Location Ballard Branch

Pajama Story Time at the Ballard Branch

11 Nov 2009 02:45:00 GMT

Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, 6:45 – 7:30 p.m.

Where: Ballard Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Story Time Summary: Bring the 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: www.spl.org…
Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian

Library Closed in observance of Veterans Day

11 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Locations: All locations
Summary: All locations of The Seattle Public Library will be closed on November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
More info: www.spl.org…

'It's About Time Writers' Reading Series' at the Ballard Branch

13 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT

Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, 6 – 7:40 p.m.

Where: Ballard Branch
Audience: Adults
Language: English
Summary: The Ballard Branch welcomes the 243rd meeting of the "It's About Time Writers Reading Series," featuring author readings and open mikes.
Full Description: This month's presentation features local authors Jeremy Halinen, Carol Guess, and Elizabeth J. Colen, with Kim-An Lieberman 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

Meet author David Levithan at the Ballard Branch

14 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, 3 – 4:15 p.m.

Where: Ballard Branch
Audience: Adults, Teens
Language: English
Summary: Superstar author David Levithan brings his new book "Love is the Higher Law."
Full Description: David Levithan, author of award-winning novels like "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist" and "Boy Meets Boy," brings his latest teen book "Love is the Higher Law" to the Ballard Branch. Co-sponsored and books provided courtesy of Secret Garden Bookshop in Ballard.
View in Catalog: "Love is the Higher Law" by David Levithan
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

CANCELED - Preschool Story Time at the Ballard Branch

18 Nov 2009 18:30:00 GMT

Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, 10:30 – 11 a.m.

Where: Ballard Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Story Time Summary: This event has been canceled. The next story time at the Ballard Branch will occur on Wednesday, November 25.
Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
More Children's Programs: www.spl.org…
Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian

CANCELED - Toddler Story Time at the Ballard Branch

18 Nov 2009 19:30:00 GMT

Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Where: Ballard Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Story Time Summary: This event has been canceled. The next story time at the Ballard Branch will occur on Wednesday, November 25.
Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
More Children's Programs: www.spl.org…
Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian

Morning Book Group at the Ballard Branch

20 Nov 2009 18:30:00 GMT

Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

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 "She's Come Undone" by Wally Lamb.
Book Description: Dolores Price is wise-mouthed, wounded and overweight, and life can be unkind. Find out how Dolores handles this conundrum.
View in Catalog: "She's Come Undone" by Wally Lamb
Next Month's Title: "Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
Book Group Notes: This group meets the third Friday of the month at 10:30 AM., 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

Preschool Story Time at the Ballard Branch

25 Nov 2009 18:30:00 GMT

Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, 10:30 – 11 a.m.

Where: Ballard Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Ballard Branch! Stop in with your preschoolers 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: www.spl.org…
Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian

Toddler Story Time at the Ballard Branch

25 Nov 2009 19:30:00 GMT

Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Where: Ballard Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Story Time Summary: It's story time at the Ballard Branch! Bring your toddler for stories, songs, movement and fingerplays.
Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
More Children's Programs: www.spl.org…
Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian

Library Closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day

26 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Locations: All locations
Summary: All locations of The Seattle Public Library will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26 in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
More info: www.spl.org…

Meet author Chef Daniel Orr at the Ballard Branch

29 Nov 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, 2 – 3:15 p.m.

Where: Ballard Branch
Audience: Adults
Language: English
Summary: Meet chef/author Daniel Orr and get the lowdown on his new cookbook "FARMfood: Green Living."
Full Description: Internationally-acclaimed chef and fresh-food advocate Daniel Orr reads from his latest book, "FARMfood: Green Living with Chef Daniel Orr." Hear his take on the benefits of simple, natural "real food" and get some fresh ideas. Co-sponsored by and books provided courtesy of Secret Garden Bookshop in Ballard.
View in Catalog: "FARMfood: Green Living with Chef Daniel Orr" by Daniel Orr
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

Preschool Story Time at the Ballard Branch

02 Dec 2009 18:30:00 GMT

Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, 10:30 – 11 a.m.

Where: Ballard Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Ballard Branch! Stop in with your preschoolers 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: www.spl.org…
Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian

Toddler Story Time at the Ballard Branch

02 Dec 2009 19:30:00 GMT

Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Where: Ballard Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Story Time Summary: It's story time at the Ballard Branch! Bring your toddler for stories, songs, movement and fingerplays.
Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
More Children's Programs: www.spl.org…
Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian

Evening Book Group at the Ballard Branch

03 Dec 2009 02:45:00 GMT

Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, 6:45 – 7:45 p.m.

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 "Letters from Yellowstone" by Diane Smith.
Book Description: In 1898, a young Cornell medical student joins a field study in Yellowstone National Park and describes in a series of letters her relationships with fellow naturalists (who had expected a male partner), her experiences, and her encounters with a colorful assortment of characters.
View in Catalog: "Letters from Yellowstone" by Diane Smith
Next Month's Title: "The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" by Junot Diaz
Book Group Notes: This group meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6:45 PM., 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