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5️⃣🥳 Celebrating 5 years fine free! 5️⃣🥳 We bring people, information and ideas together to enrich lives and build community 📚
Seattle, WA
Joined June 2010
Join author Jesse Hagopian for a discussion on his book "Teach Truth" with UW Bothell's own Dr. Ayva Thomas and Dr. Wayne Au. Jan 23, 2025, 7:00 p.m. PST at The Wyncote NW Forum, Seattle Presented by Town Hall Seattle and Seattle Public Library.
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Did you know that the Seattle Public Library offers any U.S. resident, ages 13-26, a free “Books Unbanned Card,” which allows you to check out any e-books or e-audiobooks from the Library’s digital...
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All of our locations will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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Nine Seattle Public Library branches will have extended hours beginning Jan. 29. Many branches will be open more than before the pandemic. https://t.co/fc5zadSwGO
seattletimes.com
Nine Seattle Public Library branches will have extended hours beginning Jan. 29. Many branches will be open more than before the pandemic.
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All locations of The Seattle Public Library and book returns at the Central Library will be closed on New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1. All libraries will close at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31. Thanks for your support throughout 2024. Happy New Year!
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What were Seattle Public Library patrons reading this year? See this list of the top 10 checkouts in five different book categories to find out.
seattletimes.com
What were Seattle Public Library patrons reading this year? See this list of the top 10 checkouts in five different book categories to find out.
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The University Branch will temporarily close from Wednesday, January 29, until late 2026 for major renovations, including a seismic retrofit to make the building safer in the event of an earthquake. Find out more at https://t.co/Roh2ZVRLx8
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New to #horror? Or looking for new reads? Join me & Sadie (Mother Horror) Hartmann at @SPLBuzz to celebrate the launch of the horror section Friday Dec 13 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Central Library, Level 3 Snacks, crafts, conversation Registration required https://t.co/Ck0EhJN5ww
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For this roundup, librarians from the Seattle Public Library looked beyond the well-known cozy mystery genre to other unexpected comforting reads. https://t.co/f8bPbTvVuu
seattletimes.com
For this roundup, librarians from the Seattle Public Library looked beyond the well-known cozy mystery genre to other unexpected comforting reads.
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Why does understanding America after the Civil War help us understand the complicated story of our democracy? In this Q&A, Dr. Manisha Sinha gives a sneak preview of her talk about Reconstruction at the Central Library on Thursday, Dec. 5. Don't miss it! https://t.co/HEIBxL60Il
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On Thursday, Dec. 5, award-winning historian Dr. Manisha Sinha will come to the Central Library to give The Seattle Public Library’s annual Bullitt Lecture in American History, based on her book “T…
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All of our locations will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. If you are in need of a free, warm meal, stop by City Hall from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.!
On Thanksgiving Day, @oslserves will serve free, warm meals outside Seattle City Hall, continuing their incredible tradition of compassion and service. When: Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 28, 1:00p – 3:30p Where: Seattle City Hall Plaza – 4th Avenue off James Street.
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After yesterday's storm, all 27 of our locations are open according to schedule. Stop by, stay warm, charge your devices, enjoy our spaces, and check out materials, as always. A reminder that https://t.co/DRmFoaOGox is the best place to check for any schedule changes.
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TONIGHT! At the Central Library at 7pm. Hope to see you there, Seattle! https://t.co/lJcb57NaUI
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Nagle discusses her powerful work that blends reportage and history to tell the story of the generations-long Native-led battle for justice.
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DATE CHANGE! Seattle, I will still be seeing you in a couple weeks, but we had a venue and date change. The Seattle book talk will now be Wednesday Nov 13 at 7pm at the Central Library for Seattle Public Libraries. Hope to see you there! https://t.co/UhBC7jCRP3
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Thanks Seattle, the public library, and @ElliottBayBooks ! Great turn out. I even signed a gourd.
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The Green Lake Library reopened on Oct. 28 after 20 months of major renovations, including a seismic retrofit; HVAC installation, a new elevator, restrooms, and furniture, and more modern and usable space for patrons. Watch: https://t.co/GvMEN9JuXa
@SPLBuzz @SeattleOSE
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Hey pals! If you’re in Seattle, why not register for the Seattle Public Library’s “Horror Hangover: Beyond Stephen King” discussion with Sadie Hartmann, Kendare Blake, and *me*! November 21, 7-8:30 pm, but you have to register in advance (link below)
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A friend & I saw Rachel Kushner in conversation with Phil Neel tonight at @SPLBuzz. It was such a great conversation! I haven’t read CREATION LAKE yet, but it was fun to get some insight ahead of time.
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Green Lake Branch will reopen on Monday, October 28 at 10 a.m. Join us for an opening day celebration with refreshments, Library swag, tours, special programming and more! https://t.co/kJsA22ueIV
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🌟 Don't miss "From Here" at Seattle Central Library @splbuzz this Thurs, Oct 24! Join us for a powerful film & panel discussion on immigrant experiences. 📅 Doors open at 5 p.m. 🎥Film starts at 5:30 p.m. 🔗 Register here 👉 https://t.co/z2ZqikTuYM
#FromHereFilm #SeattleEvents
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