Location Northgate Branch

Intermediate ESL Reading

Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 4 – 5:30 p.m.

Where: Northgate Branch
Class type: ESL
Audience: Adults, ESL
Language: English
Summary: Join us for a 10 week ESL class! Registration is required.
Description: Attend a 1.5 hour Intermediate Reading class for English language learners. This class is offered in partnership with the Literacy Council of Seattle.
Class Notes: This class is free. Registration is required on the first day of class., Registration and assessment start at 6 p.m. on Tuesday April 16 and is first come, first served. Childcare is not provided., Class meets every Tuesday and Thursday through June 20.
Contact: Literacy Council of Seattle 206-233-9720

Seattle Reads 'Stories for Boys' Book Group

Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Where: Northgate Branch
Audience: Adults
Language: English
Summary: Join us for a discussion of Gregory Martin's "Stories for Boys," the 2013 Seattle Reads featured work.
Book Description: This quirky, heart-wrenching memoir looks at family secrets, truth and reconciliation, acceptance and forgiveness. As Martin struggles to come to terms with revelations of his father’s homosexuality following an attempted suicide, he relates humorous stories about parenting two young sons mixed with memories of his own happy childhood with the father he thought he knew.
View in Catalog: "Stories for Boys" by Gregory Martin
Next Month's Title: "What it is Like to Go to War" by Karl Marlantes
Notes: This group meets the third 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.
More...: www.spl.org…
Contact Info: Northgate Branch 206-386-1980 or Ask a Librarian

Young Readers' Book Group

Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Where: Northgate Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Summary: Join the Brain Exploding Book Group, a nonfiction discussion group at the Northgate Branch. Children from grades K-5 and their parents and caregivers are welcome. This month’s subject: Astonishing Animals.
Book Description: Come hear strange-but-true nonfiction books, share what you read, and choose a brain-exploding fact (or ten) to take home for dinner!, The Brain Exploding Book Group includes kids of diverse ages and reading abilities. Instead of a single book, we discuss a wide range of books based on a theme. Kids are welcome to read a book or article of their choosing within this month's theme: Astonishing Animals.
Notes: This group meets the third Wednesday of the month at 4:30 p.m., Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. To make it easier to find a book, a display of books on this topic is available at the branch.
Contact Info: Northgate Branch 206-386-1980 or Ask a Librarian

Family Story Time

Thursday, June 20, 2013, 10:30 – 11 a.m.

Where: Northgate Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Summary: It is story time at the Northgate 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: Northgate Branch 206-386-1980 or Ask a Librarian

Intermediate ESL Reading

Thursday, June 20, 2013, 4 – 5:30 p.m.

Where: Northgate Branch
Class type: ESL
Audience: Adults, ESL
Language: English
Summary: Join us for a 10 week ESL class! Registration is required.
Description: Attend a 1.5 hour Intermediate Reading class for English language learners. This class is offered in partnership with the Literacy Council of Seattle.
Class Notes: This class is free. Registration is required on the first day of class., Registration and assessment start at 6 p.m. on Tuesday April 16 and is first come, first served. Childcare is not provided., Class meets every Tuesday and Thursday through June 20.
Contact: Literacy Council of Seattle 206-233-9720

Celebrate Nature

Friday, June 21, 2013, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Where: Northgate Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Summary: Ocheami performs African stories, music and dance to demonstrate nature's importance to people, places, plants and animals. For ages 4 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 cling., - 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 are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required., The Summer Reading Program is sponsored by The Seattle Public Library Foundation, Safeco Insurance Foundation and U.S. Bank.
Contact Info: Northgate Branch 206-386-1980 or Ask a Librarian

Make a Book

Saturday, June 22, 2013, 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Where: Northgate Branch
Audience: Teens, Adults
Language: English
Summary: Instructors from Cornish Book Arts show you how to take your ideas and turn them into a unique book. All materials provided. Groups and drop-ins welcome. For teens and adults.
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., Adults – Where Do You Want To Go?, Need something to read?, - Go to www.spl.org/srpadults to sign up online and track your summer reading., - Find a book via our Summer Reading Navigator at www.spl.org/navigator. Pick your path, then check out a book.
Notes: Library events are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required., The Summer Reading Program is sponsored by The Seattle Public Library Foundation, Safeco Insurance Foundation and U.S. Bank.
Contact Info: Northgate Branch 206-386-1980 or Ask a Librarian

Pajama Story Time

Monday, June 24, 2013, 7 – 7:30 p.m.

Where: Northgate Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Summary: It is story time at the Northgate Branch! All ages are welcome to wear their pajamas and enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun.
Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
More Children's Programs: www.spl.org…
Contact Info: Northgate Branch 206-386-1980 or Ask a Librarian

Family Story Time

Thursday, June 27, 2013, 10:30 – 11 a.m.

Where: Northgate Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Summary: It is story time at the Northgate 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: Northgate Branch 206-386-1980 or Ask a Librarian

Pajama Story Time

Monday, July 1, 2013, 7 – 7:30 p.m.

Where: Northgate Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Summary: It is story time at the Northgate Branch! All ages are welcome to wear their pajamas and enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun.
Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
More Children's Programs: www.spl.org…
Contact Info: Northgate Branch 206-386-1980 or Ask a Librarian

Game On!

Wednesday, July 3, 2013, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Where: Northgate Branch
Audience: Teens
Language: English
Summary: Get your game on at the Library with board games, Wii Mario Kart, and XBOX with Kinect! For tweens and teens.
Description: Move with the music, hit a home run, crash those karts, cheer on other gamers and meet other teens. Whether you are a gaming expert or a newbie, here is your chance to get some game time.
Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
Contact Info: Northgate Branch 206-386-1980 or Ask a Librarian

Library Closed in observance of Independence Day

Thursday, July 4, 2013, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Locations: All locations
Summary: All locations of The Seattle Public Library will be closed on July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
More info: www.spl.org…

The New Job Search in the New Economy

Friday, July 5, 2013, 2 – 4 p.m.

Where: Northgate Branch
Room Location: Meeting Room
Class type: Job Skills
Audience: Adults
Language: English
Summary: Develop a successful job search plan for tough economic times.
Description: Topics covered will include: - adjusting to unemployment, - developing a work plan for a successful job search, - where to find training, - networking for interviews
Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required., This course is offered by WorkSource as part of an ongoing Job Procurement series.
Contact Info: Northgate Branch 206-386-1980 or Ask a Librarian

CANCELED - Game On!

Saturday, July 6, 2013, 2 – 4 p.m.

Where: Northgate Branch
Audience: Children, Teens
Language: English
Summary: Game On has moved to a new day of the week. Join us at 3:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month to play video & board games. Click here to see the new schedule.
Description: Get your game on at the Library with board games, Wii Mario Kart and XBOX Kinect! For ages 10 and up., Move with the music, hit a home run, crash those karts, cheer on other gamers and meet other teens. Whether you are a gaming expert or a newbie, here is your chance to get some game time. Refreshments will be provided.
Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
Contact Info: Northgate Branch 206-386-1980 or Ask a Librarian

Pajama Story Time

Monday, July 8, 2013, 7 – 7:30 p.m.

Where: Northgate Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Summary: It is story time at the Northgate Branch! All ages are welcome to wear their pajamas and enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun.
Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
More Children's Programs: www.spl.org…
Contact Info: Northgate Branch 206-386-1980 or Ask a Librarian

Duct Tape Mania

Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 2 – 4 p.m.

Where: Northgate Branch
Audience: Teens
Language: English
Summary: Find out what you can make with a roll of duct tape! Create roses, picture frames, wallets and more -- discover new uses for this sticky product. Materials are provided. For tweens and teens.
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 not required., The Summer Reading Program is sponsored by The Seattle Public Library Foundation, Safeco Insurance Foundation and U.S. Bank.
Contact Info: Northgate Branch 206-386-1980 or Ask a Librarian

Firefighter Story Time

Thursday, July 11, 2013, 10:30 – 11 a.m.

Where: Northgate Branch
Room Location: Meeting Room
Audience: Children
Language: English
Summary: The Seattle Public Library invites preschoolers, parents and caregivers to a special story time that highlights fire safety.
Description: Seattle firefighters will read books about fire safety and display some of their firefighting equipment.
Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
More Children's Programs: www.spl.org…
Contact Info: Northgate Branch 206-386-1980 or Ask a Librarian

Effective Networking for Employment

Friday, July 12, 2013, 2 – 4 p.m.

Where: Northgate Branch
Room Location: Meeting Room
Class type: Job Skills
Audience: Adults
Language: English
Summary: Develop a comprehensive approach to professional networking.
Description: Topics covered will include: - myths about networking, - developing your own network, - the four core elements of networking information exchange, Special attention will be given to LinkedIn and other social networking sites.
Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required., This course is offered by WorkSource as part of an ongoing Job Procurement series.
Contact Info: Northgate Branch 206-386-1980 or Ask a Librarian

Pajama Story Time

Monday, July 15, 2013, 7 – 7:30 p.m.

Where: Northgate Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Summary: It is story time at the Northgate Branch! All ages are welcome to wear their pajamas and enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun.
Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
More Children's Programs: www.spl.org…
Contact Info: Northgate Branch 206-386-1980 or Ask a Librarian

Evening Book Group

Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Where: Northgate Branch
Audience: Adults
Language: English
Summary: Join us for a book group at the Northgate Branch. Everyone is welcome. This month’s title is "What it is Like to Go to War" by Karl Marlantes.
Book Description: Marlantes relates his combat experiences in Vietnam and discusses the daily contradictions warriors face in the grind of war, where each battle requires them to take or spare life.
View in Catalog: "What it is Like to Go to War" by Karl Marlantes
Next Month's Title: "Kafka on the Shore" by Haruki Murakami
Notes: This group meets the third 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: Northgate Branch 206-386-1980 or Ask a Librarian

Computer Basics 1 & 2

Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 3 – 5 p.m.

Where: Northgate Branch
Room Location: Meeting Room
Class type: Computer Basics
Audience: Adults
Language: English
Summary: Want to begin using a computer? Do you need practice using a mouse and keyboard? For first time computer users, this class introduces common computer terms and features. Registration is required.
Description: The class will introduce you to the most common Windows features, including toolbars, the scroll bar and text boxes. The class includes a brief introduction to Internet Explorer and Word., This class incorporates Computer Basics 1 and Computer Basics 2 content.
Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required. Drop by the branch or call 206-386-1980 to sign up.
Contact Info: Northgate Branch 206-386-1980 or Ask a Librarian

Family Story Time

Thursday, July 18, 2013, 10:30 – 11 a.m.

Where: Northgate Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Summary: It is story time at the Northgate 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: Northgate Branch 206-386-1980 or Ask a Librarian

En la Madriguera del Conejo (Down the Rabbit Hole)

Thursday, July 18, 2013, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Where: Northgate Branch
Audience: Children
Language: Español
Summary: Producciones Rowbes Puppet presenta un divertido teatro de títeres de la obra, En la Madriguera del Conejo. Un conejo trata de descubrir quién es. Para niños de 2 años de edad o más.
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 cling., - 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 are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required., The Summer Reading Program is sponsored by The Seattle Public Library Foundation, Safeco Insurance Foundation and U.S. Bank.
Translation: Rowbes Puppet Productions tells this hilarious and heartwarming puppet tale about a bunny trying to discover who he is. For ages 2 and up.
Contact Info: Northgate Branch 206-386-1980 or Ask a Librarian

Online Job Search Skills

Friday, July 19, 2013, 2 – 4 p.m.

Where: Northgate Branch
Room Location: Meeting Room
Class type: Job Skills
Audience: Adults
Language: English
Summary: Learn how to use the Internet to find and apply to job opportunities.
Description: Topics covered will include: - submitting résumés online, - completing web-based job applications, - résumé-based websites such as Monster.com, You'll leave this course with a comprehensive list of company websites with job listings in the Puget Sound region.
Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required., This course is offered by WorkSource as part of an ongoing Job Procurement series.
Contact Info: Northgate Branch 206-386-1980 or Ask a Librarian