Billie B.
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Thrills and Chills for Winter Movie Nights
When the sun goes down at 4pm and the weather report says ten solid days of rain, there is nothing I like more than a hot cup of tea, a blanket, a cat on my lap…and watching something scary. For horror fans, there is nothing better. Like listening to moody music when you’re feeling down,… Continue reading
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It’s Queer To Be (Pioneer) Square!
It’s Pride season, which is a time that I always take to reflect not just on where the LGBTQ+ community is heading, but where it’s been. Librarians in the Central Library History department have been working with HistoryLink and local storyteller Rosette Royale to create opportunities for our community to join us in those reflections.… Continue reading
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81 Years of Remembrance
February 19th marks the 81st anniversary of President Franklin D. Roosevelt signing Executive Order 9066 in 1942, removing Japanese Americans from their homes, jobs, and taking away their freedom on the basis of race. The Seattle Public Library honors the legacy and deeply felt impact of this order that has echoed through generations of Japanese… Continue reading
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Introducing Higo! New Central Exhibition
Higo 10 Cents Store, owned by the Murakami family and a social hub in Seattle’s Japantown, has a long and fascinating community and family history. Meet Me at Higo welcomes younger generations to connect with and explore what it means to be Japanese American. Today, Higo 10 Cents Store (or Higo Variety Store) is KOBO… Continue reading