Location Beacon Hill Branch

Talk Time at the Beacon Hill Branch

21 Nov 2009 18:30:00 GMT

Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Where: Beacon Hill Branch
Audience: Adults, ESL
Language: English
Talk Time Summary: Come to a free English as a Second Language (ESL) conversation group to practice speaking English.
Talk Time Description: This program is for beginning to advanced level learners. Participants will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
Contact Info: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or Ask a Librarian

Hora de cuentos (Spanish Story Time at the Beacon Hill Branch)

21 Nov 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, 2 – 2:30 p.m.

Where: Beacon Hill Branch
Audience: Children
Language: Español
Story Time Summary: ¡Es una hora de cuentos para los niños y sus familias! (It's story time for children and their families!)
Full Description: Niños y sus familias están invitados a celebrar cuentos, canciones, y jugeos divertidos en español con Xiomara Melgar.
Event Notes: Los programas de la biblioteca son gratuitos.
Translation: Children, their families, and their friends are invited to celebrate stories, songs and fun in Spanish with Xiomara Melgar. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
More Children's Programs: www.spl.org…
Contact Info: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or Ask a Librarian

Homework Help at the Beacon Hill Branch

24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, 4 – 8 p.m.

Where: Beacon Hill Branch
Audience: Children, Teens
Language: English
Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays.
Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised.
Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens
Contact Info: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or Ask a Librarian

Homework Help at the Beacon Hill Branch

25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, 4 – 8 p.m.

Where: Beacon Hill Branch
Audience: Children, Teens
Language: English
Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays.
Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised.
Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens
Contact Info: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or Ask a Librarian

Beginning-Level ESL Class at the Beacon Hill Branch

25 Nov 2009 02:30:00 GMT

Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, 6:30 – 7:45 p.m.

Where: Beacon Hill Branch
Audience: Adults, ESL
Language: English
Summary: In this class, students will learn the English alphabet and sounds, basic vocabulary and daily conversation skills.
Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. This class is for adults and childcare is not available.
Contact: Sara Elefson, 206-233-9720

雙語"玩中學"樂園 / Bilingual Play and Learn Group at the Beacon Hill Branch

25 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT

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

Where: Beacon Hill Branch
Audience: Adults, Children
Language: English, 中文
Story Time Summary: 在幼兒樂園裡, 孩子們可透過玩遊戲, 英文兒歌敎唱, 讀故事書, 做簡易手工及玩各類玩具等不同的活動方式, 達到啟蒙的目的並協助幼兒們提前適應將來入學的環境, 且更可幚助幼兒學習到如何與別人分享及相處的經驗。而幼兒的照顧者更可藉此機會與社區內其他幼兒照顧者交換資訊及經驗並拓展人際關係. / Play group provides a fun and age-appropriate learning environment for 2-5 years old children.
Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
Translation: Children listen to stories, sing songs, and do simple arts and crafts with their caregivers during the group time. There is also play time for children to explore various toys and play activities. Through this group children are being prepared for preschool and kindergarten learning environments as well as building relationship with others. Caregivers also build up and strengthen connection and communication with the children, and get connected with other caregivers in the community., Play and Learn Group is a bilingual program offered in English and Chinese.
More Children's Programs: www.spl.org…
Contact Info: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or Ask a Librarian

Homework Help at the Beacon Hill Branch

26 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, 5 – 8 p.m.

Where: Beacon Hill Branch
Audience: Children, Teens
Language: English
Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays.
Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised.
Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens
Contact Info: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 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…

Talk Time at the Beacon Hill Branch

28 Nov 2009 18:30:00 GMT

Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Where: Beacon Hill Branch
Audience: Adults, ESL
Language: English
Talk Time Summary: Come to a free English as a Second Language (ESL) conversation group to practice speaking English.
Talk Time Description: This program is for beginning to advanced level learners. Participants will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
Contact Info: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or Ask a Librarian

Homework Help at the Beacon Hill Branch

01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, 4 – 8 p.m.

Where: Beacon Hill Branch
Audience: Children, Teens
Language: English
Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays.
Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised.
Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens
Contact Info: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or Ask a Librarian

Homework Help at the Beacon Hill Branch

02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, 4 – 8 p.m.

Where: Beacon Hill Branch
Audience: Children, Teens
Language: English
Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays.
Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised.
Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens
Contact Info: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or Ask a Librarian

Beginning-Level ESL Class at the Beacon Hill Branch

02 Dec 2009 02:30:00 GMT

Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, 6:30 – 7:45 p.m.

Where: Beacon Hill Branch
Audience: Adults, ESL
Language: English
Summary: In this class, students will learn the English alphabet and sounds, basic vocabulary and daily conversation skills.
Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. This class is for adults and childcare is not available.
Contact: Sara Elefson, 206-233-9720

雙語"玩中學"樂園 / Bilingual Play and Learn Group at the Beacon Hill Branch

02 Dec 2009 18:00:00 GMT

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

Where: Beacon Hill Branch
Audience: Adults, Children
Language: English, 中文
Story Time Summary: 在幼兒樂園裡, 孩子們可透過玩遊戲, 英文兒歌敎唱, 讀故事書, 做簡易手工及玩各類玩具等不同的活動方式, 達到啟蒙的目的並協助幼兒們提前適應將來入學的環境, 且更可幚助幼兒學習到如何與別人分享及相處的經驗。而幼兒的照顧者更可藉此機會與社區內其他幼兒照顧者交換資訊及經驗並拓展人際關係. / Play group provides a fun and age-appropriate learning environment for 2-5 years old children.
Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
Translation: Children listen to stories, sing songs, and do simple arts and crafts with their caregivers during the group time. There is also play time for children to explore various toys and play activities. Through this group children are being prepared for preschool and kindergarten learning environments as well as building relationship with others. Caregivers also build up and strengthen connection and communication with the children, and get connected with other caregivers in the community., Play and Learn Group is a bilingual program offered in English and Chinese.
More Children's Programs: www.spl.org…
Contact Info: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or Ask a Librarian

Homework Help at the Beacon Hill Branch

03 Dec 2009 01:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, 5 – 8 p.m.

Where: Beacon Hill Branch
Audience: Children, Teens
Language: English
Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays.
Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised.
Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens
Contact Info: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or Ask a Librarian

Preschool Story Time at the Beacon Hill Branch

03 Dec 2009 18:30:00 GMT

Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, 10:30 – 11 a.m.

Where: Beacon Hill Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Beacon Hill Branch! Bring your preschoolers to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children's librarian.
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: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or Ask a Librarian

Homework Help at the Beacon Hill Branch

04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, 4 – 8 p.m.

Where: Beacon Hill Branch
Audience: Children, Teens
Language: English
Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays.
Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised.
Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens
Contact Info: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or Ask a Librarian

Talk Time at the Beacon Hill Branch

05 Dec 2009 18:30:00 GMT

Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Where: Beacon Hill Branch
Audience: Adults, ESL
Language: English
Talk Time Summary: Come to a free English as a Second Language (ESL) conversation group to practice speaking English.
Talk Time Description: This program is for beginning to advanced level learners. Participants will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
Contact Info: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or Ask a Librarian

Homework Help at the Beacon Hill Branch

08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, 4 – 8 p.m.

Where: Beacon Hill Branch
Audience: Children, Teens
Language: English
Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays.
Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised.
Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens
Contact Info: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or Ask a Librarian

Anime Club at the Beacon Hill Branch

09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, 4 – 6 p.m.

Where: Beacon Hill Branch
Audience: Children, Teens
Language: English
Summary: The Beacon Hill Branch hosts an anime club for teens from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month. Screenings will include previews of upcoming anime.
Full Description: Screenings will include anime episodes from FUNimation's fan club, Operation Anime as well as sneak peeks of brand new anime. Library staff will share the newest additions to the branch's growing collection of manga, comics drawn in Japanese-style.
Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
Contact Info: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or Ask a Librarian

Homework Help at the Beacon Hill Branch

09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, 4 – 8 p.m.

Where: Beacon Hill Branch
Audience: Children, Teens
Language: English
Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays.
Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised.
Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens
Contact Info: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or Ask a Librarian

雙語"玩中學"樂園 / Bilingual Play and Learn Group at the Beacon Hill Branch

09 Dec 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Where: Beacon Hill Branch
Audience: Adults, Children
Language: English, 中文
Story Time Summary: 在幼兒樂園裡, 孩子們可透過玩遊戲, 英文兒歌敎唱, 讀故事書, 做簡易手工及玩各類玩具等不同的活動方式, 達到啟蒙的目的並協助幼兒們提前適應將來入學的環境, 且更可幚助幼兒學習到如何與別人分享及相處的經驗。而幼兒的照顧者更可藉此機會與社區內其他幼兒照顧者交換資訊及經驗並拓展人際關係. / Play group provides a fun and age-appropriate learning environment for 2-5 years old children.
Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
Translation: Children listen to stories, sing songs, and do simple arts and crafts with their caregivers during the group time. There is also play time for children to explore various toys and play activities. Through this group children are being prepared for preschool and kindergarten learning environments as well as building relationship with others. Caregivers also build up and strengthen connection and communication with the children, and get connected with other caregivers in the community., Play and Learn Group is a bilingual program offered in English and Chinese.
More Children's Programs: www.spl.org…
Contact Info: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or Ask a Librarian

Homework Help at the Beacon Hill Branch

10 Dec 2009 01:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, 5 – 8 p.m.

Where: Beacon Hill Branch
Audience: Children, Teens
Language: English
Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays.
Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised.
Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens
Contact Info: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or Ask a Librarian

Preschool Story Time at the Beacon Hill Branch

10 Dec 2009 18:30:00 GMT

Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, 10:30 – 11 a.m.

Where: Beacon Hill Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Beacon Hill Branch! Bring your preschoolers to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children's librarian.
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: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or Ask a Librarian

Citizenship Workshop at the Beacon Hill Branch

10 Dec 2009 21:30:00 GMT

Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Where: Beacon Hill Branch
Audience: Adults, ESL
Language: English, Español, 中文, Tiểng Việt
Summary: Come to a FREE information and legal workshops on the path to citizenship. All participants will receive FREE citizenship study materials!
Full Description: The Seattle Public Library in partnership with the City of Seattle New Citizen Initiative and the King County Library System will conduct a series of information and legal workshops on the path to citizenship. Each workshop is free and open to the public. Workshops feature:, Immigration attorneys available to answer questions privately and confidentially. A brief review of the path to citizenship, including information on the new naturalization test. Free copies of the United States Citizenship Information booklet, which contains information on:, o naturalization requirements, o when to get legal help, o steps to becoming a naturalized citizen, o frequently asked questions, o study materials, o a naturalization application form
Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
Contact Info: World Languages 206-684-0849 or e-mail