The Ballard Library recently installed metal bars on the concrete blocks around the library and Neighborhood Service Center to stop people from loitering. Kip Roberson, manager of the Ballard Library, said users were consistently complaining about safety and hygiene. “We’ve had camping issues on and off for quite some time. It got to a point […]
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After employee stuck with a needle, Seattle Public Library to install sharps containers
Last month an employee at the Ballard library branch was stuck by a needle while cleaning out the garbage in the women’s restroom. Now the library is planning to install sharps containers in a pilot program in some of the branches, according to Erica Barnett reporting in Seattle Weekly. The library will work with Seattle […]
Virtual reality event coming to Ballard Library
On Wednesday, August 9, the Ballard Library will have a virtual reality recreational vehicle – known as the VRVe – for people to try out from noon to 6:30 pm. Developed by a company called Fearless360°, people will have a chance to experience the following virtual and augmented realities: Hear local artists explore the theme […]
Drop-in help for low-income or homeless veterans at Ballard Library on Tuesday
The Ballard Library (5614 22nd Ave NW) will offer two upcoming drop-in help sessions for military veterans who are experiencing homelessness. The dates are June 6 and 20 (both Tuesdays) from 10 am to noon each day. The library will have a veteran specialist from Supportive Services for Veteran Families available to connect people with services to […]
BHS ‘Spilled Ink’ exhibition on this month
Ballard Library (5614 22nd Ave NW) will host a community celebration of “Spilled Ink: Ballard High School Music and Art Night” from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 22. The Ballard Branch’s teen advisers have joined forces with the Ballard High School Ink Club to present the annual release of INK Magazine, Ballard High […]
Ballard Library to host “It’s About Time Writer’s Reading Series” this week
Ballard Library (5614 22nd Ave NW) will be hosting the 330th meeting of the “It’s About Time Writers’ Reading Series” this Thursday, April 13, from 6 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. The series is held at the Ballard branch every second Thursday of the month. This month’s presentation features readings from Julene Tripp Weaver, David Fewster and […]
“Talk about anything” teen discussion group to meet at Ballard Library
Middle school and high school students are invited to drop in to talk about, or listen to, what’s going on in their lives at a monthly discussion group from 3:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, March 21, April 18 and May 16 at Ballard Branch (5614 22nd Ave NW). This monthly event is hosted by Ballard teens […]
Jim Lynch to host reading at Ballard Library
Best-selling author Jim Lynch will read from his fourth novel, “Before the Wind,” from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 23, at Ballard Branch (5614 22nd Ave NW) 206-684-4089. “Before the Wind” is about an eccentric Seattle family of boat builders and sailors who reunite for one last race. The New York Times describes the novel […]
Ballard Library to host Poetry Potluck on March 16
Ballard Library (5614 22nd Ave NW) will host Poetry ‘Potluck’ from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. on Thursday, March 16. The event is an informal monthly gathering for listening to and reading poetry aloud. Attendees should bring a few favorite poems. A reminder that this is a feast of poetry, not a food event. Call Ballard […]
Ballard Library to close next month for staff in-service day
The Central Library and all branches of The Seattle Public Library, including Ballard Library, will be closed next month on Wednesday, March 29 for a staff in-service day. Book drops will remain open. No Library material will be due on that day. All branch library parking garages will be closed, but the Central Library garage […]
Ballard Library to host “Green Up” renewable energy information table
The Seattle Public Library will host a Seattle City Light “Green Up” information table from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays, February 8, 15 and 22 in the lobby at the Ballard Branch (5614 22nd Ave NW). Chat with City Light representatives about how local renewable energy projects in the Pacific Northwest can support clean energy […]
Ballard Library to provide assistance for local Housing Choice Voucher applicants
Local low-income residents can receive help registering for a “Housing Choice Voucher” (formerly Section 8) throughout the month of February at nine locations of The Seattle Public Library. Ballard Library (5614 22nd Ave NW) will host a session from noon – 3:30 p.m. on Monday, February 13. The Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) is holding a lottery to […]
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