August 2026
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And the 2026 Seattle Reads Book Selection Is …
Consider the rest of your summer booked! Today, we announced that the 2026 selection for our citywide book group Seattle Reads is Sara Nović’s wonderful novel “True Biz.” “True Biz” is Nović’s second book, a New York Times bestseller about a seismic year at the River Valley School for the Deaf. With a fast-paced storyline,… Continue reading
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Fire Season: Writings on a Burning World
With the Spokane fires raging, Spain and France experiencing unprecedented wildfires, and Seattle smoke season upon us, it’s hard not to think about the new reality of summer wildfires and smoke. Reading can help us make sense of the world around us, and for better or worse, there’s no shortage of titles for all ages… Continue reading
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Book Bingo NW 2026: Water
Get your feet wet with highlights from Seattle Public Library and King County Library’s 2026 Book Bingo “Water” category below, or dive straight into the deep end with the full curated list here. Fiction: All the Water in the World by Eiren Caffall is part post-apocalyptic survival story, part adventure travelogue, and part meditation on… Continue reading
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Thank you, Seattle! Voters say yes to the 2026 Library Levy
Dear patrons, This week, Seattle voters approved the $480 million, seven-year 2026 Library Levy with currently 72% of voters saying yes to the measure. While important votes are still being counted, we believe this is a strong win for our libraries. We are so thankful that Seattle voters continue to support and fund a strong… Continue reading
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Freedom, flintlocks, and fantasy!
This year our nation reached a milestone anniversary – 250 years since we declared our independence, an act of defiance against one of the most powerful nations of the day. As we reflect on the courage, vision, and determination required to engage in a conflict against an empire for a future uncertain, one might start… Continue reading
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StoryWalk in Magnolia Summer 2026!
We’re so excited to celebrate the 6th year of our Summer 2026 StoryWalk partnership with Daybreak Star Preschool, Magnolia Farmers Market, and the Washington Talking Book and Braille Library! Over the years, this program has become a beautiful bridge connecting the urban Native community with our neighbors here in Magnolia. Each year, the teachers at… Continue reading