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  • Craft for a Cause

    I used to volunteer every year for a cause and it used to be my balm when things felt like too much. I rebuilt houses, fed the insecurely housed, and cared for children who had experienced trauma, abuse and neglect. The pandemic and my kiddo put all that on hold. Now more than ever though… Continue reading

  • Let Us Know What You Need – Take the Library’s Levy Priority Survey

    When would you like your local neighborhood library to be open? How did your use of libraries change during the pandemic? Which Library services are most important to you and your community? The Seattle Public Library wants to hear from you. Please take a moment to complete our new Levy Priority Survey. Continue reading

  • Throwback Thursday: March 31, 2008

    Seattle Reads, the arts, and gentrification was the topic in our Throwback Thursday post on March 31, 2008. If you have picked up this year’s Seattle Reads novel, The Beautiful Things that Heaven Bears by Dinaw Mengestu you’ve had a chance to get one novelist’s take on some of the issues and pressures that can… Continue reading

  • Proud Reflections on the Superbowl

    ~posted by Anne C. The Superbowl did not go Seattle’s way, but as we shake off our mourning I think there is a great deal we can, and should, take pride in—not just as a sports team, but as a city. Continue reading

  • 10th Anniversary Of Greenwood Library: Feb 8th!

    ~posted by a Teen Blogger Greenwood library is celebrating a very special birthday this year. It’s turning a decade old! To celebrate this fantastic achievement, the library is throwing a special celebration. On the 8th of February, many fun activities will be held; all are totally free and open to the public. The celebration will be… Continue reading