Programs & Services
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“That is the Biggest Reward”: Q&A With a Longtime Homework Help Volunteer
Bruce Finlayson is a retired chemical engineer who has volunteered with Homework Help, The Seattle Public Library’s after-school tutoring program, for about 11 years, always at the Lake City Branch. Until 2019, he kept a diary about his volunteer experience, in which he would write stories about his interactions with the students. “There were times… Continue reading
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10 Surprising Things that You Can Do Through The Seattle Public Library
You probably know that you can borrow books, use public computers and even reserve meeting rooms, all for free, through the Seattle Public Library. But did you also know that you can access digital newspapers and magazines, streaming services, job resources and personal tutoring in three languages? In honor of Library Card Sign-Up Month this… Continue reading
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“The Story Behind Seattle’s Iconic, Eye-Catching Library”: The Central Library at 20
To acknowledge and celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Central Library, the Seattle Channel just published a terrific piece about the building’s history and architecture, which includes footage of opening day on May 23, 2004, when thousands of people lined up to get a glimpse of the spectacular design they had heard so much about.… Continue reading
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Cool News: The Final 5 Library Branches Will Get AC, Thanks to City’s FEMA Grant
Yesterday afternoon, Tuesday Aug. 20, Mayor Bruce Harrell, Chief Librarian Tom Fay, and leaders from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) gathered at the University Branch to announce a groundbreaking FEMA grant that will bring air conditioning to the last five Library branches without it. The grant is part of Seattle’s climate adaption efforts, expanding… Continue reading
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Seattle Gay News Celebrates 50 Years!
As we know, Pride celebrations don’t end when June is over – and a great way to keep celebrating is with the Seattle Gay News Celebrates 50 Years Exhibit, currently on view at the Central Library’s Level 8 Gallery through August 25th! On view are excerpts from and commentary on the paper focusing on such… Continue reading
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Summer StoryWalks® in Magnolia Feature Indigenous Stories
Once again, Seattle’s beautiful Magnolia neighborhood is hosting a summer family adventure that combines reading, cultural exploration and the outdoors. Through Aug. 30, four StoryWalks® in Magnolia invite children and caregivers to read picture books by Indigenous authors as they wander outdoor trails. The StoryWalks® are located outside partner locations including the Daybreak Star Preschool,… Continue reading
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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