohl has had on science fiction, and thus literature as a whole, over the many decades he has… Continue reading

  • September Picks: Librarians’ favorites

    Each month, librarians across the U.S. nominate their favorite forthcoming books for Library Reads. The top ten books make the official list then shared with readers everywhere. Stick with us for ten great recommendations each month! Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell At turns funny, sweet, smart, and sad, Fangirl traces Cath’s journey to independence as she… Continue reading

  • Romantic Wednesdays: Gay Romance

    by Tracy Timmons Gray The library is a wonderful place to find love stories, and now more than ever, you can find romance titles that are representative of the many different relationships you see in real life, including LGBT romance. The Seattle Library has a growing collection of gay romance (also known as male/male romance… Continue reading

  • Free film screening of KCTS documentary: ‘Latinos: The Changing Face of Washington’

    Join us for a film screening about the fastest growing population in Washington, followed by a panel discussion hosted by KCTS 9’s Enrique Cerna. The film screening will take place on Thursday, September 5, 2013 from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. In Latinos: The Changing Face of Washington, KCTS 9’s Enrique Cerna examines the history of Latinos… Continue reading

  • Movie Mondays: Workplace Comedies for Labor Day

    The last thing most people want to think about on Labor Day is work. Fortunately, the workplace has been the setting for some of Hollywood’s funniest and most incisive comedies. Here are four funny films that take place at work. 9 to 5 (1980) follows three secretaries – Judy Bernly (Jane Fonda), Violet Newstead (Lily Tomlin) and Doralee… Continue reading