Broadview Branch
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Photo Album: Broadview Branch’s 50th Celebration Is a Home Run
On Saturday, Jan. 24, more than 1,100 community members streamed into the Broadview Branch to celebrate its 50th anniversary with storytelling, speeches, cake, music, puzzles, games, and five decades’ worth of history, stories and memories. The day started off with Native storytelling with Siobhan Kekoa – with many adults and kids attending. An early special… Continue reading
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Never Underestimate the Power of a Read-In: The Broadview Branch at 50
In late May of 1972, a small ad appeared in the classifieds section of the University District-Herald, a community newspaper in Northeast Seattle: “Broadview & Haller Lake: Want a library at 130th & Greenwood? Join us for a “READ IN” on Thursday, June 1, 3 p.m. Bring Friends!” The ad was just four lines, but… Continue reading