The Seattle Public Library will soon be launching its new website, and they’re asking for community input on the design. The current site was designed in 2003. The redesign is happening in response to voters who passed the 2012 Library levy, who “said they wanted a strong website that would be a true ‘virtual library.’” […]
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Body-positive figure drawing at Populuxe Brewing on Sunday
On Sunday, June 25, the Seattle Public Library will hold a body-positive figure drawing class, taught by a local comic book artist, at Populuxe Brewing (826B NW 49th St) from 3 to 5pm. Artists of every skill level are encouraged to attend, but everyone needs to bring their own supplies for drawing. The class will be […]
SPL to kick off 2017 “Summer of Learning” next month
The Seattle Public Library’s 2017 Summer of Learning for youth and families kicks off on Thursday, June 15. The 98th annual program, which continues through Tuesday, September 5, is designed to keep students reading and learning while school is out. This year’s program features the theme “Blast Off to Space!” and encourages reading and activities around […]
Nearby News: Greenwood Library to close for second phase of construction
The Greenwood Branch (8016 Greenwood Ave N) will temporarily close beginning Monday, June 26, for its second phase of construction work to install a custom made exterior glass wall. The book drop will remain open; the garage will be closed. The branch is expected to reopen in about two weeks. Because the branch will be closed […]
SPL encourages adults to read with launch of “Book Bingo”
The Seattle Public Library is aiming to encourage adults to read this summer with the launch of Book Bingo! The Book Bingo contest is presented in partnership with Seattle Arts & Lectures (SAL) and offers a fun and creative way for Seattle readers to expand their reading selections. Locals can start playing now by picking up a […]
Seattle Public Library launches second round of local music collection
In 2016, The Seattle Public Library launched an online Seattle music collection called PlayBack that enabled Seattleites to download free local music. Now, 50 more local artists have been added to playback.spl.org, including NAVVI, Fysah, Golden Gardens, Raz Simone and more. Anyone can stream the albums for free, and Library cardholders can download and keep any music in […]
SPL to accept Student Assistant Program applications next month
Teens ages 16 and older are invited to learn about and apply to the Student Assistant Program at The Seattle Public Library. The Student Assistant Program gives young people valuable work experience at the Library. Applicants must be enrolled in a school program, but may not yet have completed bachelor’s degrees. Students accepted into the […]
Nearby News: Seattle Public Library to host weekly pop-up library in Greenwood
While the Greenwood Branch is closed, The Seattle Public Library will host a pop-up library from 11 a.m. to noon every Thursday, February 23 through March 30 at the Green Bean Café (8525 Greenwood Ave N). The pop-up library will have books available for checkout. A children’s story time with storytelling and singing will start at 11:30 […]
SPL Foundation announces scholarships for local students
Seattle high school seniors and college undergraduates are invited to enter an essay scholarship competition created by The Seattle Public Library Foundation to honor civic leader Stimson Bullitt. The fourth annual Stimson Bullitt Civic Courage Scholarship seeks essays that explore civic courage. Essays may be submitted online through 11:59 p.m. on March 15, 2017. For full contest rules, […]
Seattle Public Library seeks local submissions for online music collection
This summer, The Seattle Public Library is set to launch an online Seattle music collection called PlayBack. The collection will start with 50 albums of local music available for free download and streaming for SPL members. AccordingPlayBack is intended to be an ever-expanding collection of Seattle’s musical culture, and 100 new albums will be available […]
Seattle Library patrons set to download free songs from Freegal
Seattle Public Library card holders have yet another perk in terms of downloading free songs. Patrons are able to now download five songs a week from SPL’s partner vendor Freegal, which maintains over 7 million songs from over 28,000 labels. Music available from Freegal includes hits like Meghan Trainor’s “All About That Bass” and Pharrell Williams’ “Happy,” as […]
Seattle Public Library looking for local input on history and culture collection
Seattle Public Library is on the lookout for local insight on how they can best provide community access to their local culture and history collection. The collection is comprised of unique and interesting items including old high school year books, original Canlis menus and original Edward Curtis photographs. The library also created the Seattle Neighborhood History Project to […]
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