Location Green Lake Branch

Library Closed in observance of Memorial Day

Monday, May 27, 2013, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Locations: All locations
Summary: All locations of The Seattle Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.
More info: www.spl.org…

Family Story Time

Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 11:15 – 11:45 a.m.

Where: Green Lake Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Summary: It is story time at the Green Lake Branch! Bring your preschoolers and toddlers to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children's librarian.
Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
More Children's Programs: www.spl.org…
Contact Info: Green Lake Branch 206-684-7547 or Ask a Librarian

Bikes for Books Drawing

Saturday, June 1, 2013, 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Where: Green Lake Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Summary: Celebrate reading! Children in first- through third-grade who have been participating in the Bikes for Books contest will get to see if they will win a bike, helmet and bike lock.
Description: The drawing for the winners of the Bikes for Books program will be held this morning., At the drawing, one winner will be drawn from the boy's box and one from the girl's box. Each winner is awarded a bike, helmet and bike lock., Children must be present to win. Certificates of accomplishment will be presented to all participants.
Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required., This event is co-sponsored by the Masonic Lodge #149 in Green Lake.
Contact Info: Green Lake Branch 206-684-7547 or Ask a Librarian

PoetsWest

Saturday, June 8, 2013, 4 – 5:30 p.m.

Where: Green Lake Branch
Room Location: Mary Alice Cooley Meeting Room
Audience: Adults
Language: English
Summary: Hear local writers read at PoetsWest, a monthly poetry series featuring an open mike and selected author readings.
Description: This month, Reader's Choice features readings by Olivia Diamond, Beth Myhrs, Koon Woon., An open mike will follow the featured readers.
Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
Contact Info: Green Lake Branch 206-684-7547 or Ask a Librarian

Afternoon Book Group

Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 3:30 – 4:45 p.m.

Where: Green Lake Branch
Room Location: Meeting Room
Audience: Adults
Language: English
Summary: Join us for a book group at the Green Lake Branch. Everyone is welcome. This month’s title is "Travels With Charley" by John Steinbeck.
Book Description: At the age of 58, Steinbeck set off to rediscover America while accompanied by Charley, a French poodle.
View in Catalog: "BOOK TITLE" by AUTHOR NAME
Next Month's Title: "Cutting for Stone" by Abraham Verghese
Notes: This group meets the second Wednesday of the month at 3:30 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: Green Lake Branch 206-684-7547 or Ask a Librarian

Comics and Characters

Saturday, June 15, 2013, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Where: Green Lake Branch
Audience: Teens
Language: English
Summary: Calling all artists! A professional cartoonist shares strategies to help you create a character and complete a short comic. No prior drawing experience needed. For tweens & teens. Registration is required.
Description: Expand your horizons with The Seattle Public Library’s 2013 Summer Reading Program!, Teens/Tweens - Follow Your True North, Here’s how to play:, - Go to www.spl.org/srpteens to sign up online and play the Summer Reading Challenge. Having fun this summer is easy and simple!, - Take our challenge to earn badges, compete with your friends and create your own avatar., - Get out of the house and attend FREE fun programs at the Library all summer long.
Notes: Library events are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required. Drop by the branch or call 206-684-7547., The Summer Reading Program is sponsored by The Seattle Public Library Foundation, Safeco Insurance Foundation and U.S. Bank.
Contact Info: Green Lake Branch 206-684-7547 or Ask a Librarian

Baby Story Time

Monday, June 17, 2013, 6:30 – 7 p.m.

Where: Green Lake Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Summary: It is story time at the Green Lake Branch! Bring your babies (0 - 12 months) to enjoy rhymes, songs and fun with our children's librarian.
Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
More Children's Programs: www.spl.org…
Contact Info: Green Lake Branch 206-684-7547 or Ask a Librarian

Family Story Time

Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 11:15 – 11:45 a.m.

Where: Green Lake Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Summary: It is story time at the Green Lake Branch! Bring your preschoolers and toddlers to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children's librarian.
Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
More Children's Programs: www.spl.org…
Contact Info: Green Lake Branch 206-684-7547 or Ask a Librarian