Calendar of Events & Classes

Free Tax Help at the Ballard Branch

Ballard Branch Where: Ballard Branch. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library and AARP are working together to offer free tax help at eleven Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to everyone. Registration is not required. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Please note: IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) in all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Drop in or schedule by phoning the branch. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_current_featuresdetail&cid=1199922681334. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

Intermediate-Level ESL Pronunciation Class at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 1, LEW Conference Room. Audience: Adults, ESL. Language: English. Summary: In this intermediate-level ESL pronunciation class, students will study: vowels and consonants, stress (focus words), and intonation. Full Description: This class is presented in partnership with the Literacy Council of Seattle. Class dates run from Tuesday, Feb. 9 to Thursday, April 8. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required. Registration will be held from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4. Students will register for the class and take an assessment test. Class is limited to 10 students and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Childcare is not provided. Contact: Sara Elefson, 206-233-9720. Class type: Other. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

Global Reading Challenge: Semi-Finals at the Central Library

Childrens Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 1, Microsoft Auditorium. Audience: Children. Language: English. Summary: Winning teams from 45 Seattle Public Schools compete in the Semi-Final Rounds of the Global Reading Challenge. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. The Global Reading Challenge program is for 4th and 5th graders from participating schools. Registration is not required. Contact Info: *Central Library Children's Desk 206-386-4675 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

Preschool Story Time at the Rainier Beach Branch

StoryTime Where: Rainier Beach Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Rainier Beach 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: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Rainier Beach Branch 206-386-1906 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

中文故事会 (Mandarin Chinese Story Time at the Beacon Hill Branch)

Chinese Where: Beacon Hill Branch. Audience: Children. Language: 中文. Story Time Summary: 开心享受国语儿歌、故事及歌曲！Enjoy rhymes, stories, and songs in Mandarin Chinese! Full Description: 适合幼童及家长参加。. Event Notes: 所有活动均为免费。在各分馆设有限额免费停车位。. Translation: Story times are for young children and their parents. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Grupo Bilingüe de Juegos / Bilingual Play and Learn Group at the Columbia Branch

Spanish Where: Columbia Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English, Español. Story Time Summary: Grupo Bilingüe de juegos para padres y cuidadores con niños entre las edades de Nacimiento hasta 5 años. / Bilingual play group for ages birth to 5. Full Description: Niños escuchan cuentos, cantan y participan en actividades de artes con sus padres o cuidador durante la hora de grupo. Tambien hay tiempo para que los niños exploran varios juguetes y actividades. El hora de Juego Libre y Tiempo de Círculo de 11 a 12pm. Les animamos a los padres y cuidadores traer una comida para comer con su niño/a y compartir en grupo. A traves de este grupo, los niños reciben preparacion para el ambiente de aprendizaje que se encuentra en el prescolar y kinder, ademas de formando relaci… Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Translation: Children listen to stories, sing songs, and do simple arts and crafts with their caregivers during the group time. There is also play time for children to explore various toys and play activities. Free play and circle time from 11 a.m. - noon. Caregivers are encouraged to bring a lunch or snack and eat together from noon - 12:30 p.m. Through this group children are being prepared for preschool and kindergarten learning environments as well as building relationship with others. Caregivers also build up an… More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Columbia Branch 206-386-1908 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.

Free Tax Help at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 5, Mixing Chamber. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at the Central Library through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to everyone. Registration is not required. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Please note: IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) in all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: United Way. Tax Help Reservations: Drop in. Contact Info: *Central Library 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_current_featuresdetail&cid=1199922681334. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Thursday Book Group at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 4, Room 6. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Book Group Summary: Join us for a book group at the Central Library. Everyone is welcome. This month’s title is "A Plague of Doves" by Louise Erdrich. Book Description: Descendants of a man killed for slaughtering a North Dakota family and of those who lynched him come together in unexpected ways as the author portrays lives changed by violence and injustice. View in Catalog: "A Plague of Doves" by Louise Erdrich. Next Month's Title: "The Nine" by Jeffrey Toobin. Book Group Notes: This group meets the third Thursday of the month at 12:00 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: *Central Library 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Beginning-Level 1 ESL Class at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 1, LEW Conference Room. Audience: Adults, ESL. Language: English. Summary: In this class, students will learn the English alphabet and sounds, basic vocabulary and daily conversation skills. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. This event is co-sponsored by the Literacy Council of Seattle. Registration is required. Registration will be held from 12:30 - 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12. Students will register for the class and take an assessment test. Class is limited to 10 students and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Childcare is not provided. Contact: Sara Elefson, 206-233-9720. Class type: Other. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.

Free Tax Help at the Northeast Branch

Northeast Branch Where: Northeast Branch. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library and AARP are working together to offer free tax help at eleven Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to everyone. Registration is not required. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Please note: IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) in all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Drop in. Contact Info: Northeast Branch 206-684-7539 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_current_featuresdetail&cid=1199922681334. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 2:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Internet Basics 2 at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 4, Room 4. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Summary: This class introduces techniques for finding information on the Web. Full Description: Learn how to find information using Web directories and search engines. Prerequisites: Internet Basics 1 or the ability to navigate a Web page. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Seating may be limited based on room capacity. For more information, call 206-386-4636. Contact Info: *Central Library 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian. Class type: Internet Basics 2. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.

Intermediate-Level ESL Grammar Class at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 1, LEW Conference Room. Audience: Adults, ESL. Language: English. Summary: In this Intermediate-Level ESL Grammar class, students will study the following grammar topics: verb tenses, nouns, pronouns, and questions. Full Description: This class is offered in partnership with the Literacy Council of Seattle. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. This class is for adults and childcare is not available. Registration is required. The registration and assessment test takes place on Tuesday, Jan. 12. Class is limited to 10 students and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact Sara Elefson, 206-233-9720, for more information. Contact: Sara Elefson, 206-233-9720. Class type: Other. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM.

Homework Help at the Delridge Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: Delridge Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: Delridge Branch 206-733-9125 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Homework Help at the Douglass-Truth Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: Douglass-Truth Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: Douglass-Truth Branch 206-684-4704 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Centro de ayuda estudiantil disponible en biblioteca de South Park / Homework Help at the South Park Branch

Spanish Where: South Park Branch. Audience: Children, Teens, ESL. Language: English, Español. Homework Help Summary: Los voluntarios de Ayuda con las Tareas estarán en esta sucursal para asistir a los estudiantes que nos visiten durante el año escolar, con la excepción de los feriados escolares. Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: Estos voluntarios estupendos proporcionan la ayuda y el estímulo necesario a los estudiantes y son especialmente buenos ayudando a las personas que tiene el inglés como segundo idioma. Tome nota por favor, que la Ayuda con las Tareas está disponible para los estudiantes de jardín de infancia hasta el 12avo. Grado; pero los voluntarios no son responsables de los niños que son dejados desatendidos. These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new… Event Notes: Los programas y eventos de la biblioteca son gratuitos y todos son bienvenidos. No necesitan inscribirse. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: South Park Branch 206-615-1688 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 4:15 PM – 6:00 PM.

Homework Help at the International District/Chinatown Branch!

HomeworkHelp Where: International District/Chinatown Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: International District/Chinatown Branch 206-386-1300 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.

Youth Speaks Writing Circle at the Central Library

Teens 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.

Homework Help at the Beacon Hill Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: Beacon Hill Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Beginning-Level 2 ESL Class at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 1, LEW Conference Room. Audience: Adults, ESL. Language: English. Summary: In this class, students will learn the English alphabet and more sounds, additional basic vocabulary and daily conversation skills. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. This event is co-sponsored by the Literacy Council of Seattle. Registration is required. Registration will be held from 6 - 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12. Students will register for the class and take an assessment test. Class is limited to 10 students and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Childcare is not provided. Contact: Sara Elefson, 206-233-9720. Class type: Other. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Internet Skills 2 - Wired for Learning at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 1, LEW Conference Room. Audience: Adults, ESL. Language: English. Summary: This series of classes teaches you about the Internet and gets you started surfing the web. Full Description: The Internet is an exciting resource that you can use to search for jobs, find health information, read news from around the world, and even buy things. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Wired for Learning classes are computer classes for adult ESL and Literacy learners who want to improve their computer skills. Registration is required. Registration for each month starts on the 15th of the month before. Call 206-684-0849 to sign up. Contact Info: World Languages 206-684-0849 or e-mail. Class type: Internet Basics 2. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Beginning-Level 1 ESL Class at the Rainier Beach Branch

Rainier Beach Branch Where: Rainier Beach Branch. Audience: Adults, ESL. Language: English. Summary: The Literacy Council of Seattle, in partnership with The Seattle Public Library, is offering a Beginning-Level 1 English class. Full Description: In this class you will learn: beginner grammar, basic vocabulary, and reading & conversation skills. Classes will be held at the Rainier Beach Branch from January 21 to March 25. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required. Registration will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, January 11 and Thursday, January 14. Students will register for the class and take an assessment test. Class is limited to 10 students and is on a first-come, first-served basis. This class is for adults and childcare is not available. Classes will run on Monday and Thursday nights from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Rainier Beach Branch; class starts on January 21. C… Contact Info: Rainier Beach Branch 206-386-1906 or Ask a Librarian. Class type: Other. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Citizenship Class at the Southwest Branch

Southwest Branch Where: Southwest Branch. Audience: Adults, ESL. Language: English. Summary: Citizenship class for immigrant and refugee adults pursuing U.S. citizenship. Full Description: Study for the citizenship test, prepare for the interview and improve your English. The citizenship application is also available. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required, call Literacy Source at 206-782-2050 to sign up. Contact: Literacy Source, 206-782-2050. Class type: Other. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Advanced Beginners ESL Class at the Broadview Branch

Broadview Branch Where: Broadview Branch. Audience: Adults, ESL. Language: English. Summary: The Literacy Council of Seattle, in partnership with the Seattle Public Library, offers an ESL class for advanced beginners. Full Description: In this free class you will learn beginning grammar, more vocabulary, reading and conversation skills. Classes will be held at the Broadview Branch from January 14 to March 23. Presented in partnership with the Literacy Council of Seattle. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required. Registration will be held from 6:00-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12. Students will register for the class and take an assessment test. Class is limited to 10 students and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Childcare is not provided. Classes will run on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at the Broadview Branch; class starts on January 14. Contact the Literacy Council of Seattle at 206-233-9720 o… Contact Info: Broadview Branch 206-684-7519 or Ask a Librarian. Class type: Other. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Homework Help at the Lake City Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: Lake City Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: Lake City Branch 206-684-7518 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Meet author Peter Nathaniel Malae at the Rainier Branch

Rainier Beach Branch Where: Rainier Beach Branch. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Summary: Peter Nathaniel Malae, award-winning Samoan author, reads from his book, "What We Are.". Full Description: A dynamic addition to America's diverse literature of the outsider, "What We Are" establishes Malae as an energetically gifted writer, whose muscular prose brings to life the pull of a departed father’s homeland, the anger of class divisions, the noise of the evening news, and, in the end, beautifully renders the pathos of the disengaged. This program is presented in partnership with The Elliott Bay Book Co. Books will be available for purchase and signing. View in Catalog: "What We Are" by Peter Nathaniel Malae. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: Rainier Beach Branch 206-386-1906 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM.

Great Decisions 2010: 'Global Crime' at the Ballard Branch

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.

Book Group for Seniors at the Northeast Branch

Northeast Branch Where: Northeast Branch. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Book Group Summary: Join us for a book group at the Northeast Branch. Everyone is welcome. This month’s title is "Animal Dreams" by Barbara Kingsolver. Book Description: Returning to her hometown of Grace, Arizona, to teach high school, Codi Noline finds the once sleepy town facing an environmental catastrophe. View in Catalog: "Animal Dreams" by Barbara Kingsolver. Next Month's Title: Seattle Reads 2010: "Secret Son" by Laila Lalami. Book Group Notes: This group meets the third Friday of the month at 10:00 a.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. Friday, March 19, 2010, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Morning Book Group at the Ballard Branch

Ballard Branch Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Book Group Summary: Join us for a book group at the Ballard Branch. Everyone is welcome. This month’s title is "The Name of the Rose" by Umberto Eco. Book Description: In the year 1327, Franciscans in an Italian abbey are suspected of heresy, but Brother William of Baskerville's investigation is suddenly overshadowed by seven bizarre deaths. View in Catalog: "The Name of the Rose" by Umberto Eco. Next Month's Title: Seattle Reads 2010: "Secret Son" by Laila Lalami. Book Group Notes: This group meets the third Friday of the month at 10:30 a.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: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian. Friday, March 19, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Free Tax Help at the Broadview Branch

Broadview Branch Where: Broadview Branch. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library and AARP are working together to offer free tax help at eleven Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to everyone. Registration is not required. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Please note: IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) in all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Drop in. Contact Info: Broadview Branch 206-684-7519 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_current_featuresdetail&cid=1199922681334. Friday, March 19, 2010, 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM.

After School Games at the Ballard Branch

Teens 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.

Discuss the Census at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 1, Microsoft Auditorium. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Summary: The Complete Count Committee is meeting to discuss the Census count with the public. Ask questions and receive information about the upcoming national Census. Contact Info: *Central Library 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian. Friday, March 19, 2010, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Free Tax Help at the Rainier Beach Branch

Rainier Beach Branch Where: Rainier Beach Branch. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library and AARP are working together to offer free tax help at eleven Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to everyone. Registration is required. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Please note: IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) in all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Schedule by phoning the branch. Contact Info: Rainier Beach Branch 206-386-1906 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_current_featuresdetail&cid=1199922681334. Saturday, March 20, 2010, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Citizenship Class and Tutoring at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 1, LEW Conference Room. Audience: Adults, ESL. Language: English. Summary: Citizenship tutoring for immigrant and refugee adults pursuing U.S. citizenship. Full Description: Application assistance is available for those who qualify. This program is presented in partnership with the St. James ESL Program. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required. To register, call Jim at the St. James ESL Program at 206-382-4511. Contact: Jim, St. James ESL Program, 206-382-4511. Class type: Other. Saturday, March 20, 2010, 10:15 AM – 11:30 AM.

Free Tax Help at the Southwest Branch

Southwest Branch Where: Southwest Branch. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library and AARP are working together to offer free tax help at nine Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to everyone. Registration is not required. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Please note: IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) in all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Drop in or schedule by phoning the branch. Contact Info: Southwest Branch 206-684-7455 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_current_featuresdetail&cid=1199922681334. Saturday, March 20, 2010, 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM.

Talk Time at the Beacon Hill Branch

Beacon Hill Branch Where: Beacon Hill Branch. Audience: Adults, ESL. Language: English. Talk Time Summary: Come to a free English as a Second Language (ESL) conversation group to practice speaking English. Talk Time Description: This program is for beginning to advanced level learners. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More ESL Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_litesl_calendar. Contact Info: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or Ask a Librarian. Saturday, March 20, 2010, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

Free Tax Help at the Broadview Branch

Broadview Branch Where: Broadview Branch. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library and AARP are working together to offer free tax help at eleven Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to everyone. Registration is not required. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Please note: IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) in all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Drop in. Contact Info: Broadview Branch 206-684-7519 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_current_featuresdetail&cid=1199922681334. Saturday, March 20, 2010, 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM.

Family Story Time at the Lake City Branch

StoryTime Where: Lake City Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Lake City Branch! Bring your children between birth and eight to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and fun with our children's librarians, Miss Treasure and Miss Nancy! Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Lake City Branch 206-684-7518 or Ask a Librarian. Saturday, March 20, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Family Story Time at the Northeast Branch

StoryTime Where: Northeast Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Northeast Branch! Bring your preschoolers and toddlers 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: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Northeast Branch 206-684-7539 or Ask a Librarian. Saturday, March 20, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Free Tax Help at the Columbia Branch

Columbia Branch Where: Columbia Branch. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library and AARP are working together to offer free tax help at eleven Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to everyone. Registration is not required but recommended. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Please note: IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) in all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Drop in or schedule by phoning the branch. Contact Info: Columbia Branch 206-386-1908 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_current_featuresdetail&cid=1199922681334. Saturday, March 20, 2010, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

Free Tax Help at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 5, Mixing Chamber. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at the Central Library through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to everyone. Registration is not required. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Please note: IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) in all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: United Way. Tax Help Reservations: Drop in. Contact Info: *Central Library 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_current_featuresdetail&cid=1199922681334. Saturday, March 20, 2010, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Officer Cookie's Urban Youth Chess Club at the Rainier Beach Branch

Childrens Where: Rainier Beach Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Summary: "Play Chess and Not War!" All elementary and middle school kids and their parents are invited to join the group. Full Description: Officer Cookie and the Seattle Police Foundation have sponsored this urban chess club from its inception in February 2007. New members are always welcomed. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: Rainier Beach Branch 206-386-1906 or Ask a Librarian. Saturday, March 20, 2010, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Jodi Picoult reads at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 1, Microsoft Auditorium. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Summary: Bestselling author Jodi Picoult reads from her seventeenth novel, "House Rules.". Full Description: "House Rules" tells the story of Jacob Hunt, a teenage boy with Asperger’s Syndrome. Like many with Asperger’s, Jacob has a special focus on one subject -- in his case, forensic analysis. He shows up at crime scenes, thanks to the police scanner he keeps in his room, and tells the police what they need to do…and he’s usually right. But one day his tutor is found dead, and the police come to question him. All of the hallmark behaviors of Asperger’s -- not looking someone in the eye, stimulatory tics and… Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and open to the public. Tickets and reservations are not required. Limited parking in the Central Library garage is available for a $5 special event rate. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. Contact Info: *Central Library 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian. Saturday, March 20, 2010, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.

¡Hora de Cuentos! / Bilingual Preschool Story Time at the Beacon Hill Branch

Spanish Where: Beacon Hill Branch. Audience: Children. Language: Español. Story Time Summary: Es una hora de cuentos para los niños de 3 a 6 años de edad en la biblioteca de Beacon Hill Branch! / It is preschool story time at the Beacon Hill Branch! Full Description: Traiga a sus niños a la biblioteca de Beacon Hill Branch para que disfruten escuchando cuentos, rimas y canciones en inglés y español. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Translation: Bring your preschoolers to the Beacon Hill Branch to enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs in English and Spanish. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or Ask a Librarian. Saturday, March 20, 2010, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM.

PoetsWest at the Green Lake Branch

Green Lake Branch Where: Green Lake Branch. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Summary: PoetsWest has programs with open mike sessions on the first three Saturdays in March. Full Description: This week's program features a reader's choice of poetry, prose, or public issue. An open mike session will follow featured poets David Horowitz, David Keysor and Gerry McFarland. Event 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. Saturday, March 20, 2010, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Free Tax Help at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 5, Mixing Chamber. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at the Central Library through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to everyone. Registration is not required. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Please note: IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) in all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: United Way. Tax Help Reservations: Drop in. Contact Info: *Central Library 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_current_featuresdetail&cid=1199922681334. Sunday, March 21, 2010, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Homework Help at the Rainier Beach Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: Rainier Beach Branch. Audience: Teens. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: Rainier Beach Branch 206-386-1906 or Ask a Librarian. Sunday, March 21, 2010, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Seattle Reads 'Secret Son': 'Ali Zaoua: Prince of the Streets' film at Central Library

Seattle Reads Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 1, Microsoft Auditorium. Audience: Adults, Teens. Language: English. Summary: Join us for a film screening and post-film moderated discussion. Full Description: “Ali Zaoua: Prince of the Streets” directed by Nabil Ayouch (2000, 90 minutes). This film is a memorable and moving portrait of the lives of street kids living in Casablanca's abandoned lots. Ali, Kouka, Omar and Boubker, four young friends who are members of a gang, rebel against their cruel leader's oppressive rule and strike out on their own, running away from "home" a second time. Although they are surrounded by crime, violence and degradation, the boys long for love and tenderness. Moderated discu… View in Catalog: "Ali Zaoua: Prince of the Streets" directed by Nabil Ayouch. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and open to the public. Tickets and reservations are not required. Limited parking in the Central Library garage is available for the regular Sunday rate of $6 for up to four hours Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. Contact Info: *Central Library 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian. Sunday, March 21, 2010, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Homework Help at the Douglass-Truth Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: Douglass-Truth Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: Douglass-Truth Branch 206-684-4704 or Ask a Librarian. Sunday, March 21, 2010, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

E-mail Skills 1 - Wired for Learning at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 1, LEW Conference Room. Audience: Adults, ESL. Language: English. Summary: In E-mail 1, you will receive a free e-mail account and you will learn how to use it. Full Description: E-mail is a free and easy way to communicate with friends and family. Often you need an e-mail address to apply for jobs. In E-mail 1, you will receive a free e-mail account and you will learn how to use it. In E-mail 2, you will learn about helpful e-mail features including how to send your résumé and save friends and family’s e-mail addresses. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Wired for Learning classes are computer classes for adult ESL and Literacy learners who want to improve their computer skills. Registration is required. Registration for each month starts on the 15th of the month before. Call 206-684-0849 to sign up. Contact Info: World Languages 206-684-0849 or e-mail. Class type: E-mail 1. Monday, March 22, 2010, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

Family Story Time at the Capitol Hill Branch

StoryTime Where: Capitol Hill Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Capitol Hill Branch! Bring your preschoolers and toddlers 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: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Capitol Hill Branch 206-684-4715 or Ask a Librarian. Monday, March 22, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Toddler Story Time at the Central Library

StoryTime Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 1, Faye G. Allen Children's Center. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Central Library! Bring your toddlers 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: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: *Central Library Children's Desk 206-386-4675 or Ask a Librarian. Monday, March 22, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Baby Story Time at the Greenwood Branch

StoryTime Where: Greenwood Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Greenwood 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: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Greenwood Branch 206-684-4086 or Ask a Librarian. Monday, March 22, 2010, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM.

Free Tax Help at the Queen Anne Branch

Queen Anne Branch Where: Queen Anne Branch. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library and AARP are working together to offer free tax help at eleven Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to everyone. Registration is required. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Please note: IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) in all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Schedule by phoning the branch. Contact Info: Queen Anne Branch 206-386-4227 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_current_featuresdetail&cid=1199922681334. Monday, March 22, 2010, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Centro de ayuda estudiantil disponible en biblioteca de South Park / Homework Help at the South Park Branch

Spanish Where: South Park Branch. Audience: Children, Teens, ESL. Language: English, Español. Homework Help Summary: Los voluntarios de Ayuda con las Tareas estarán en esta sucursal para asistir a los estudiantes que nos visiten durante el año escolar, con la excepción de los feriados escolares. Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: Estos voluntarios estupendos proporcionan la ayuda y el estímulo necesario a los estudiantes y son especialmente buenos ayudando a las personas que tiene el inglés como segundo idioma. Tome nota por favor, que la Ayuda con las Tareas está disponible para los estudiantes de jardín de infancia hasta el 12avo. Grado; pero los voluntarios no son responsables de los niños que son dejados desatendidos. These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new… Event Notes: Los programas y eventos de la biblioteca son gratuitos y todos son bienvenidos. No necesitan inscribirse. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: South Park Branch 206-615-1688 or Ask a Librarian. Monday, March 22, 2010, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Homework Help at the Delridge Branch!\

HomeworkHelp Where: Delridge Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: Delridge Branch 206-733-9125 or Ask a Librarian. Monday, March 22, 2010, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Free Tax Help at the Lake City Branch

Lake City Branch Where: Lake City Branch. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library and AARP are working together to offer free tax help at eleven Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to everyone. Registration is not required. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Please note: IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) in all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Drop in. Contact Info: Lake City Branch 206-684-7518 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_current_featuresdetail&cid=1199922681334. Monday, March 22, 2010, 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Free Tax Help at the Northgate Branch

Northgate Branch Where: Northgate Branch. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library and AARP are working together to offer free tax help at eleven Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to everyone. Registration is not required. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Please note: IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) in all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Drop in. Contact Info: Northgate Branch 206-386-1980 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_current_featuresdetail&cid=1199922681334. Monday, March 22, 2010, 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Free Tax Help at the Ballard Branch

Ballard Branch Where: Ballard Branch. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library and AARP are working together to offer free tax help at eleven Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to everyone. Registration is not required. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Please note: IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) in all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Drop in or schedule by phoning the branch. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_current_featuresdetail&cid=1199922681334. Monday, March 22, 2010, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Homework Help at the Beacon Hill Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: Beacon Hill Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or Ask a Librarian. Monday, March 22, 2010, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Homework Help at the Douglass-Truth Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: Douglass-Truth Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: Douglass-Truth Branch 206-684-4704 or Ask a Librarian. Monday, March 22, 2010, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Homework Help at the Northgate Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: Northgate Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: Northgate Branch 206-386-1980 or Ask a Librarian. Monday, March 22, 2010, 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

Homework Help at the Columbia Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: Columbia Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: Columbia Branch 206-386-1908 or Ask a Librarian. Monday, March 22, 2010, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Homework Help at the Rainier Beach Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: Rainier Beach Branch. Audience: Teens. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: Rainier Beach Branch 206-386-1906 or Ask a Librarian. Monday, March 22, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Homework Help at the South Park Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: South Park Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: South Park Branch 206-615-1688 or Ask a Librarian. Monday, March 22, 2010, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Homework Help is available at the NewHolly Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: NewHolly Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: NewHolly Branch 206-386-1905 or Ask a Librarian. Monday, March 22, 2010, 5:45 PM – 7:45 PM.

Beginning-Level 1 ESL Class at the Rainier Beach Branch

Rainier Beach Branch Where: Rainier Beach Branch. Audience: Adults, ESL. Language: English. Summary: The Literacy Council of Seattle, in partnership with The Seattle Public Library, is offering a Beginning-Level 1 English class. Full Description: In this class you will learn: beginner grammar, basic vocabulary, and reading & conversation skills. Classes will be held at the Rainier Beach Branch from January 21 to March 25. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required. Registration will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, January 11 and Thursday, January 14. Students will register for the class and take an assessment test. Class is limited to 10 students and is on a first-come, first-served basis. This class is for adults and childcare is not available. Classes will run on Monday and Thursday nights from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Rainier Beach Branch; class starts on January 21. C… Contact Info: Rainier Beach Branch 206-386-1906 or Ask a Librarian. Class type: Other. Monday, March 22, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Homework Help at the Broadview Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: Broadview Branch. Audience: Children, Teens, ESL. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: Broadview Branch 206-684-7519 or Ask a Librarian. Monday, March 22, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM.

Homework Help at the Lake City Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: Lake City Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: Lake City Branch 206-684-7518 or Ask a Librarian. Monday, March 22, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Dolen Perkins-Valdez reads at Douglass-Truth Branch

Douglass-Truth Branch Where: Douglass-Truth Branch. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Summary: Dolen Perkins-Valdez reads from her debut novel, "Wench.". Full Description: The relationship between slave masters and the slaves who were their lovers can be difficult to fathom. "Wench" follows the lives of four women at a resort popular among slaveholders who bring their enslaved mistresses. Situated in Ohio, Tawawa House is an idyllic retreat, particularly nice in the summer when the Southern humidity is oppressive. The privacy of the resort suits the needs of the Southern white men who vacation there every summer with their black, enslaved mistresses. Lizzie, Reenie, and S… View in Catalog: "Wench" by Dolen Perkins-Valdez. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and open to the public. Tickets and reservations are not required. Limited free parking is available at the branch. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Contact Info: Douglass-Truth Branch 206-684-4704 or Ask a Librarian. Monday, March 22, 2010, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM.

Intermediate-Level ESL Pronunciation Class at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 1, LEW Conference Room. Audience: Adults, ESL. Language: English. Summary: In this intermediate-level ESL pronunciation class, students will study: vowels and consonants, stress (focus words), and intonation. Full Description: This class is presented in partnership with the Literacy Council of Seattle. Class dates run from Tuesday, Feb. 9 to Thursday, April 8. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required. Registration will be held from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4. Students will register for the class and take an assessment test. Class is limited to 10 students and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Childcare is not provided. Contact: Sara Elefson, 206-233-9720. Class type: Other. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

Preschool Story Time at the Northeast Branch

StoryTime Where: Northeast Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Northeast 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: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Northeast Branch 206-684-7539 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Toddler Story Time at the Beacon Hill Branch

StoryTime Where: Beacon Hill Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Beacon Hill Branch! Bring your toddlers 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: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Free Tax Help at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 5, Mixing Chamber. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at the Central Library through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to everyone. Registration is not required. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Please note: IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) in all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: United Way. Tax Help Reservations: Drop in. Contact Info: *Central Library 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_current_featuresdetail&cid=1199922681334. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Poetry Appreciation Group at Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Spiral 6 Conference Room. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Book Group Summary: Join fellow poetry lovers to read and discuss poems. Book Description: This group meets every Tuesday at noon. Book Group 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. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Baby Story Time at the Ballard Branch

StoryTime Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Ballard Branch! Bring your babies (0 - 12 months) 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: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Family Story Time at the Montlake Branch

StoryTime Where: Montlake Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Montlake Branch! Bring your preschoolers and toddlers 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: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Montlake Branch 206-684-4720 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

Библиотечнычй вебсайт и каталог (Library Catalog & Website Basics at the Central Library)

Russian Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 1, LEW computer lab. Audience: Adults. Language: Русский. Summary: Давайте познокомимся с русским библиотечном вебсайтом и изучим как найти русские материалы в библиотечном каталоге. (Get acquainted with the library website and learn how to find Russian-language materials in library catalog.). Full Description: Русский вебсайт Публичной Библиотеки Сиэтла. Библиотечный каталог: поиск материалов заказ ваш ящик межбиблиотечный абонемент. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required. Call 206-684-0849 to sign up. Публичная Библиотека Сиэтла приглашает всех на бесплатные мероприятия и программы. Регистрация требуется звоните на номер 206-684-0849. Translation: The Seattle Public Library's Russian website. Search the library catalog and place holds. Learn how to use your account and ILL. Contact Info: World Languages 206-684-0849 or e-mail. Class type: Library Catalog Basics. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

E-mail 1 at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 4, Room 4. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Summary: Come to this class if you would like to sign up for a free e-mail account. Full Description: We will also teach you basic e-mail terms and how to read and send e-mail. Prerequisites: Internet Basics 1, or the ability to use the Internet, if not e-mail. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Seating may be limited based on room capacity. For more information, call 206-386-4636. Contact Info: *Central Library 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian. Class type: E-mail 1. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.

Homework Help at the Beacon Hill Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: Beacon Hill Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Homework Help at the Douglass-Truth Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: Douglass-Truth Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: Douglass-Truth Branch 206-684-4704 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Homework Help at the South Park Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: South Park Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: South Park Branch 206-615-1688 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Homework Help at the Northgate Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: Northgate Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: Northgate Branch 206-386-1980 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

Homework Help at the Columbia Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: Columbia Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: Columbia Branch 206-386-1908 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Homework Help at the Delridge Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: Delridge Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: Delridge Branch 206-733-9125 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Homework Help at the International District/Chinatown Branch!

HomeworkHelp Where: International District/Chinatown Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: International District/Chinatown Branch 206-386-1300 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Homework Help at the Rainier Beach Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: Rainier Beach Branch. Audience: Teens. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: Rainier Beach Branch 206-386-1906 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Homework Help is available at the NewHolly Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: NewHolly Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: NewHolly Branch 206-386-1905 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 5:45 PM – 7:45 PM.

E-mail Skills 1 - Wired for Learning at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 1, LEW Conference Room. Audience: Adults, ESL. Language: English. Summary: In E-mail 1, you will receive a free e-mail account and you will learn how to use it. Full Description: E-mail is a free and easy way to communicate with friends and family. Often you need an e-mail address to apply for jobs. In E-mail 1, you will receive a free e-mail account and you will learn how to use it. In E-mail 2, you will learn about helpful e-mail features including how to send your résumé and save friends and family’s e-mail addresses. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Wired for Learning classes are computer classes for adult ESL and Literacy learners who want to improve their computer skills. Registration is required. Registration for each month starts on the 15th of the month before. Call 206-684-0849 to sign up. Contact Info: World Languages 206-684-0849 or e-mail. Class type: E-mail 1. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Beginning-Level ESL Class at the International District/Chinatown Branch

International District/Chinatown Branch Where: International District/Chinatown Branch. Audience: Adults, ESL. Language: English. Summary: The Literacy Council of Seattle, in partnership with The Seattle Public Library, is offering an ESL class for beginners. Full Description: In this class, students will learn the English alphabet and sounds, basic vocabulary and daily conversation skills. Classes will be held at the International District/Chinatown Branch from February 23 to May 4. This event is co-sponsored by the Literacy Council of Seattle. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required. Registration will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9. Students will register for the class and take an assessment test. Class is limited to 10 students and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Childcare is not provided. Classes will run on Tuesday nights from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the International District/Chinatown Branch; class starts on February 23. Contact the Literacy Council of Seattle at 206-… Contact: Sara Elefson, 206-233-9720. Class type: Other. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Citizenship Class at the Southwest Branch

Southwest Branch Where: Southwest Branch. Audience: Adults, ESL. Language: English. Summary: Citizenship class for immigrant and refugee adults pursuing U.S. citizenship. Full Description: Study for the citizenship test, prepare for the interview and improve your English. The citizenship application is also available. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required, call Literacy Source at 206-782-2050 to sign up. Contact: Literacy Source, 206-782-2050. Class type: Other. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Advanced Beginners ESL Class at the Broadview Branch

Broadview Branch Where: Broadview Branch. Audience: Adults, ESL. Language: English. Summary: The Literacy Council of Seattle, in partnership with the Seattle Public Library, offers an ESL class for advanced beginners. Full Description: In this free class you will learn beginning grammar, more vocabulary, reading and conversation skills. Classes will be held at the Broadview Branch from January 14 to March 23. Presented in partnership with the Literacy Council of Seattle. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required. Registration will be held from 6:00-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12. Students will register for the class and take an assessment test. Class is limited to 10 students and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Childcare is not provided. Classes will run on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at the Broadview Branch; class starts on January 14. Contact the Literacy Council of Seattle at 206-233-9720 o… Contact Info: Broadview Branch 206-684-7519 or Ask a Librarian. Class type: Other. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Homework Help at the Broadview Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: Broadview Branch. Audience: Children, Teens, ESL. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: Broadview Branch 206-684-7519 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM.

Homework Help at the Lake City Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: Lake City Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: Lake City Branch 206-684-7518 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Global Reading Challenge: City Final at the Central Library

Childrens Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 1, Microsoft Auditorium. Audience: Children. Language: English. Summary: Winning teams from 10 schools across the city of Seattle compete in the Global Reading Challenge. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. The Global Reading Challenge program is for fourth- and fifth-graders from participating schools. Registration is not required. Contact Info: *Central Library Children's Desk 206-386-4675 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

雙語"玩中學"樂園 / Bilingual Play and Learn Group at the Beacon Hill Branch

Chinese Where: Beacon Hill Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English, 中文. Story Time Summary: 在幼兒樂園裡孩子們可透過玩遊戲英文兒歌敎唱讀故事書做簡易手工及玩各類玩具等不同的活動方式達到啟蒙的目的並協助幼兒們提前適應將來入學的環境且更可幚助幼兒學習到如何與別人分享及相處的經驗。而幼兒的照顧者更可藉此機會與社區內其他幼兒照顧者交換資訊及經驗並拓展人際關係. / Play group provides a fun and age-appropriate learning environment for 2-5 years old children. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Translation: Children listen to stories, sing songs, and do simple arts and crafts with their caregivers during the group time. There is also play time for children to explore various toys and play activities. Through this group children are being prepared for preschool and kindergarten learning environments as well as building relationship with others. Caregivers also build up and strengthen connection and communication with the children, and get connected with other caregivers in the community. Play and Learn G… More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

E-mail Skills 2 - Wired for Learning at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 1, LEW Conference Room. Audience: Adults, ESL. Language: English. Summary: In E-mail 2, you will learn about helpful e-mail features including how to send your résumé and save friends and family’s e-mail addresses. Full Description: E-mail is a free and easy way to communicate with friends and family. Often you need an e-mail address to apply for jobs. In E-mail 1, you will receive a free e-mail account and you will learn how to use it. In E-mail 2, you will learn about helpful e-mail features including how to send your résumé and save friends and family’s e-mail addresses. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Wired for Learning classes are computer classes for adult ESL and Literacy learners who want to improve their computer skills. Registration is required. Beginning August 15, call 206-684-0849 to sign up. Contact Info: World Languages 206-684-0849 or e-mail. Class type: E-mail 2. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

Play and Learn at the Broadview Branch

StoryTime Where: Broadview Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Play and Learn groups offer a chance for children and their families to come play and have a good time. This group is open to children of all abilities, ages 18 months to 5 years old. Full Description: Children learn and explore through the use of art, music, toys, and sensory experiences. Families learn about their child's development and community resources available to them. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Broadview Branch 206-684-7519 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Preschool Story Time at the Ballard Branch

StoryTime Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your preschooler to the Ballard Branch for stories, songs and fingerplays. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Preschool Story Time at the Rainier Beach Branch

StoryTime Where: Rainier Beach Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Rainier Beach 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: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Rainier Beach Branch 206-386-1906 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Preschool Story Time at West Seattle Branch

StoryTime Where: West Seattle Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It's story time at the West Seattle Branch! Bring your preschoolers to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our Children's Librarian. For ages 3 - 5 years old. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: West Seattle Branch 206-684-7444 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Toddler Story Time at the Central Library

StoryTime Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 1, Faye G. Allen Children's Center. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Central Library! Bring your toddlers 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: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: *Central Library Children's Desk 206-386-4675 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Free Tax Help at the Columbia Branch

Columbia Branch Where: Columbia Branch. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library and AARP are working together to offer free tax help at eleven Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to everyone. Registration is not required but recommended. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Please note: IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) in all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Drop in or schedule by phoning the branch. Contact Info: Columbia Branch 206-386-1908 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_current_featuresdetail&cid=1199922681334. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

Family Story Time at the Columbia Branch

StoryTime Where: Columbia Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Columbia Branch! Bring your preschoolers and toddlers to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with, Miss Anna, your children's librarian. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Columbia Branch 206-386-1908 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Hora de cuentos / Bilingual Preschool Story Time at the South Park Branch

Spanish Where: South Park Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English, Español. Story Time Summary: ¡Es una hora de cuentos para los niños y sus familias! / It is preschool story time at the South Park Branch! Full Description: Niños y sus familias están invitados a celebrar cuentos, canciones, y juegos divertidos en español y ingles con Miss Bea. Event Notes: Los programas de la biblioteca son gratuitos. Translation: Bring your preschoolers to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children's librarian Miss Bea. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: South Park Branch 206-615-1688 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM.

Family Story Time at the Green Lake Branch

StoryTime Where: Green Lake Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time 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. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Green Lake Branch 206-684-7547 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM.

Family Story Time at the Magnolia Branch

StoryTime Where: Magnolia Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Magnolia Branch! Bring your preschoolers and toddlers to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children's librarian. Full Description: Join us for an interactive story time! This story time includes books, music and a craft. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Magnolia Branch 206-386-4225 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM.

Toddler Story Time at the Ballard Branch

StoryTime Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your toddlers to the Ballard Branch for stories, songs and fingerplays. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 11:30 AM – 11:50 AM.

Free Tax Help at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 5, Mixing Chamber. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at the Central Library through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to everyone. Registration is not required. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Please note: IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) in all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: United Way. Tax Help Reservations: Drop in. Contact Info: *Central Library 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_current_featuresdetail&cid=1199922681334. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Let's Talk About Books at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 4, Room 5. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Book Group Summary: An informal group for people who love to read and talk about books. Book Description: Share your suggestions for fiction and nonfiction, and get ideas for what to read next. If you'd like to drop in and just hear others talk about books, you're absolutely welcome. Brown bag lunches are welcome, too. Book Group Notes: This group meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at noon. 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. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Free Tax Help at the Northgate Branch

Northgate Branch Where: Northgate Branch. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library and AARP are working together to offer free tax help at eleven Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to everyone. Registration is not required. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Please note: IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) in all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Drop in. Contact Info: Northgate Branch 206-386-1980 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_current_featuresdetail&cid=1199922681334. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Baby Story Time at the University Branch

StoryTime Where: University Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is baby story time at the University Branch! Bring your babies to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children's librarian, Treasure. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: University Branch 206-684-4063 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM.

中文打字下 (Typing in Chinese 2 at the Central Library)

Chinese Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: 1楼电脑室 (Level 1, LEW Computer Lab). Audience: Adults. Language: 中文. Summary: 中文打字课程的内容包括如何在图书馆的电脑上用汉语拼音的方式打中文。. Class Notes: 图书馆的中文电脑课均为免费．登记入学请拨206-684-0849. Translation: In this class you will learn how to type Chinese using Pinyin. Contact Info: World Languages 206-684-0849 or e-mail. Class type: Other. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Homework Help at the Delridge Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: Delridge Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: Delridge Branch 206-733-9125 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Homework Help at the Douglass-Truth Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: Douglass-Truth Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: Douglass-Truth Branch 206-684-4704 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Homework Help at the South Park Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: South Park Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: South Park Branch 206-615-1688 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Preschool Story Time at the Beacon Hill Branch

StoryTime Where: Beacon Hill Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Beacon Hill 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: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM.

Homework Help is available at the NewHolly Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: NewHolly Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: NewHolly Branch 206-386-1905 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 3:45 PM – 5:45 PM.

Teen Center Advisers Meeting at the Central Library

Teens 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.

Free Tax Help at the Douglass-Truth Branch

Douglass-Truth Branch Where: Douglass-Truth Branch. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library and AARP are working together to offer free tax help at eleven Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to everyone. Registration is required. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Please note: IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) in all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Schedule by phoning the branch. Contact Info: Douglass-Truth Branch 206-684-4704 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_current_featuresdetail&cid=1199922681334. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 4:00 PM – 7:45 PM.

Advanced Beginners ESL Class at the University Branch

University Branch Where: University Branch. Audience: Adults, ESL. Language: English. Summary: The Literacy Council of Seattle, in partnership with the Seattle Public Library, offers an ESL class for advanced beginners. Full Description: In this free class you will learn beginning grammar, more vocabulary, reading and conversation skills. Classes will be held at the University Branch from January 20 to March 24. Presented in partnership with the Literacy Council of Seattle. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required. Registration will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 13. Students will register for the class and take an assessment test. Class is limited to 10 students and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Childcare is not provided. Classes will run on Wednesday nights from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the University Branch; class starts on January 20. Contact the Literacy Council of Seattle at 206-233-9720 for more i… Contact Info: University Branch 206-684-4063 or Ask a Librarian. Class type: Other. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Meet author Meredith Berlin at the Northeast Branch

Childrens Where: Northeast Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Summary: Meredith Berlin, local author of "The Ghost Light Kids Get Hooked," will stage a dramatic reading with improvisations based on her upcoming books. Full Description: Join in the exciting process of an author as she guides you through improvisations based on the "Ghost Light Kids" series. This program is presented in cooperation with Ravenna Third Place Books. Books will be available for purchase and signing. View in Catalog: "BOOK TITLE" by AUTHOR NAME. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More...: http://ravenna.thirdplacebooks.com/. Contact Info: Northeast Branch 206-684-7539 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Homework Help at the International District/Chinatown Branch!

HomeworkHelp Where: International District/Chinatown Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: International District/Chinatown Branch 206-386-1300 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.

Homework Help at the Northgate Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: Northgate Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: Northgate Branch 206-386-1980 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Homework Help at the Beacon Hill Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: Beacon Hill Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Homework Help at the Rainier Beach Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: Rainier Beach Branch. Audience: Teens. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: Rainier Beach Branch 206-386-1906 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

E-mail Skills - Wired for Learning at the Greenwood Senior Center

Greenwood Branch Where: Non-Library Location. Address: Greenwood Senior Center 525 N. 85th St. Seattle, Washington 98103. Audience: Adults, ESL. Language: English. Summary: You will receive a free e-mail account and you will learn how to use it. Full Description: E-mail is a free and easy way to communicate with friends and family. Often you need an e-mail address to apply for jobs. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Wired for Learning classes are computer classes for adult ESL and Literacy learners who want to improve their computer skills. Registration is required. Registration for each month starts on the 15th of the month before. Call Greenwood Senior Center, 206-297-0875 to sign up. Contact: Greenwood Senior Center, 206-297-0875. Class type: Other. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Homework Help at the Broadview Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: Broadview Branch. Audience: Children, Teens, ESL. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: Broadview Branch 206-684-7519 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM.

Homework Help at the Lake City Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: Lake City Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: Lake City Branch 206-684-7518 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Advanced Beginners ESL Class at the Beacon Hill Branch

Beacon Hill Branch Where: Beacon Hill Branch. Audience: Adults, ESL. Language: English. Summary: The Literacy Council of Seattle, in partnership with The Seattle Public Library, is offering an ESL class for advanced beginners. Full Description: In this free class you will learn beginning grammar, more vocabulary, reading and conversation skills. Classes will be held at the Beacon Hill Branch from January 20 to March 24. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required. Registration will be held from 6:30-7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, January 13. Students will register for the class and take an assessment test. Class is limited to 10 students and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Childcare is not provided. Classes will run on Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. at the Beacon Hill Branch; class starts on January 20. Contact the Literacy Council of Seattle at 206-233-9720 for mo… Contact Info: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or Ask a Librarian. Class type: Other. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM.

Hora de cuentos / Bilingual Story Time at the Greenwood Branch

Spanish Where: Greenwood Branch. Audience: Children. Language: Español. Story Time Summary: ¡Es una hora de cuentos para los niños y sus familias! / It is bilingual family story time at the Greenwood Branch! Full Description: ¡Es una hora de cuentos para los niños y sus familias! Niños de 3 a 8 años y sus familias están invitados a celebrar cuentos, canciones y jugeos divertidos en español e inglés. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Translation: It is Family Story Time at the Greenwood Branch! Children ages three to eight years of age are invited to enjoy stories, songs and fun in Spanish and English. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Greenwood Branch 206-684-4086 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM.

Free Tax Help at the Ballard Branch

Ballard Branch Where: Ballard Branch. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library and AARP are working together to offer free tax help at eleven Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to everyone. Registration is not required. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Please note: IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) in all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Drop in or schedule by phoning the branch. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_current_featuresdetail&cid=1199922681334. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

Family Story Time at the Douglass-Truth Branch

StoryTime Where: Douglass-Truth Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Douglass-Truth Branch! Bring your preschoolers and toddlers to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children's librarian, Ms. Mynique! Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Douglass-Truth Branch 206-684-4704 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.

Toddler Story Time at the Northeast Branch

StoryTime Where: Northeast Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Northeast Branch! Bring your toddlers 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: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Northeast Branch 206-684-7539 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 10:15 AM – 10:35 AM.

Intermediate-Level ESL Pronunciation Class at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 1, LEW Conference Room. Audience: Adults, ESL. Language: English. Summary: In this intermediate-level ESL pronunciation class, students will study: vowels and consonants, stress (focus words), and intonation. Full Description: This class is presented in partnership with the Literacy Council of Seattle. Class dates run from Tuesday, Feb. 9 to Thursday, April 8. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required. Registration will be held from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4. Students will register for the class and take an assessment test. Class is limited to 10 students and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Childcare is not provided. Contact: Sara Elefson, 206-233-9720. Class type: Other. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

Preschool Story Time at the Beacon Hill Branch

StoryTime Where: Beacon Hill Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Beacon Hill 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: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Preschool Story Time at the Broadview Branch

StoryTime Where: Broadview Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Broadview 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: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Broadview Branch 206-684-7519 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Preschool Story Time at the Central Library

StoryTime Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 1, Faye G. Allen Children's Center. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Central Library! 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: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: *Central Library Children's Desk 206-386-4675 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Preschool Story Time at the Rainier Beach Branch

StoryTime Where: Rainier Beach Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Rainier Beach 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: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Rainier Beach Branch 206-386-1906 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Grupo Bilingüe de Juegos / Bilingual Play and Learn Group at the Columbia Branch

Spanish Where: Columbia Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English, Español. Story Time Summary: Grupo Bilingüe de juegos para padres y cuidadores con niños entre las edades de Nacimiento hasta 5 años. / Bilingual play group for ages birth to 5. Full Description: Niños escuchan cuentos, cantan y participan en actividades de artes con sus padres o cuidador durante la hora de grupo. Tambien hay tiempo para que los niños exploran varios juguetes y actividades. El hora de Juego Libre y Tiempo de Círculo de 11 a 12pm. Les animamos a los padres y cuidadores traer una comida para comer con su niño/a y compartir en grupo. A traves de este grupo, los niños reciben preparacion para el ambiente de aprendizaje que se encuentra en el prescolar y kinder, ademas de formando relaci… Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Translation: Children listen to stories, sing songs, and do simple arts and crafts with their caregivers during the group time. There is also play time for children to explore various toys and play activities. Free play and circle time from 11 a.m. - noon. Caregivers are encouraged to bring a lunch or snack and eat together from noon - 12:30 p.m. Through this group children are being prepared for preschool and kindergarten learning environments as well as building relationship with others. Caregivers also build up an… More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Columbia Branch 206-386-1908 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.

Family Story Time at the Douglass-Truth Branch

StoryTime Where: Douglass-Truth Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Douglass-Truth Branch! Bring your preschoolers and toddlers to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children's librarian, Ms. Mynique! Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Douglass-Truth Branch 206-684-4704 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Family Story Time at the NewHolly Branch

StoryTime Where: NewHolly Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is story time at the NewHolly Branch! Bring your preschoolers and toddlers 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: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: NewHolly Branch 206-386-1905 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Family Story Time at the Queen Anne Branch

StoryTime Where: Queen Anne Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Queen Anne Branch! Bring your preschoolers and toddlers 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: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Queen Anne Branch 206-386-4227 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Toddler Story Time at the Northeast Branch

StoryTime Where: Northeast Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Northeast Branch! Bring your toddlers 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: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Northeast Branch 206-684-7539 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 11:15 AM – 11:35 AM.

Family Story Time at the Madrona-Sally Goldmark Branch

StoryTime Where: Madrona/Sally Goldmark Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Madrona/Sally Goldmark Branch! Bring your preschoolers and toddlers to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children's librarian. Full Description: Join us for an interactive story time! This story time includes books, music and a craft. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Madrona/Sally Goldmark Branch 206-684-4705 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

Toddler Story Time at the High Point Branch

StoryTime Where: High Point Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is story time at the High Point Branch! Bring your toddlers 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: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: High Point Branch 206-684-7454 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

Free Tax Help at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 5, Mixing Chamber. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at the Central Library through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to everyone. Registration is not required. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Please note: IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) in all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: United Way. Tax Help Reservations: Drop in. Contact Info: *Central Library 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_current_featuresdetail&cid=1199922681334. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Free Tax Help at the Northeast Branch

Northeast Branch Where: Northeast Branch. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library and AARP are working together to offer free tax help at eleven Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to everyone. Registration is not required. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Please note: IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) in all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Drop in. Contact Info: Northeast Branch 206-684-7539 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_current_featuresdetail&cid=1199922681334. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 2:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

E-mail 2 at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 4, Room 4. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Summary: Do you already have an e-mail account but want to learn more about it? Full Description: Come to this class to learn how to send attachments, save your friends’ and family’s e-mail addresses, and create folders. Prerequisites: E-mail 1 or the ability to send and read messages from your own e-mail account. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Seating may be limited based on room capacity. For more information, call 206-386-4636. Contact Info: *Central Library 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian. Class type: E-mail 2. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.

Homework Help at the Delridge Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: Delridge Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: Delridge Branch 206-733-9125 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Homework Help at the Douglass-Truth Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: Douglass-Truth Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: Douglass-Truth Branch 206-684-4704 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Centro de ayuda estudiantil disponible en biblioteca de South Park / Homework Help at the South Park Branch

Spanish Where: South Park Branch. Audience: Children, Teens, ESL. Language: English, Español. Homework Help Summary: Los voluntarios de Ayuda con las Tareas estarán en esta sucursal para asistir a los estudiantes que nos visiten durante el año escolar, con la excepción de los feriados escolares. Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: Estos voluntarios estupendos proporcionan la ayuda y el estímulo necesario a los estudiantes y son especialmente buenos ayudando a las personas que tiene el inglés como segundo idioma. Tome nota por favor, que la Ayuda con las Tareas está disponible para los estudiantes de jardín de infancia hasta el 12avo. Grado; pero los voluntarios no son responsables de los niños que son dejados desatendidos. These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new… Event Notes: Los programas y eventos de la biblioteca son gratuitos y todos son bienvenidos. No necesitan inscribirse. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: South Park Branch 206-615-1688 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 4:15 PM – 6:00 PM.

Homework Help at the International District/Chinatown Branch!

HomeworkHelp Where: International District/Chinatown Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: International District/Chinatown Branch 206-386-1300 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.

Youth Speaks Writing Circle at the Central Library

Teens 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.

Homework Help at the Beacon Hill Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: Beacon Hill Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

E-mail Skills 2 - Wired for Learning at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 1, LEW Conference Room. Audience: Adults, ESL. Language: English. Summary: In E-mail 2, you will learn about helpful e-mail features including how to send your résumé and save friends and family’s e-mail addresses. Full Description: E-mail is a free and easy way to communicate with friends and family. Often you need an e-mail address to apply for jobs. In E-mail 1, you will receive a free e-mail account and you will learn how to use it. In E-mail 2, you will learn about helpful e-mail features including how to send your résumé and save friends and family’s e-mail addresses. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Wired for Learning classes are computer classes for adult ESL and Literacy learners who want to improve their computer skills. Registration is required. Beginning August 15, call 206-684-0849 to sign up. Contact Info: World Languages 206-684-0849 or e-mail. Class type: E-mail 2. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Beginning-Level 1 ESL Class at the Rainier Beach Branch

Rainier Beach Branch Where: Rainier Beach Branch. Audience: Adults, ESL. Language: English. Summary: The Literacy Council of Seattle, in partnership with The Seattle Public Library, is offering a Beginning-Level 1 English class. Full Description: In this class you will learn: beginner grammar, basic vocabulary, and reading & conversation skills. Classes will be held at the Rainier Beach Branch from January 21 to March 25. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required. Registration will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, January 11 and Thursday, January 14. Students will register for the class and take an assessment test. Class is limited to 10 students and is on a first-come, first-served basis. This class is for adults and childcare is not available. Classes will run on Monday and Thursday nights from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Rainier Beach Branch; class starts on January 21. C… Contact Info: Rainier Beach Branch 206-386-1906 or Ask a Librarian. Class type: Other. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Citizenship Class at the Southwest Branch

Southwest Branch Where: Southwest Branch. Audience: Adults, ESL. Language: English. Summary: Citizenship class for immigrant and refugee adults pursuing U.S. citizenship. Full Description: Study for the citizenship test, prepare for the interview and improve your English. The citizenship application is also available. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required, call Literacy Source at 206-782-2050 to sign up. Contact: Literacy Source, 206-782-2050. Class type: Other. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Homework Help at the Lake City Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: Lake City Branch. Audience: Children, Teens. Language: English. Homework Help Summary: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. Homework Help Description: These super volunteers provide support and encouragement to students and are especially good at helping new English speakers. Please note that, while Homework Help is available to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, volunteers are not responsible for children, who should not be left unsupervised. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Homework Help Options: Homework Help for Children, Homework Help for Teens. Contact Info: Lake City Branch 206-684-7518 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Meet author Jonathan Evison at the West Seattle Branch

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.

Free Tax Help at the Broadview Branch

Broadview Branch Where: Broadview Branch. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library and AARP are working together to offer free tax help at eleven Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to everyone. Registration is not required. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Please note: IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) in all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Drop in. Contact Info: Broadview Branch 206-684-7519 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_current_featuresdetail&cid=1199922681334. Friday, March 26, 2010, 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM.

Family Story Time at the Lake City Branch

StoryTime Where: Lake City Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Lake City Branch! Bring your children from birth to age eight to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and fun with our children's librarians, Miss Treasure and Miss Nancy. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Lake City Branch 206-684-7518 or Ask a Librarian. Friday, March 26, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Toddler Story Time at the Greenwood Branch

StoryTime Where: Greenwood Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Greenwood Branch! Bring your toddlers to enjoy simple 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: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Greenwood Branch 206-684-4086 or Ask a Librarian. Friday, March 26, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Preschool Story Time at the Greenwood Branch

StoryTime Where: Greenwood Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Greenwood 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: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Greenwood Branch 206-684-4086 or Ask a Librarian. Friday, March 26, 2010, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM.

After School Games at the Ballard Branch

Teens 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.

Free Tax Help at the Rainier Beach Branch

Rainier Beach Branch Where: Rainier Beach Branch. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library and AARP are working together to offer free tax help at eleven Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to everyone. Registration is required. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Please note: IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) in all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Schedule by phoning the branch. Contact Info: Rainier Beach Branch 206-386-1906 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_current_featuresdetail&cid=1199922681334. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Citizenship Class and Tutoring at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 1, LEW Conference Room. Audience: Adults, ESL. Language: English. Summary: Citizenship tutoring for immigrant and refugee adults pursuing U.S. citizenship. Full Description: Application assistance is available for those who qualify. This program is presented in partnership with the St. James ESL Program. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required. To register, call Jim at the St. James ESL Program at 206-382-4511. Contact: Jim, St. James ESL Program, 206-382-4511. Class type: Other. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 10:15 AM – 11:30 AM.

Free Tax Help at the Southwest Branch

Southwest Branch Where: Southwest Branch. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library and AARP are working together to offer free tax help at nine Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to everyone. Registration is not required. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Please note: IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) in all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Drop in or schedule by phoning the branch. Contact Info: Southwest Branch 206-684-7455 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_current_featuresdetail&cid=1199922681334. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM.

Free Tax Help at the Broadview Branch

Broadview Branch Where: Broadview Branch. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library and AARP are working together to offer free tax help at eleven Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to everyone. Registration is not required. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Please note: IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) in all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Drop in. Contact Info: Broadview Branch 206-684-7519 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_current_featuresdetail&cid=1199922681334. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM.

Family Story Time at the Lake City Branch

StoryTime Where: Lake City Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Lake City Branch! Bring your children between birth and eight to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and fun with our children's librarians, Miss Treasure and Miss Nancy! Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Lake City Branch 206-684-7518 or Ask a Librarian. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Free Tax Help at the Columbia Branch

Columbia Branch Where: Columbia Branch. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library and AARP are working together to offer free tax help at eleven Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to everyone. Registration is not required but recommended. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Please note: IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) in all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Drop in or schedule by phoning the branch. Contact Info: Columbia Branch 206-386-1908 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_current_featuresdetail&cid=1199922681334. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

Seattle Reads 'Secret Son': Arab Story Time at the Douglass-Truth Branch

Seattle Reads Where: Douglass-Truth Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Join Koloud “Kay” Tarapolsi for Arab story time at the Douglass-Truth Branch. Full Description: Storyteller Koloud “Kay” Tarapolsi tells stories in Arabic, using books, songs, and fun activities. This event is for Arabic- and non-Arabic-speaking children and families. Tarapolsi has performed storytelling at the Seattle Children's Museum and for the 2009 Arab Festival at Seattle Center, part of the Festàl Series. She is currently the Arabic storyteller at the Redmond Regional Library. This event is part of Seattle Reads “Secret Son,” a program of the Washington Center for the Book at The Seattle… Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and open to the public. Tickets and reservations are not required. Limited free parking is available at the branch. Doors will open at 11:15 a.m. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Douglass-Truth Branch 206-684-4704 or Ask a Librarian. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

Free Tax Help at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 5, Mixing Chamber. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at the Central Library through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to everyone. Registration is not required. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Please note: IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) in all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: United Way. Tax Help Reservations: Drop in. Contact Info: *Central Library 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_current_featuresdetail&cid=1199922681334. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Officer Cookie's Urban Youth Chess Club at the Rainier Beach Branch

Childrens Where: Rainier Beach Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Summary: "Play Chess and Not War!" All elementary and middle school kids and their parents are invited to join the group. Full Description: Officer Cookie and the Seattle Police Foundation have sponsored this urban chess club from its inception in February 2007. New members are always welcomed. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: Rainier Beach Branch 206-386-1906 or Ask a Librarian. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

The Sixth Annual Baltic Rites of Spring at the Central Library

*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.

Free Tax Help at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 5, Mixing Chamber. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at the Central Library through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to everyone. Registration is not required. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Please note: IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) in all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: United Way. Tax Help Reservations: Drop in. Contact Info: *Central Library 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_current_featuresdetail&cid=1199922681334. Sunday, March 28, 2010, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

'The Price of a Life: Part III' at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 1, Microsoft Auditorium. Audience: Adults, Teens. Language: English. Summary: "Stopping the Traffic" is the third program in the three-part film and discussion series, "The Price of a Life: Modern-Day Slavery and Human Trafficking," which highlights local and international efforts to end trafficking and slavery. Full Description: Discover how local organizations are addressing the illegal trade in human beings. Sara Lerner, Harvey Sloan, Ye-ting Woo and Kathleen Morris will be speaking. This series is co-sponsored by KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio and takes place every two weeks on Sundays at the Central Library: "Legislating to Liberate" Sunday, February 28 at 2 p.m. "The Cost of Capture" Sunday, March 14 at 2 p.m. "Stopping the Traffic" Sunday, March 28 at 2 p.m. Contact Info: *Central Library 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian. Sunday, March 28, 2010, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Family Story Time at the Capitol Hill Branch

StoryTime Where: Capitol Hill Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Capitol Hill Branch! Bring your preschoolers and toddlers 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: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Capitol Hill Branch 206-684-4715 or Ask a Librarian. Monday, March 29, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Toddler Story Time at the Central Library

StoryTime Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 1, Faye G. Allen Children's Center. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Central Library! Bring your toddlers 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: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: *Central Library Children's Desk 206-386-4675 or Ask a Librarian. Monday, March 29, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Central Library Tour

Central Tours Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 3, Welcome Desk. Audience: Adults. Tour Summary: Take a tour of the Central Library to learn more about the building and its services. Tour Description: This tour will last approximately one hour. General tours focus on the services of the library and the functions of the various floors and spaces. Architectural tours focus more on the structure and design of the building. Tour Notes: The tours are free. Register in person at the Level 3 Welcome Desk. Reservations are not accepted in advance for public tours. Tour Information Line: 206-733-9609. More Tour Information: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_central_tours&branchID=1. Monday, March 29, 2010, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Baby Story Time at the Southwest Branch

StoryTime Where: Southwest Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is baby story time at the Southwest Branch! Bring your babies aged newborn to 12 months to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children's librarian. Please bring a baby blanket. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Southwest Branch 206-684-7455 or Ask a Librarian. Monday, March 29, 2010, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

Baby Story Time at the Greenwood Branch

StoryTime Where: Greenwood Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Greenwood 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: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Greenwood Branch 206-684-4086 or Ask a Librarian. Monday, March 29, 2010, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM.

Free Tax Help at the Queen Anne Branch

Queen Anne Branch Where: Queen Anne Branch. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library and AARP are working together to offer free tax help at eleven Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to everyone. Registration is required. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Please note: IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) in all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Schedule by phoning the branch. Contact Info: Queen Anne Branch 206-386-4227 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_current_featuresdetail&cid=1199922681334. Monday, March 29, 2010, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Free Tax Help at the Lake City Branch

Lake City Branch Where: Lake City Branch. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library and AARP are working together to offer free tax help at eleven Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to everyone. Registration is not required. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Please note: IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) in all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Drop in. Contact Info: Lake City Branch 206-684-7518 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_current_featuresdetail&cid=1199922681334. Monday, March 29, 2010, 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Online Job Search Basics at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 4, Room 4. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Summary: Are you new to online job searching? Full Description: In this workshop you will learn about submitting online résumés, and completing web based job applications. Prerequisites: Internet Basics 1 or the ability to navigate a Web page. Résumé Basics, or an existing résumé. This class is presented in partnership with WorkSource at South Seattle Community College. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. No registration required. Seating may be limited based on room capacity. Contact Info: *Central Library 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian. Class type: Online Job Search. Monday, March 29, 2010, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Free Tax Help at the Northgate Branch

Northgate Branch Where: Northgate Branch. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library and AARP are working together to offer free tax help at eleven Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to everyone. Registration is not required. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Please note: IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) in all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Drop in. Contact Info: Northgate Branch 206-386-1980 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_current_featuresdetail&cid=1199922681334. Monday, March 29, 2010, 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Free Tax Help at the Ballard Branch

Ballard Branch Where: Ballard Branch. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library and AARP are working together to offer free tax help at eleven Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to everyone. Registration is not required. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Please note: IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) in all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Drop in or schedule by phoning the branch. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_current_featuresdetail&cid=1199922681334. Monday, March 29, 2010, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Intermediate-Level ESL Pronunciation Class at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 1, LEW Conference Room. Audience: Adults, ESL. Language: English. Summary: In this intermediate-level ESL pronunciation class, students will study: vowels and consonants, stress (focus words), and intonation. Full Description: This class is presented in partnership with the Literacy Council of Seattle. Class dates run from Tuesday, Feb. 9 to Thursday, April 8. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required. Registration will be held from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4. Students will register for the class and take an assessment test. Class is limited to 10 students and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Childcare is not provided. Contact: Sara Elefson, 206-233-9720. Class type: Other. Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

¡Hora de cuentos! (Spanish Story Time at the Central Library)

Spanish Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 1, Faye G. Allen Children's Center. Audience: Children. Language: Español. Story Time Summary: Niños de 3 a 6 años de edad están invitados a celebrar cuentos, canciones, y juegos divertidos en español. Event Notes: Los programas de la biblioteca son gratuitos. Translation: Children from 3 to 6 years of age are invited to celebrate stories, songs, finger plays and fun in Spanish. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: *Central Library Children's Desk 206-386-4675 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Preschool Story Time at the Northeast Branch

StoryTime Where: Northeast Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Northeast 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: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Northeast Branch 206-684-7539 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Toddler Story Time at the Beacon Hill Branch

StoryTime Where: Beacon Hill Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Beacon Hill Branch! Bring your toddlers 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: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Free Tax Help at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 5, Mixing Chamber. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at the Central Library through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to everyone. Registration is not required. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Please note: IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) in all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: United Way. Tax Help Reservations: Drop in. Contact Info: *Central Library 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_current_featuresdetail&cid=1199922681334. Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Poetry Appreciation Group at Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Spiral 6 Conference Room. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Book Group Summary: Join fellow poetry lovers to read and discuss poems. Book Description: This group meets every Tuesday at noon. Book Group 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. Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Baby Story Time at the Ballard Branch

StoryTime Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Ballard Branch! Bring your babies (0 - 12 months) 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: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Family Story Time at the Montlake Branch

StoryTime Where: Montlake Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Montlake Branch! Bring your preschoolers and toddlers 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: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Montlake Branch 206-684-4720 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

Beginning a Job Search at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 4, Room 4. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Summary: Have you just been laid off? Full Description: Are you just starting your job search? In this workshop you will learn how to develop a successful job search plan in tough economic times. We will discuss strategies to help you deal with being unemployed, and help you develop a successful job search workplan. This class is presented in partnership with WorkSource at South Seattle Community College. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. No registration required. Seating may be limited based on room capacity. Contact Info: *Central Library 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian. Class type: Job Search Planning. Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.

Genealogy: Databases & the Internet at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 4, Large Computer Lab. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Summary: Do you want to learn how to use the electronic databases and Internet resources found on the Seattle Public Library's Web site to search for your ancestors? Full Description: HeritageQuest and AncestryPlus are the focus of this workshop presented by John LaMont, Genealogy Librarian. Prerequisite: Computer Basics 1 or equivalent skill level. Class 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. Class type: Genealogy: Databases and the Internet. Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Beginning-Level ESL Class at the International District/Chinatown Branch

International District/Chinatown Branch Where: International District/Chinatown Branch. Audience: Adults, ESL. Language: English. Summary: The Literacy Council of Seattle, in partnership with The Seattle Public Library, is offering an ESL class for beginners. Full Description: In this class, students will learn the English alphabet and sounds, basic vocabulary and daily conversation skills. Classes will be held at the International District/Chinatown Branch from February 23 to May 4. This event is co-sponsored by the Literacy Council of Seattle. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required. Registration will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9. Students will register for the class and take an assessment test. Class is limited to 10 students and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Childcare is not provided. Classes will run on Tuesday nights from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the International District/Chinatown Branch; class starts on February 23. Contact the Literacy Council of Seattle at 206-… Contact: Sara Elefson, 206-233-9720. Class type: Other. Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Citizenship Class at the Southwest Branch

Southwest Branch Where: Southwest Branch. Audience: Adults, ESL. Language: English. Summary: Citizenship class for immigrant and refugee adults pursuing U.S. citizenship. Full Description: Study for the citizenship test, prepare for the interview and improve your English. The citizenship application is also available. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required, call Literacy Source at 206-782-2050 to sign up. Contact: Literacy Source, 206-782-2050. Class type: Other. Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

SNAP: Emergency and Natural Disaster Preparation at the University Branch

University Branch Where: University Branch. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Summary: Learn how to put together a disaster supply kit, create a family disaster plan, and organize with your neighbors to take care of each other when disaster strikes. Full Description: Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare (SNAP) is offered at various libraries throughout the City to help residents and neighborhoods become better prepared for disasters. This interactive and informative program teaches simple steps that don’t take a lot of time or money. You’ll learn that preparedness can be fun and empowering! Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More...: http://www.seattle.gov/emergency. Contact Info: University Branch 206-684-4063 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM.

Pajama Story Time at the Delridge Branch

StoryTime Where: Delridge Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is pajama story time at the Delridge Branch! All ages are welcome to join us for stories, songs, dances and more. The children's librarian will be wearing her pajamas. You can wear yours, too! Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar. Contact Info: Delridge Branch 206-733-9125 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 7:00 PM – 7:40 PM.