Programs & Services
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May 2024 Author Events: Amy Tan, Zoe Schlanger, Seattle Reads and More
May is springing at the Library with events featuring authors Amy Tan and Zoe Schlanger, the launch of Satsuki Ina’s moving memoir about Japanese American incarceration and resistance, a BIPOC Book Fair, Seattle Reads events, as well as writing and reading groups. All Library events are free and open to the public. Find information and… Continue reading
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May is Older Americans Month!
Happy Older Americans Month! This year’s theme is Powered by Connection. At the Seattle Public Library, we work year round to engage and connect older adults with programs and services that make a difference. Below you will find our monthly programs. Stay tuned for Older Americans Month posts throughout May, highlighting booklists and more! NewHolly… Continue reading
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Next Chapter Roundup
Spring is in full swing and so is programming! Join us for some highlighted programs for older adults below. Events requiring registration are noted below; all Library events are free and open to the public. Find information and registration through the event links below or at spl.org/Calendar. Public Transit Orientation Do you want to feel more… Continue reading
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“Art Saves Me Daily”: Path with Art Exhibit at the Central Library
An extraordinary new exhibit is lighting up the Central Library’s Level 8 gallery. “Winter Visions,” on view until March 17, features artists involved with Path with Art, an organization that creates space for individual and community healing and growing through art. “Winter Visions” features works in a variety of media by Path with Art participants and… Continue reading
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Read All About It! The 8 Great Titles for the 2024 Global Reading Challenge
The Seattle Public Library’s 2024 Global Reading Challenge books tell stories about many things, including a Navajo water monster, a magic button, and a rescue Chihuahua with a destiny to rule the world. Now in its 29th year, the Global Reading Challenge is a reading incentive program between the Library and Seattle Public Schools (SPS). Fourth… Continue reading
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December 2023 Events: Harps, Tap Dance, Writers’ Showcase and More
The Seattle Public Library’s spaces will light up in December with a silent reading party, a “White Christmas” Show Talk from the Fifth Avenue Theatre, a showcase of our very talented writers in residence and more. All Library events are free and open to the public; registration is now required unless otherwise noted. Find information… Continue reading
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Scan and Fax at the Library with ScanEZ!
While new technology can sometimes feel intimidating, the self-assuredly named ScanEZ kiosk, freely available for use at almost all library locations, exceeds expectations and lives up to its name! It’s a straight-forward process that’s (almost) impossible to mess up. You select the scanner that you want to use, either a flatbed for large or one-at-a-time… Continue reading