Seattle libraries closed the last week of August
The Seattle Public Library system will be closing down for the week before Labor Day weekend, from Monday, August 29 through Sunday, September 4 due to citywide budget cuts. All …
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Library fines go up November 1
The Seattle Public Library will raise fines and fees on Nov. 1, to help offset budget cuts. The daily fine for an overdue book, CD, or DVD will change from …
Ballard Library to open late Thursday
The Ballard branch of the Seattle Public Library generally opens at 10 a.m. on Thursdays. Because of an all-staff meeting, all branches of the Seattle Public Library will open at …
Library fines could go up
That overdue library book may soon cost you a little more. The Seattle Public Library is considering a hike in fines to help offset its budget woes. Here’s a look …
Library activities to keep teens busy this summer
The Ballard Library (5614 22nd Ave. N.W.) has put together several activities to keep teens busy this summer. Jesten Ray and Lynn Miller, the Teen Librarians at the library, sent …
Popular food writer at Ballard Library tonight
Molly Wizenberg, author of the award-winning food blog Orangette and co-owner of Ballard’s own Delancey, will be promoting the paperback release of her book “A Homemade Life: Stories and Recipes …
Figure out your finances on Saturday
Money is tight for a lot of people and a new non-profit wants to help you figure out your finances. On Saturday, February 20th at 10:30 a.m. take a two-hour …
Play Rock Band at the library today
You can go ahead and forget what your mom taught you about “library voices” today. The Ballard Library (5614 22nd Ave. N.W) is hosting an electronic game time this afternoon. …
Free tax help at the Ballard library starting Monday
You still have a couple of months left but tax time is quickly creeping up around the corner. For those who need help filing their taxes, The Seattle Public Library, …
Borrowing changes ahead at library
Starting on October 15th, The Seattle Public Library is changing its borrowing policy and adding/changing fines and fees to some items. The number of items you can check out will …
The library re-opens today
Just a reminder that the library reopens today after a systemwide shutdown. About 700 employees didn’t get paid during the week-long furlough which helped the library meet the nearly $1 …
Library closed next week
Stock up on your books, CDs and DVDs, the library will be closing for a week. In an effort to save money, the library will close a week from today …