Location University Branch

Library Closed in observance of Independence Day

04 Jul 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Saturday, July 4, 2009, 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…

Bee-Boppin' Bugs at the University Branch

09 Jul 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Thursday, July 9, 2009, 2 – 3 p.m.

Where: University Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Summary: Join favorite Northwest performer Nancy Stewart for this fun-filled concert packed with cool facts about our tiny buzzing, creeping and crawling friends. For ages 10 and under.
Full Description: The Seattle Public Library offers more than 750 free programs all over the city for children, teens and adults this summer. You can join the fun!, Read good books! Sign up for the Summer Reading Program in the notebook binder at your branch. Keep track of the number of books you read or listen to this summer and let us know how many books you’ve read. Children can read 10 books and win a free book and get a free pass to the Burke Museum. Review a book, movie or music and share your favorites with others. Use the online review form to submit a review. Visit our page of Summer Reading Reviews to see what others are enjoying., Summer Reading is for all ages! It nurtures a sense of community; encourages reading for pleasure; helps our children learn; and provides opportunities for lifelong learning.
Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
Contact Info: University Branch 206-684-4063 or Ask a Librarian

Burke Circus at the University Branch

11 Jul 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Saturday, July 11, 2009, 2 – 3 p.m.

Where: University Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Summary: Join the Burke Museum for this interactive game with familiar storybook characters, real museum specimens, puppets and prizes. For ages 10 and under.
Full Description: The Seattle Public Library offers more than 750 free programs all over the city for children, teens and adults this summer. You can join the fun!, Read good books! Sign up for the Summer Reading Program in the notebook binder at your branch. Keep track of the number of books you read or listen to this summer and let us know how many books you’ve read. Children can read 10 books and win a free book and get a free pass to the Burke Museum. Review a book, movie or music and share your favorites with others. Use the online review form to submit a review. Visit our page of Summer Reading Reviews to see what others are enjoying., Summer Reading is for all ages! It nurtures a sense of community; encourages reading for pleasure; helps our children learn; and provides opportunities for lifelong learning.
Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
Contact Info: University Branch 206-684-4063 or Ask a Librarian

Blogging for Beginners at the University Branch

14 Jul 2009 00:30:00 GMT

Monday, July 13, 2009, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Where: University Branch
Audience: Adults
Language: English
Summary: Always wanted to start a blog but aren't sure how? Don't be intimated; blogging is easy! In this class you'll learn everything you need to know to start your own blog.
Full Description: Not only is blogging a great creative outlet, you can also use it as a free marketing tool to boost your small business or find an audience for your writing. In this class, we'll learn the ABCs of blogging: what are blogs, how to figure out if a blog is right for you, and how to create one in less than five minutes., Rebecca Agiewich is the author of BreakupBabe: A Novel (Ballantine Books, 2006), which sprang out of her popular dating blog of the same name. The novel was a finalist for the 2007 Lulu Blooker Prize -- a literary prize for books based on blogs. She teaches blogging and writing classes at Seattle's Richard Hugo House and elsewhere around the Sound., The Seattle Public Library offers more than 750 free programs all over the city for children, teens and adults this summer. You can join the fun!, Read good books! Sign up for the Summer Reading Program in the notebook binder at your branch. Keep track of the number of books you read or listen to this summer and let us know how many books you’ve read. Children can read 10 books and win a free book and get a free pass to the Burke Museum. Review a book, movie or music and share your favorites with others. Use the online review form to submit a review. Visit our page of Summer Reading Reviews to see what others are enjoying., Summer Reading is for all ages! It nurtures a sense of community; encourages reading for pleasure; helps our children learn; and provides opportunities for lifelong learning.
Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required. Beginning June 15, call 206-684-4063 to sign up.
Contact Info: University Branch 206-684-4063 or Ask a Librarian

Book Group at the University Branch

16 Jul 2009 01:30:00 GMT

Wednesday, July 15, 2009, 6:30 – 7:45 p.m.

Where: University Branch
Audience: Adults
Language: English
Book Group Summary: Join us for a book group at the University Branch. Everyone is welcome. This month’s title is "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" by Junot Diaz.
Book Description: Oscar, an overweight ghetto nerd in New Jersey dreams of becoming the Dominican J.R.R. Tolkien and of finding love. But he may never get what he wants because of an ancient curse that has haunted Oscar's family for generations. Winner of the 2008 Pulitzer Prize.
View in Catalog: "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" by Junot Diaz
Next Month's Title: "The Golden Spruce" by John Vaillant
Book Group Notes: This group meets the 3rd Wednesday 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: University Branch 206-684-4063 or Ask a Librarian

Preschool Story Time at the University Branch

16 Jul 2009 17:30:00 GMT

Thursday, July 16, 2009, 10:30 – 11 a.m.

Where: University Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Story Time Summary: It is story time at the University 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: University Branch 206-684-4063 or Ask a Librarian

Baby Story Time at the University Branch

16 Jul 2009 18:30:00 GMT

Thursday, July 16, 2009, 11:30 – 11:55 a.m.

Where: University Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Story Time Summary: It is story time at the University Branch! Bring your babies 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: University Branch 206-684-4063 or Ask a Librarian

Zine Drop-In at the University Branch

16 Jul 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Thursday, July 16, 2009, 3 – 4 p.m.

Where: University Branch
Audience: Adults, Teens
Language: English
Summary: Attention zine-enthusiasts! We will provide paper, copier, markers, scissors, glue sticks, papers of different colors and textures and magazines for cutting. You bring your ideas and any special materials you want to use. We also take donations for the materials box if you want to leave your old magazines or interesting papers.
Full Description: The Seattle Public Library offers more than 750 free programs all over the city for children, teens and adults this summer. You can join the fun!, Read good books! Sign up for the Summer Reading Program in the notebook binder at your branch. Keep track of the number of books you read or listen to this summer and let us know how many books you’ve read. Children can read 10 books and win a free book and get a free pass to the Burke Museum. Review a book, movie or music and share your favorites with others. Use the online review form to submit a review. Visit our page of Summer Reading Reviews to see what others are enjoying., Summer Reading is for all ages! It nurtures a sense of community; encourages reading for pleasure; helps our children learn; and provides opportunities for lifelong learning.
Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
Contact Info: University Branch 206-684-4063 or Ask a Librarian

Author Jennifer Worick reads at the University Branch

22 Jul 2009 01:30:00 GMT

Tuesday, July 21, 2009, 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Where: University Branch
Audience: Adults, Teens
Language: English
Summary: "Backcountry Betty Crafting with Style: 50 Nature-Inspired Projects" is a hip, snappy craft book that includes projects designed to bring the outdoors in! Worick will discuss a variety of craft projects that she has divided into habitats from your backyard to the seashore.
Full Description: The Seattle Public Library offers more than 750 free programs all over the city for children, teens and adults this summer. You can join the fun!, Read good books! Sign up for the Summer Reading Program in the notebook binder at your branch. Keep track of the number of books you read or listen to this summer and let us know how many books you’ve read. Children can read 10 books and win a free book and get a free pass to the Burke Museum. Review a book, movie or music and share your favorites with others. Use the online review form to submit a review. Visit our page of Summer Reading Reviews to see what others are enjoying., Summer Reading is for all ages! It nurtures a sense of community; encourages reading for pleasure; helps our children learn; and provides opportunities for lifelong learning.
View in Catalog: "Backcountry Betty: Crafting with Style" by Jennifer Worick
Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required., This program is presented in cooperation with Mountaineer Books.
Contact Info: University Branch 206-684-4063 or Ask a Librarian

Preschool Story Time at the University Branch

23 Jul 2009 17:30:00 GMT

Thursday, July 23, 2009, 10:30 – 11 a.m.

Where: University Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Story Time Summary: It is story time at the University 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: University Branch 206-684-4063 or Ask a Librarian

Baby Story Time at the University Branch

23 Jul 2009 18:30:00 GMT

Thursday, July 23, 2009, 11:30 – 11:55 a.m.

Where: University Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Story Time Summary: It is story time at the University Branch! Bring your babies 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: University Branch 206-684-4063 or Ask a Librarian

Game On at the University Branch

25 Jul 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Saturday, July 25, 2009, 3 – 5 p.m.

Where: University Branch
Audience: Children, Teens
Language: English
Summary: Get your game on at the library! Play board games and video games, eat snacks and hang out with friends at the University Branch this summer. This is a great opportunity to practice your skills for the Mario Kart tournament on July 31!
Full Description: The Seattle Public Library offers more than 750 free programs all over the city for children, teens and adults this summer. You can join the fun!, Read good books! Sign up for the Summer Reading Program in the notebook binder at your branch. Keep track of the number of books you read or listen to this summer and let us know how many books you’ve read. Children can read 10 books and win a free book and get a free pass to the Burke Museum. Review a book, movie or music and share your favorites with others. Use the online review form to submit a review. Visit our page of Summer Reading Reviews to see what others are enjoying., Summer Reading is for all ages! It nurtures a sense of community; encourages reading for pleasure; helps our children learn; and provides opportunities for lifelong learning.
Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
Contact Info: University Branch 206-684-4063 or Ask a Librarian

Preschool Story Time at the University Branch

30 Jul 2009 17:30:00 GMT

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

Where: University Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Story Time Summary: It is story time at the University 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: University Branch 206-684-4063 or Ask a Librarian

Baby Story Time at the University Branch

30 Jul 2009 18:30:00 GMT

Thursday, July 30, 2009, 11:30 – 11:55 a.m.

Where: University Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Story Time Summary: It is story time at the University Branch! Bring your babies 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: University Branch 206-684-4063 or Ask a Librarian