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Library Closed in observance of Labor Day
Holiday Closures
Locations: All locations. Summary: All locations of The Seattle Public Library will be closed on September 7 in observance of Labor Day.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit www.spl.org. Pajama Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your family to the Ballard Branch for an evening of stories, songs and a simple craft. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM.
Preschool Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your preschooler to the Ballard Branch for stories, songs and fingerplays. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Toddler Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your toddlers to the Ballard Branch for stories, songs and fingerplays. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Evening Book Group at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Book Group Summary: Join us for a book group at the Ballard Branch. Everyone is welcome. This month’s title is "Loving Frank" by Nancy Horan. Book Description: Based on true events, this novel recounts the passionate, turbulent affair between two married lovers: Mamah Borthwick Cheney, a Chicago socialite, and the noted American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. View in Catalog: "Loving Frank" by Nancy Horan. Next Month's Title: "Dreams of My Russian Summer" by Andrei Makine. Book Group Notes: For September only, this group meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:45 p.m. Beginning in October, this group meets the third Wednesday of the month at 6:45 p.m.
Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Pick up your copy of this month's book at this library location. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM.
Morning Book Group at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Book Group Summary: Join us for a book group at the Ballard Branch. Everyone is welcome. This month’s title is "Liars and Saints" by Maile Meloy. Book Description: In a family driven by jealousy and propriety as much as by love, an unspoken tradition of deceit is passed down through generations. Fiercely protected secrets gradually drive the Santerres family apart. When tragedy shatters their precarious domestic lives, it takes courage and compassion to bring them back together. View in Catalog: "Liars and Saints" by Maile Meloy. Next Month's Title: "The Living" by Annie Dillard. Book Group Notes: For September only, this group meets the fourth Friday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Beginning in October, this group will return to meeting on the third Friday of the month at 10:30 a.m.
Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Pick up your copy of this month's book at this library location. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Friday, September 24, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Laura Cooper and Kiyo Marsh present 'The Fishes and Dishes Cookbook' at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Summary: Local authors Laura Cooper and Kiyo Marsh share stories and seafood tips as they discuss their new book, "The Fishes and Dishes Cookbook: Seafood Recipes and Salty Stories from Alaska's Commercial Fisherwomen.". Full Description: You've probably heard harrowing stories about men at sea, but now it's time to hear from the women who work in America's deadliest industry. Kiyo Marsh worked for five years as a boat cook and deckhand on the FN Savage, a crabbing boat in the Bering Sea. Laura Cooper worked in western Alaska as a boat cook and deckhand doing long-line fishing and tendering.
Their experiences inspired them to team up with Kiyo’s sister, Tomi, and write "The Fishes and Dishes Cookbook," which Library Journal praised in it… View in Catalog: "The Fishes and Dishes Cookbook" by Kiyo Marsh, Tomi Marsh & Laura Cooper. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Saturday, September 25, 2010, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Preschool Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your preschooler to the Ballard Branch for stories, songs and fingerplays. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Toddler Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your toddlers to the Ballard Branch for stories, songs and fingerplays. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Firefighter Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: The Seattle Public Library invites preschoolers, parents and caregivers to a special story time that highlights Fire Prevention Month. Full Description: Seattle firefighters will read books about fire safety and display some of their firefighting equipment. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Firefighter Story Time at the Columbia Branch
Where: Columbia Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: The Seattle Public Library invites preschoolers, parents and caregivers to a special story time that highlights Fire Prevention Month. Full Description: Seattle firefighters will read books about fire safety and display some of their firefighting equipment. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Columbia Branch 206-386-1908 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Toddler Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your toddlers to the Ballard Branch for stories, songs and fingerplays. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Pajama Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your family to the Ballard Branch for an evening of stories, songs and a simple craft. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010, 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM.
Preschool Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your preschooler to the Ballard Branch for stories, songs and fingerplays. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Toddler Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your toddlers to the Ballard Branch for stories, songs and fingerplays. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Seattle Opera Preview at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Summary: Preview Seattle Opera's upcoming production of Donizetti's "Lucia di Lammermoor". Full Description: Join us for a fun and insightful preview lecture of Seattle Opera's upcoming production of Donizetti's exhilarating and expressive high-drama masterpiece, "Lucia di Lammermoor". Attractive melodies and sweeping orchestration propel a tightly constructed plot in which a wicked Scottish nobleman drives his sister to madness and murder. Complete with a secret rendezvous, political intrigue, dueling at dawn and the most famous mad scene in opera, "Lucia" remains Donizetti’s most popular work and one of the mos… Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
'It's About Time Writers' Reading Series' at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Summary: The Ballard Branch welcomes the 253rd meeting of the "It's About Time Writers' Reading Series," featuring author readings and open mikes. Full Description: This month's presentation features the work of Ann Teplik, Monica Schley and Georgia S. McDade, with a short lecture by John W. Marshall on The Writer's Craft. Between author readings, open mike time is available for three minutes per person. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Thursday, October 14, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM.
Preschool Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your preschooler to the Ballard Branch for stories, songs and fingerplays. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Toddler Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your toddlers to the Ballard Branch for stories, songs and fingerplays. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Preschool Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your preschooler to the Ballard Branch for stories, songs and fingerplays. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Toddler Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your toddlers to the Ballard Branch for stories, songs and fingerplays. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Preschool Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your preschooler to the Ballard Branch for stories, songs and fingerplays. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Toddler Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your toddlers to the Ballard Branch for stories, songs and fingerplays. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Pajama Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your family to the Ballard Branch for an evening of stories, songs and a simple craft. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010, 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM.
Preschool Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your preschooler to the Ballard Branch for stories, songs and fingerplays. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Toddler Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your toddlers to the Ballard Branch for stories, songs and fingerplays. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Library Closed in observance of Veterans Day
Holiday Closures
Locations: All locations. Summary: All locations of The Seattle Public Library will be closed on November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
Thursday, November 11, 2010, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit www.spl.org. Preschool Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your preschooler to the Ballard Branch for stories, songs and fingerplays. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Toddler Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your toddlers to the Ballard Branch for stories, songs and fingerplays. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Preschool Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your preschooler to the Ballard Branch for stories, songs and fingerplays. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Toddler Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your toddlers to the Ballard Branch for stories, songs and fingerplays. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Library Closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day
Holiday Closures
Locations: All locations. Summary: All locations of The Seattle Public Library will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 25 in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
Thursday, November 25, 2010, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit www.spl.org. Preschool Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your preschooler to the Ballard Branch for stories, songs and fingerplays. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Toddler Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your toddlers to the Ballard Branch for stories, songs and fingerplays. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM.