Location Northeast 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…

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 10:30 – 11 a.m.

Where: Northeast Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Summary: It is story time at the Northeast Branch! Bring your preschoolers 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: Northeast Branch 206-684-7539 or Ask a Librarian

Toddler Story Time

Thursday, May 30, 2013, 10:15 – 10:35 a.m.

Where: Northeast Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Summary: It is story time at the Northeast Branch! Bring your 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: Northeast Branch 206-684-7539 or Ask a Librarian

Toddler Story Time

Thursday, May 30, 2013, 11:15 – 11:35 a.m.

Where: Northeast Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Summary: It is story time at the Northeast Branch! Bring your 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: Northeast Branch 206-684-7539 or Ask a Librarian

Young Readers' Book Group

Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 4 – 5 p.m.

Where: Northeast Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Summary: Join us for a book group at the Northeast Branch for ages 5-8. Parents and caregivers are welcome. This month's theme is: Nature & Outdoor Activities.
Book Description: Come hear a nature story, talk about the book you read and participate in a nature activity!, The Young Readers Book Group includes kids of diverse ages and reading abilities. Instead of a single book for our discussions, we pick a wide range of books based on a theme. Kids are welcome to read one of the books from our selection or one of their choosing within this month's theme: Nature & Outdoor Activities!
Next Month's Title: No meetings this summer. We'll start again in October!
Notes: This group meets the first Wednesday of the month at 4 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: Northeast Branch 206-684-7539 or Ask a Librarian

Kids' Book Group

Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 4 – 5 p.m.

Where: Northeast Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Summary: Join us for a book group at the Northeast Branch for ages 9-12. This month’s title is "Love, Ruby Lavender" by Debbie Wiles.
Book Description: When her quirky grandmother goes to Hawaii for the summer, nine-year-old Ruby learns to survive on her own in Mississippi by writing letters, befriending the new girl in town and some chickens, and finally coping with her grandfather's death.
View in Catalog: "Love, Ruby Lavender" by Debbie Wiles
Next Month's Title: No meetings in the summer. We'll start again in October!
Notes: This group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 4 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: Northeast Branch 206-684-7539 or Ask a Librarian

Opportunities in Open Science

Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Where: Northeast Branch
Audience: Teens, Adults
Language: English
Summary: Find out how scientists and technologists are working together to get science out of the lab and into smartphone apps where the public can contribute to research.
Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required., This program is co-sponsored by The Seattle Public Library and REALscience during the 2013 Seattle Science Festival, June 6-16.
Contact Info: Quick Information 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian

Evening Book Group

Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Where: Northeast Branch
Audience: Adults
Language: English
Summary: Join us for a book group at the Northeast Branch. Everyone is welcome. This month’s title is "Bucking the Sun" by Ivan Doig.
Book Description: When they learn that their Montana farm is in the path of the proposed Fort Peck Dam, the Duffs -- a father, mother and their three sons -- all get work on the project, which leads to love, marriage and murder.
View in Catalog: "Bucking the Sun" by Ivan Doig
Next Month's Title: "The Madonnas of Leningrad" by Debra Dean
Notes: This group meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 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: Northeast Branch 206-684-7539 or Ask a Librarian

Sound Cycling: Mileage Celebration and Finale

Thursday, June 13, 2013, 4 – 7 p.m.

Where: Northeast Branch
Room Location: Meeting Room
Audience: Children, Teens, Adults
Language: English
Summary: Win prizes for reporting the miles you biked to work or school in May! We'll also celebrate everyone's cycling accomplishments with cake and accolades.
Description: Join us for cake, crafts and accolades at the library with your cycling friends and neighbors., Show your biking log from Bike to Work and School month to a librarian at the Northeast Branch. Miles will be recorded and awards for most miles will be given out at this celebratory event.
Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required., This is the last program in the 2013 Sound Cycling Series. We hope these programs have made cycling in Seattle fun and easy for you! Fill out our survey here if you’d like to give us feedback on the cycling events.
Contact Info: Northeast Branch 206-684-7539 or Ask a Librarian

Dig Into Magic

Monday, June 17, 2013, 2 – 3 p.m.

Where: Northeast Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Summary: Unearth subterranean secrets with magician Jeff Evans as he reveals how to mine for precious metals and discover drinking water, along with some creepy crawlies and amazing magic tricks. For ages 5 and up.
Description: Expand your horizons with The Seattle Public Library’s 2013 Summer Reading Program!, Children - Discover New Paths, Here’s how to play:, - Go to your favorite branch and pick up your reading log. Sign up and get your Reading Ranger button., - Attend FREE programs at the Library all summer long., - Read 5 books to win a cool window sign., - Read 10 books to win a paperback of your choice. You can also use your completed reading log to get a free pass to the Burke Museum between July 1 and Oct. 31, 2013., - Finish 10 books by Monday, Aug. 5 and enter your name into a drawing for the Breakfast of Champions held at the end of summer at the Space Needle.
Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
Contact Info: Northeast Branch 206-684-7539 or Ask a Librarian

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 10:30 – 11 a.m.

Where: Northeast Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Summary: It is story time at the Northeast Branch! Bring your preschoolers 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: Northeast Branch 206-684-7539 or Ask a Librarian

Pajamas and Puppets

Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 7 – 7:30 p.m.

Where: Northeast Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Summary: It's time for pajamas and puppets at the Northeast Branch! Bring your preschoolers and toddlers to enjoy a puppet show, along with stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children's librarian.
Description: Pajamas are welcome and encouraged!
Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
More Children's Programs: www.spl.org…
Contact Info: Northeast Branch 206-684-7539 or Ask a Librarian

Toddler Story Time

Thursday, June 20, 2013, 10:15 – 10:35 a.m.

Where: Northeast Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Summary: It is story time at the Northeast Branch! Bring your 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: Northeast Branch 206-684-7539 or Ask a Librarian

Toddler Story Time

Thursday, June 20, 2013, 11:15 – 11:35 a.m.

Where: Northeast Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Summary: It is story time at the Northeast Branch! Bring your 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: Northeast Branch 206-684-7539 or Ask a Librarian