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Youth Speaks Writing Circle at the Central Library
Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 3, Teen Center. Audience: Teens. Language: English. Summary: Youth Speaks Seattle hosts a weekly writing circle for youth ages 13-21 at the Central Library. Full Description: Writing circles are an informal, drop-in writing group appropriate for all levels of writing and performance experience. Circles are led by professional poets Roberto Ascalon, Karen Finneyfrock, and Matt Gano, as well as local young writers. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: *Central Library Teen Center 206-615-1410 or E-mail the Teen Center.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Great Decisions 2010: 'Global Crime' at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Adults, Teens. Language: English. Summary: Great Decisions 2010 is a national civic-education program to learn about and discuss world events, sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association. This is the last of six talks. Full Description: Get a better understanding of world issues and share your own opinion in this series of six talks on various global topics.
Tonight's discussion is centered around Global Crime, with the speaker to be announced. A discussion will follow. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is requested. Call 684-4089 to register, or drop in to any of the six-part series. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM.
After School Games at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Summary: Drop-in, after-school gaming at the Ballard Branch for ages fifth grade and up. Younger students are welcome with parents. Full Description: After-school gaming at the Ballard Branch takes place every Friday from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Play one of our wide assortment of board games or bring your own to share. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Friday, March 19, 2010, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Teen Center Advisers Meeting at the Central Library
Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 3, Teen Center. Audience: Teens. Language: English. Summary: High school students earn up to 60 hours of service learning credit over the course of the school year as Teen Center Advisers at the Central Library. Full Description: Teen Center Advisers write book reviews and blog posts, create podcasts, volunteer at library events, and attend bi-weekly meetings. Event Notes: The Teen Advisers panel is currently full but look for a call for applications next fall. Contact Info: *Central Library Teen Center 206-615-1410 or E-mail the Teen Center.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Youth Speaks Writing Circle at the Central Library
Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 3, Teen Center. Audience: Teens. Language: English. Summary: Youth Speaks Seattle hosts a weekly writing circle for youth ages 13-21 at the Central Library. Full Description: Writing circles are an informal, drop-in writing group appropriate for all levels of writing and performance experience. Circles are led by professional poets Roberto Ascalon, Karen Finneyfrock, and Matt Gano, as well as local young writers. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: *Central Library Teen Center 206-615-1410 or E-mail the Teen Center.
Thursday, March 25, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Meet author Jonathan Evison at the West Seattle Branch
Where: West Seattle Branch. Audience: Adults, Teens. Language: English. Summary: Author Jonathan Evison reads from his book "All About Lulu.". Full Description: In the wake of his mother's death, as his body-building father and brethren pump themselves to hulkish proportions, weak-eyed vegetarian William Miller stops growing altogether. That is, until the day his father remarries a relentlessly-kind grief counselor. Will then encounters Lulu, a troubled stepsister who becomes his confessor, companion and heart's only desire. But when Lulu begins to inexplicably push him away, Will is forced to look elsewhere for meaning.
This event is co-sponsored by Square 1 Bo… View in Catalog: "All About Lulu" by Jonathan Evison. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More...: http://www.square1books.com/. Contact Info: West Seattle Branch 206-684-7444 or Ask a Librarian.
Thursday, March 25, 2010, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM.
After School Games at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Summary: Drop-in, after-school gaming at the Ballard Branch for ages fifth grade and up. Younger students are welcome with parents. Full Description: After-school gaming at the Ballard Branch takes place every Friday from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Play one of our wide assortment of board games or bring your own to share. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Friday, March 26, 2010, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
The Sixth Annual Baltic Rites of Spring at the Central Library
Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 1, Microsoft Auditorium. Audience: Adults, Children, Teens. Language: English. Summary: The Baltic folk dance groups of Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia will celebrate the coming of Spring. What better way to rejoice than with dancing and singing! Full Description: It’s the 6th "Baltic Rites of Spring Festival" at the Central Library! Celebrate the passage of the seasons with traditional Baltic dancing and singing.
Last year the lively, exuberant Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian dance bands dressed in lavish costumes and stole everyone’s heart. This year, you'll have a chance to join us on stage and learn a lively Baltic folk dance!
All performances are scheduled for 30 - 35 minutes, including the introductions and group leaders' announcements.
2:10 Seattle… Event Notes: This program is free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Parking in the Central Library garage will be available for a $5 special event rate. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. Contact Info: World Languages 206-684-0849 or e-mail.
Saturday, March 27, 2010, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Game On! at the Northgate Community Center
Where: Non-Library Location. Level, Room: Northgate Community Center. Address: 10510 5th Ave. NE
Seattle, WA 98125. Audience: Teens. Language: English. Summary: Come play Rock Band, Dance Dance Revolution, Mario Kart and more! Teens ages 11 and up are invited to play some of their favorite games. Full Description: Dance to the beat, rock out on your favorite song, bowl a strike, cheer on gamers and meet other teens. Join us for an afternoon of open gaming for teens of all skill levels, newbie to expert. Snacks will be provided. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and all teenagers are welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: Northgate Branch 206-386-1980 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
All-Ages Gaming! at South Park Branch
Where: South Park Branch. Audience: Adults, Children, Teens. Language: English. Summary: We’ve got Wii, DDR, X-Box, and board games! Full Description: New and experienced gamers are invited to share, learn and have fun together! Snacks will be served. This event is for all ages. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: South Park Branch 206-615-1688 or Ask a Librarian.
Thursday, April 1, 2010, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Youth Speaks Writing Circle at the Central Library
Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 3, Teen Center. Audience: Teens. Language: English. Summary: Youth Speaks Seattle hosts a weekly writing circle for youth ages 13-21 at the Central Library. Full Description: Writing circles are an informal, drop-in writing group appropriate for all levels of writing and performance experience. Circles are led by professional poets Roberto Ascalon, Karen Finneyfrock, and Matt Gano, as well as local young writers. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: *Central Library Teen Center 206-615-1410 or E-mail the Teen Center.
Thursday, April 1, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
After School Games at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Summary: Drop-in, after-school gaming at the Ballard Branch for ages fifth grade and up. Younger students are welcome with parents. Full Description: After-school gaming at the Ballard Branch takes place every Friday from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Play one of our wide assortment of board games or bring your own to share. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Friday, April 2, 2010, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Meet author Peter Bacho at the Beacon Hill Branch
Where: Beacon Hill Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Summary: Peter Bacho, award-winning Filipino-American author, reads from his first young adult novel, "Leaving Yesler.". Full Description: "Leaving Yesler" encounters seventeen year-old Bobby Vincente in the wake of his older brother’s military death; faced with the challenge of caring for his aging father, this young man from urban Seattle’s housing projects is forced to take control of his life and identity as he traverses a period of life-altering change marked by new interests, new challenges, and ultimately, new life.
This program is presented in partnership with The Elliott Bay Book Co. Books will be available for purchase and signing… 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.
Saturday, April 3, 2010, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Intergenerational Book Club at the Madrona-Sally Goldmark Branch
Where: Madrona/Sally Goldmark Branch. Audience: Adults, Teens. Language: English. Book Group Summary: Join us for a book group at the Madrona-Sally Goldmark Branch. Everyone is welcome. This month’s title is "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel. Book Description: A fabulous romp through an imagination by turns ecstatic, cunning, despairing and resilient, this novel is an impressive achievement "a story that will make you believe in God," as one character says.
The peripatetic Pi (né the much-taunted Piscine) Patel spends a beguiling boyhood in Pondicherry, India, as the son of a zookeeper. Growing up beside the wild beasts, Pi gathers an encyclopedic knowledge of the animal world. His curious mind also makes the leap from his native Hinduism to Christianity and… View in Catalog: "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel. Book Group Notes: This group meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7 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: Madrona/Sally Goldmark Branch 206-684-4705 or Ask a Librarian.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Teen Center Advisers Meeting at the Central Library
Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 3, Teen Center. Audience: Teens. Language: English. Summary: High school students earn up to 60 hours of service learning credit over the course of the school year as Teen Center Advisers at the Central Library. Full Description: Teen Center Advisers write book reviews and blog posts, create podcasts, volunteer at library events, and attend bi-weekly meetings. Event Notes: The Teen Advisers panel is currently full but look for a call for applications next fall. Contact Info: *Central Library Teen Center 206-615-1410 or E-mail the Teen Center.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Youth Speaks Writing Circle at the Central Library
Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 3, Teen Center. Audience: Teens. Language: English. Summary: Youth Speaks Seattle hosts a weekly writing circle for youth ages 13-21 at the Central Library. Full Description: Writing circles are an informal, drop-in writing group appropriate for all levels of writing and performance experience. Circles are led by professional poets Roberto Ascalon, Karen Finneyfrock, and Matt Gano, as well as local young writers. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: *Central Library Teen Center 206-615-1410 or E-mail the Teen Center.
Thursday, April 8, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
After School Games at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Summary: Drop-in, after-school gaming at the Ballard Branch for ages fifth grade and up. Younger students are welcome with parents. Full Description: After-school gaming at the Ballard Branch takes place every Friday from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Play one of our wide assortment of board games or bring your own to share. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Friday, April 9, 2010, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Anime Club at the Beacon Hill Branch
Where: Beacon Hill Branch. Audience: Teens. Language: English. Summary: Come enjoy cutting-edge anime at the Beacon Hill Branch! Full Description: Each month we watch a selection of brand-new, soon-to-be-released, and fan-favorite anime episodes at the Beacon Hill branch. We also showcase new manga and partake of yummy snacks from Japan! Please join us! 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.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Youth Speaks Writing Circle at the Central Library
Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 3, Teen Center. Audience: Teens. Language: English. Summary: Youth Speaks Seattle hosts a weekly writing circle for youth ages 13-21 at the Central Library. Full Description: Writing circles are an informal, drop-in writing group appropriate for all levels of writing and performance experience. Circles are led by professional poets Roberto Ascalon, Karen Finneyfrock, and Matt Gano, as well as local young writers. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: *Central Library Teen Center 206-615-1410 or E-mail the Teen Center.
Thursday, April 15, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
After School Games at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Summary: Drop-in, after-school gaming at the Ballard Branch for ages fifth grade and up. Younger students are welcome with parents. Full Description: After-school gaming at the Ballard Branch takes place every Friday from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Play one of our wide assortment of board games or bring your own to share. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Friday, April 16, 2010, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Member Preview: Friends of The Seattle Public Library Spring Book Sale at Warren G. Magnuson Park
Where: Non-Library Location. Address: Warren G. Magnuson Park
7400 Sand Point Way N.E.
Building No. 30
Seattle, WA 98115. Audience: Adults, Children, Teens. Language: English. Summary: Book on over to Warren G. Magnuson Park for the Friends of The Seattle Public Library members-only preview sale and silent auction. Full Description: More then 250,000 books, CDs, DVDs, audio books, videos, sheet music, art prints and posters are among the items up for sale to the public at bargain prices. Paperback and hardback books will sell for $1. A section of "better books" will be priced separately. Event Notes: You must be a Friends' member to purchase up to 25 items at the members-only preview night. Memberships are $15 in advance or $30 at the door. More...: http://www.friendsofspl.org. Contact: Book Sale Office, 206-523-4053.
Friday, April 16, 2010, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Friends of The Seattle Public Library Spring Book Sale at Warren G. Magnuson Park
Where: Non-Library Location. Address: Warren G. Magnuson Park
7400 Sand Point Way N.E.
Building No. 30
Seattle, WA 98115. Audience: Adults, Children, Teens. Language: English. Summary: Book on over to Warren G. Magnuson Park for the Friends of The Seattle Public Library's Spring Book Sale. Full Description: More then 250,000 books, CDs, DVDs, audio books, videos, sheet music, art prints and posters are among the items up for slae to the public at bargain prices. Paperback and hardback books will sell for $1. A section of "better books" will be priced separately. Event Notes: Proceeds from the Book Sale benefit The Seattle Public Library. More...: http://www.friendsofspl.org. Contact: Book Sale Office, 206-523-4053.
Saturday, April 17, 2010, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Create Art! Paint Your Clothes at the South Park Branch
Where: South Park Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Summary: Got a t-shirt, jeans or shirt that could use some bling? Full Description: Come learn the art of textile painting and decorating, and make your stuff one-of-a-kind! Accessories artist Jessie Beans will explain mixing paint and color theory, and give ideas for expressing yourself on your wardrobe. Come with an idea, an item to paint, and wear old clothes that can get dirty. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. To register, call 206-615-1688. Drop-ins are welcome if space is available. Contact Info: South Park Branch 206-615-1688 or Ask a Librarian.
Saturday, April 17, 2010, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Friends of The Seattle Public Library Spring Book Sale at Warren G. Magnuson Park
Where: Non-Library Location. Address: Warren G. Magnuson Park
7400 Sand Point Way N.E.
Building No. 30
Seattle, WA 98115. Audience: Adults, Children, Teens. Language: English. Summary: Book on over to Warren G. Magnuson Park for the Friends of The Seattle Public Library's Spring Book Sale. Full Description: More then 250,000 books, CDs, DVDs, audio books, videos, sheet music, art prints and posters are among the items up for slae to the public at bargain prices. Paperback and hardback books will sell for $1. A section of "better books" will be priced separately. Event Notes: Proceeds from the Book Sale benefit The Seattle Public Library. More...: http://www.friendsofspl.org. Contact: Book Sale Office, 206-523-4053.
Sunday, April 18, 2010, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Game On! at the Columbia Branch
Where: Columbia Branch. Audience: Teens. Language: English. Summary: Come by for open play on the Wii (including MarioKart!), sing your way to stardom with American Idol, rock out with Rock Band, and practice your dance skills with Dance Dance Revolution. Full Description: Check out hot new teen books, and enjoy hanging out with your friends. Snacks will be provided and you may win a prize just for coming! Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: Columbia Branch 206-386-1908 or Ask a Librarian.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Teen Center Advisers Meeting at the Central Library
Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 3, Teen Center. Audience: Teens. Language: English. Summary: High school students earn up to 60 hours of service learning credit over the course of the school year as Teen Center Advisers at the Central Library. Full Description: Teen Center Advisers write book reviews and blog posts, create podcasts, volunteer at library events, and attend bi-weekly meetings. Event Notes: The Teen Advisers panel is currently full but look for a call for applications next fall. Contact Info: *Central Library Teen Center 206-615-1410 or E-mail the Teen Center.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Youth Speaks Writing Circle at the Central Library
Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 3, Teen Center. Audience: Teens. Language: English. Summary: Youth Speaks Seattle hosts a weekly writing circle for youth ages 13-21 at the Central Library. Full Description: Writing circles are an informal, drop-in writing group appropriate for all levels of writing and performance experience. Circles are led by professional poets Roberto Ascalon, Karen Finneyfrock, and Matt Gano, as well as local young writers. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: *Central Library Teen Center 206-615-1410 or E-mail the Teen Center.
Thursday, April 22, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
After School Games at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Summary: Drop-in, after-school gaming at the Ballard Branch for ages fifth grade and up. Younger students are welcome with parents. Full Description: After-school gaming at the Ballard Branch takes place every Friday from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Play one of our wide assortment of board games or bring your own to share. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Friday, April 23, 2010, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Lessons Learned from the World of LOLCats, FAILS, and Other Blunders: Ben Huh speaks at the Central Library
Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 1, Microsoft Auditorium. Audience: Adults, Children, Teens. Language: English. Summary: Ben Huh, chief executive of Cheezburger Network, shares his story about how he started with one LOLCat site and grew it into one of the largest blog networks in the world –- a network that more than 13 million people a month depend on for their daily dose of laughter. Full Description: How does one build an empire on pictures of cats with silly, misspelled captions? The Cheezburger Network –-- which consists of more than 30 popular humor sites such as I Can Has Cheezburger, FAIL Blog, There I Fixed It, and Emails from Crazy People –- has become an Internet phenomenon. Its daily collection of LOLCats, FAILS, and other blunders are the source of endless humor; you can be pretty sure that someone in your workplace is reading one of the sites and chuckling right now. But how did it happen?… Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: *Central Library 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian.
Friday, April 23, 2010, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Seattle Reads 'Secret Son': Arab Cultural Day - Focus on Morocco at Town Hall
Where: Non-Library Location. Level, Room: Downstairs at Town Hall. Address: Town Hall (use the side entrance on Seneca Street)
1119 Eighth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101. Audience: Adults, Children, Teens. Language: English. Summary: Join The Seattle Public Library, Arab Center of Washington, and Washington Moroccan Association for Arab Cultural Day. Full Description: Members of the Moroccan and larger Arab community present Arab Cultural Day, a free family event. Experience the hospitality, sights and sounds of the culture that is the setting for Secret Son. Enjoy tea and desserts, children's activities, including storytelling, henna, and mosaic design. Watch a children's fashion show and see the beautiful arts and crafts of Morocco.
This event is part of Seattle Reads “Secret Son,” a program of the Washington Center for the Book at The Seattle Public Library. Seatt… View in Catalog: "Secret Son" by Laila Lalami. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and open to the public. Tickets and reservations are not required. Parking is available in adjacent pay lots. Discounted parking is available in the main Convention Center garage, two blocks north of Town Hall, with voucher obtained from any Town Hall staff. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. Use the side entrance on Seneca Street. Contact Info: *Central Library 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian.
Sunday, April 25, 2010, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Youth Speaks Writing Circle at the Central Library
Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 3, Teen Center. Audience: Teens. Language: English. Summary: Youth Speaks Seattle hosts a weekly writing circle for youth ages 13-21 at the Central Library. Full Description: Writing circles are an informal, drop-in writing group appropriate for all levels of writing and performance experience. Circles are led by professional poets Roberto Ascalon, Karen Finneyfrock, and Matt Gano, as well as local young writers. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: *Central Library Teen Center 206-615-1410 or E-mail the Teen Center.
Thursday, April 29, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
After School Games at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Summary: Drop-in, after-school gaming at the Ballard Branch for ages fifth grade and up. Younger students are welcome with parents. Full Description: After-school gaming at the Ballard Branch takes place every Friday from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Play one of our wide assortment of board games or bring your own to share. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Friday, April 30, 2010, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Teen Center Advisers Meeting at the Central Library
Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 3, Teen Center. Audience: Teens. Language: English. Summary: High school students earn up to 60 hours of service learning credit over the course of the school year as Teen Center Advisers at the Central Library. Full Description: Teen Center Advisers write book reviews and blog posts, create podcasts, volunteer at library events, and attend bi-weekly meetings. Event Notes: The Teen Advisers panel is currently full but look for a call for applications next fall. Contact Info: *Central Library Teen Center 206-615-1410 or E-mail the Teen Center.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Youth Speaks Writing Circle at the Central Library
Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 3, Teen Center. Audience: Teens. Language: English. Summary: Youth Speaks Seattle hosts a weekly writing circle for youth ages 13-21 at the Central Library. Full Description: Writing circles are an informal, drop-in writing group appropriate for all levels of writing and performance experience. Circles are led by professional poets Roberto Ascalon, Karen Finneyfrock, and Matt Gano, as well as local young writers. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: *Central Library Teen Center 206-615-1410 or E-mail the Teen Center.
Thursday, May 6, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
After School Games at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Summary: Drop-in, after-school gaming at the Ballard Branch for ages fifth grade and up. Younger students are welcome with parents. Full Description: After-school gaming at the Ballard Branch takes place every Friday from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Play one of our wide assortment of board games or bring your own to share. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Friday, May 7, 2010, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Anime Club at the Beacon Hill Branch
Where: Beacon Hill Branch. Audience: Teens. Language: English. Summary: Come enjoy cutting-edge anime at the Beacon Hill Branch! Full Description: Each month we watch a selection of brand-new, soon-to-be-released, and fan-favorite anime episodes at the Beacon Hill branch. We also showcase new manga and partake of yummy snacks from Japan! Please join us! 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.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Youth Speaks Writing Circle at the Central Library
Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 3, Teen Center. Audience: Teens. Language: English. Summary: Youth Speaks Seattle hosts a weekly writing circle for youth ages 13-21 at the Central Library. Full Description: Writing circles are an informal, drop-in writing group appropriate for all levels of writing and performance experience. Circles are led by professional poets Roberto Ascalon, Karen Finneyfrock, and Matt Gano, as well as local young writers. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: *Central Library Teen Center 206-615-1410 or E-mail the Teen Center.
Thursday, May 13, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
After School Games at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Summary: Drop-in, after-school gaming at the Ballard Branch for ages fifth grade and up. Younger students are welcome with parents. Full Description: After-school gaming at the Ballard Branch takes place every Friday from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Play one of our wide assortment of board games or bring your own to share. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Friday, May 14, 2010, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Teen Center Advisers Meeting at the Central Library
Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 3, Teen Center. Audience: Teens. Language: English. Summary: High school students earn up to 60 hours of service learning credit over the course of the school year as Teen Center Advisers at the Central Library. Full Description: Teen Center Advisers write book reviews and blog posts, create podcasts, volunteer at library events, and attend bi-weekly meetings. Event Notes: The Teen Advisers panel is currently full but look for a call for applications next fall. Contact Info: *Central Library Teen Center 206-615-1410 or E-mail the Teen Center.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Youth Speaks Writing Circle at the Central Library
Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 3, Teen Center. Audience: Teens. Language: English. Summary: Youth Speaks Seattle hosts a weekly writing circle for youth ages 13-21 at the Central Library. Full Description: Writing circles are an informal, drop-in writing group appropriate for all levels of writing and performance experience. Circles are led by professional poets Roberto Ascalon, Karen Finneyfrock, and Matt Gano, as well as local young writers. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: *Central Library Teen Center 206-615-1410 or E-mail the Teen Center.
Thursday, May 20, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
After School Games at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Summary: Drop-in, after-school gaming at the Ballard Branch for ages fifth grade and up. Younger students are welcome with parents. Full Description: After-school gaming at the Ballard Branch takes place every Friday from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Play one of our wide assortment of board games or bring your own to share. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Friday, May 21, 2010, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Youth Speaks Writing Circle at the Central Library
Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 3, Teen Center. Audience: Teens. Language: English. Summary: Youth Speaks Seattle hosts a weekly writing circle for youth ages 13-21 at the Central Library. Full Description: Writing circles are an informal, drop-in writing group appropriate for all levels of writing and performance experience. Circles are led by professional poets Roberto Ascalon, Karen Finneyfrock, and Matt Gano, as well as local young writers. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: *Central Library Teen Center 206-615-1410 or E-mail the Teen Center.
Thursday, May 27, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
After School Games at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Summary: Drop-in, after-school gaming at the Ballard Branch for ages fifth grade and up. Younger students are welcome with parents. Full Description: After-school gaming at the Ballard Branch takes place every Friday from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Play one of our wide assortment of board games or bring your own to share. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Friday, May 28, 2010, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Library Closed in observance of Memorial Day
Holiday Closures
Locations: All locations. Summary: All locations of The Seattle Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 31 in observance of Memorial Day.
Monday, May 31, 2010, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit www.spl.org. Youth Speaks Writing Circle at the Central Library
Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 3, Teen Center. Audience: Teens. Language: English. Summary: Youth Speaks Seattle hosts a weekly writing circle for youth ages 13-21 at the Central Library. Full Description: Writing circles are an informal, drop-in writing group appropriate for all levels of writing and performance experience. Circles are led by professional poets Roberto Ascalon, Karen Finneyfrock, and Matt Gano, as well as local young writers. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: *Central Library Teen Center 206-615-1410 or E-mail the Teen Center.
Thursday, June 3, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
After School Games at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Summary: Drop-in, after-school gaming at the Ballard Branch for ages fifth grade and up. Younger students are welcome with parents. Full Description: After-school gaming at the Ballard Branch takes place every Friday from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Play one of our wide assortment of board games or bring your own to share. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Friday, June 4, 2010, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Anime Club at the Beacon Hill Branch
Where: Beacon Hill Branch. Audience: Teens. Language: English. Summary: Come enjoy cutting-edge anime at the Beacon Hill Branch! Full Description: Each month we watch a selection of brand-new, soon-to-be-released, and fan-favorite anime episodes at the Beacon Hill branch. We also showcase new manga and partake of yummy snacks from Japan! Please join us! 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.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Youth Speaks Writing Circle at the Central Library
Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 3, Teen Center. Audience: Teens. Language: English. Summary: Youth Speaks Seattle hosts a weekly writing circle for youth ages 13-21 at the Central Library. Full Description: Writing circles are an informal, drop-in writing group appropriate for all levels of writing and performance experience. Circles are led by professional poets Roberto Ascalon, Karen Finneyfrock, and Matt Gano, as well as local young writers. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: *Central Library Teen Center 206-615-1410 or E-mail the Teen Center.
Thursday, June 10, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
After School Games at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Summary: Drop-in, after-school gaming at the Ballard Branch for ages fifth grade and up. Younger students are welcome with parents. Full Description: After-school gaming at the Ballard Branch takes place every Friday from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Play one of our wide assortment of board games or bring your own to share. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Friday, June 11, 2010, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Youth Speaks Writing Circle at the Central Library
Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 3, Teen Center. Audience: Teens. Language: English. Summary: Youth Speaks Seattle hosts a weekly writing circle for youth ages 13-21 at the Central Library. Full Description: Writing circles are an informal, drop-in writing group appropriate for all levels of writing and performance experience. Circles are led by professional poets Roberto Ascalon, Karen Finneyfrock, and Matt Gano, as well as local young writers. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: *Central Library Teen Center 206-615-1410 or E-mail the Teen Center.
Thursday, June 17, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.