Northeast Branch

Air Conditioning Comes to The Library’s Northeast and Southwest Branches

October 3, 2023

We have good news: The Seattle Public Library is adding air conditioning to the Northeast and Southwest branches, which will increase our ability to serve as a refuge from heat and wildfire smoke and reduce our carbon footprint. But it does mean that in November, those branches need to close temporarily while their new electric… Continue reading
Northeast Branch holds poetry contest in April

April 9, 2015

~posted by Library Staff Adults, teens and children are invited to enter their original poetry in the Northeast Branch All Ages Poetry Contest during the month of April. Continue reading
Sharing Our Stories: Family History Storytelling at Northeast Library

October 19, 2014

by Tom M. Every family has interesting stories. In my own family, both my wife and my sister have started to think about how to present all that they have discovered about their own families. The library can help everyone learn how to tell these family history stories, starting with an innovative workshop on the subject presented… Continue reading
It’s Rhyme Time in Seattle: Poetry events around town

April 10, 2013

It’s National Poetry Month once again, and Seattle’s got it covered. First of all, Seattle Public Library offers many opportunities to write, read, and hear poetry all month long at various branches around the city: The winning haikus from our city-wide Haiku contest are posted here on our website, with one featured each day through April… Continue reading
Summer reading: Reviews from readers at our Northeast Branch

July 16, 2012

Cakes and Ale by Somerset W. Maugham An old book with language used at the time in Britain. Smooth writing with an easy beat to follow. Interesting descriptions of people and places. ~ Carol Harlem: The Four Hundred Year History from Dutch Village to Capital of Black America by Jonathan Gill A fascinating history of the… Continue reading
Summer reading: Suggestions from readers at our Northeast Branch, part II

August 23, 2011

Austenland by Shannon Hale Like most of us Austen fans, Jane adores Mr. Darcy, and has a hard time with real men not matching up. She is given a vacation in Jane Austen’s world (costumes, men, and everything!) and the chance to sort out fiction from real life. ~ Erin In the Garden of… Continue reading
Summer reading: Suggestions from readers at our Northeast Branch, Part I

August 19, 2011

The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein Excellent! I look at my dog in a whole new light now. This book was funny, poignant, a great story about father and daughter (and of course, master and dog), and it brought out so many emotions: love, sorrow, grief, anger, humor, melancholy. ~… Continue reading

Northeast Branch

Air Conditioning Comes to The Library’s Northeast and Southwest Branches

Northeast Branch holds poetry contest in April

Sharing Our Stories: Family History Storytelling at Northeast Library

It’s Rhyme Time in Seattle: Poetry events around town

Summer reading: Reviews from readers at our Northeast Branch

Summer reading: Suggestions from readers at our Northeast Branch, part II

Summer reading: Suggestions from readers at our Northeast Branch, Part I