Calendar of Events & Classes

雙語"玩中學"樂園 / Bilingual Kaleidoscope play & 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. / The Kaleidoscope play & learn 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. Kaleidoscope pla… More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Basic Computer Skills 2 - Adult ESL Computer Class at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 4, Boeing Technology Training Center Room 3. Audience: Adults. ESL. Language: English. Summary: In this class you will practice using the mouse and keyboard. Full Description: The mouse and keyboard are the two most basic tools of a computer. You need to be comfortable using these in order to start learning other computer skills. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. This is part of a series of classes for adult ESL and Literacy learners who want to improve their computer skills. Contact Info: World Languages 206-684-0849 or e-mail. Class type: ESL - Computer Basics. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

Kaleidoscope play & learn at the Broadview Branch

StoryTime Where: Broadview Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Kaleidoscope play & learn offers 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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Broadview Branch 206-684-7519 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 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. All are welcome. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Preschool Story Time at the West Seattle Branch

StoryTime Where: West Seattle Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It's Preschool 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. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: West Seattle Branch 206-684-7444 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Toddler 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 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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Capitol Hill Branch 206-684-4715 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Toddler Story Time at the Central Library

StoryTime Where: *Central Library. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is toddler 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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: *Central Library Children's Desk 206-386-4675 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Free Tax Help at the Columbia Branch

Columbia Branch Where: Columbia Branch. Audience: Adults. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library, AARP and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 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 individuals. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Drop-in Tax Help is offered on a first come, first served basis. Space is limited and registration is highly recommended. IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) at 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 make an appointment. Contact Info: Columbia Branch 206-386-1908 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/audiences/adults. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

Baby Story Time at the Queen Anne Branch

StoryTime Where: Queen Anne Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is baby story time at the Queen Anne 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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Queen Anne Branch 206-386-4227 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Children's 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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Montlake Branch 206-684-4720 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 11:00 AM – 11:30 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. Stay afterward and watch your kids play while meeting other parents and care providers. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Magnolia Branch 206-386-4225 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Preschool 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 to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children's librarian. Simple activities will be provided afterward to allow time for socialization. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Columbia Branch 206-386-1908 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 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. Los programas de la biblioteca son gratuitos. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Translation: Bring your preschoolers to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children's librarian Miss Bea. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: South Park Branch 206-615-1688 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Green Lake Branch 206-684-7547 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM.

Preschool Story Time at the Southwest Branch

StoryTime Where: Southwest Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Southwest 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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Southwest Branch 206-684-7455 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

Toddler Story Time at the Ballard Branch

StoryTime Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your toddler to the Ballard Branch for stories, songs and fingerplays. Everyone is welcome. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 11:30 AM – 11:50 AM.

Free Tax Help at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Audience: Adults. Level, Room: Level 5, Charles Simonyi Mixing Chamber. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library, AARP and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 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 individuals. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Drop-in Tax Help is offered on a first come, first served basis. Check with your Library location to see if a reservation is required. IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) at 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 or make an appointment. Contact Info: *Central Library 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/audiences/adults. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Ladies Musical Club Concert at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 1, Microsoft Auditorium. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Summary: Join us for a Ladies Musical Club concert featuring works by Brahms, Schubert, Wolf and Copland. Full Description: Today's program includes: -Brahms’ Sonata No. 2 in A major, Opus 100 with Kathryn Zufall, violin and Nola Allen, piano -Songs by Schubert, Wolf and Copland with Leslie Stark, soprano and Johanna Mastenbrook, piano. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: *Central Library 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Free Tax Help at the Northgate Branch

Northgate Branch Where: Northgate Branch. Audience: Adults. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library, AARP and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Please note: through April 16, Tax Help is at the Northgate Community Center on Mondays and the Northgate Branch Library on Wednesdays. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to individuals. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Drop-in Tax Help is offered on a first come, first served basis. Check with your Library location to see if a reservation is required. IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) at 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 make an appointment. Contact Info: Northgate Branch 206-386-1980 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/audiences/adults. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Free Tax Help at the Queen Anne Branch

Queen Anne Branch Where: Queen Anne Branch. Audience: Adults. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library, AARP and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 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 individuals. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Drop-in Tax Help is offered on a first come, first served basis. Please note: you must be in the branch and signed in before 4:45 p.m. IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) at 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 only. Contact Info: Queen Anne Branch 206-386-4227 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/audiences/adults. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:45 PM.

CANCELED - Baby Story Time at the Douglass-Truth Branch

StoryTime Where: Douglass-Truth Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is Baby story time at the Douglass-Truth Branch! Bring your babies from 0 to 12 months 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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Douglass-Truth Branch 206-684-4704 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

CANCELED: Preschool Story Time at the Greenwood Branch

StoryTime Where: Greenwood Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: CANCELED: 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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Greenwood Branch 206-684-4086 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM.

Talk Time at the Central Library

ESL Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 4, Room 1 (Washington Mutual Foundation Meeting Room) or Room 2 (Howard S. Wright Family & Janet W. Ketcham Meeting Room). 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. Participants will be admitted 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/audiences/literacy-and-esl/esl-calendar. Contact Info: *Central Library 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.

互联网简介-上 (Internet Basics 1 at the Central Library)

Chinese Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: 4楼3号电脑室 (Level 4, Boeing Technology Training Center Room 3). Audience: Adults. Language: 中文. Summary: 欢迎参加图书馆的免费中文电脑课。(This class will introduce you to the Internet and show you how to navigate a Web page.). Full Description: 互联网简介的课程内容包括互联网基本原理和基础词汇；以Internet Explorer 为例介绍如何使用浏览器上网。. 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: This class teaches you about the Internet and gets you started surfing the Web. You will learn common Internet terminology and how to use Internet Explorer as a web browser. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Please call 206-684-0849 to register. Contact Info: World Languages 206-684-0849 or e-mail. Class type: Internet Basics 1. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 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. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Afternoon Book Group at the Green Lake Branch

Green Lake Branch Where: Green Lake Branch. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Book Group Summary: Join us for a book group at the Green Lake Branch. Everyone is welcome. This month’s title is "Bel Canto" by Ann Patchett. Book Description: Joined by no common language except music, 58 international hostages and their captors forge unexpected bonds. View in Catalog: "Bel Canto" by Ann Patchett. Next Month's Title: "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole. Book Group Notes: This group meets the second Wednesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Pick up your copy of this month's book at this library location. Contact Info: Green Lake Branch 206-684-7547 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Free Tax Help at the Douglass-Truth Branch

Douglass-Truth Branch Where: Douglass-Truth Branch. Audience: Adults. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library, AARP and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 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 individuals. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Space is limited, call 206-684-4704 to make an appointment for the preparation of your tax return. IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) at 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: Make an appointment. Contact Info: Douglass-Truth Branch 206-684-4704 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/audiences/adults. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Beginning ESL Level 3 at the Northgate Branch

Northgate Branch Where: Northgate Branch. Audience: Adults. ESL. Language: English. Summary: A twice-weekly ESL class for experienced beginners. Full Description: Students will learn vocabulary, conversation skills, and reading skills. This class is offered in partnership with the Literacy Council of Seattle. Class Notes: This class is on Mondays and Wednesdays through March 21st. Class is free but registration is required. Childcare is not provided. Space is limited to 8 students. Student registration and assessment occurs on a first-come, first-served basis on the first evening of class: Wednesday, January 18th. Contact: Literacy Council of Seattle at 206-233-9720 or literacyseattle@gmail.com. Class type: ESL - for Beginners. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 4:00 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, February 8, 2012, 4:00 PM – 7:45 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, February 8, 2012, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Homework Help at the High Point Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: High Point 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: High Point Branch 206-684-7454 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 4:00 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, February 8, 2012, 4:00 PM – 6:00 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, February 8, 2012, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Beginning ESL Level 2 at the Rainier Beach Branch

Rainier Beach Branch Where: Rainier Beach Branch. Audience: Adults. ESL. Language: English. Summary: A twice-weekly ESL class for beginners. Full Description: Students will learn vocabulary, conversation skills, and reading skills. This class is offered in partnership with the Literacy Council of Seattle. Class Notes: This class is on Mondays and Wednesdays through March 21st. Class is free but registration is required. Childcare is not provided. Space is limited to 15 students. Student registration and assessment occurs on a first-come, first-served basis on the first evening of class: Wednesday, January 18th. Contact: Literacy Council of Seattle, 206-233-9720 or literacyseattle@gmail.com. Class type: ESL - for Beginners. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.

Homework Help at the Rainier Beach Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: Rainier Beach 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: Rainier Beach Branch 206-386-1906 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Sheeko Xariiro Ku Bixi Doonta Afka Somaaliga Ayaa Lagu Qaban Doonaa Laybareeriga High Point (Somali Story Time at the High Point Branch)

StoryTime Where: High Point Branch. Audience: Children. Language: Soomaali. Story Time Summary: Fadlan Keen Caruurtaada Si Ay U Qaataan Waqti Xiiso leh, Iyo Sheeko Xariiro Ku Bixi Doonta Afka Soomaaliaga. (It is Somali Story Time at the High Point Branch! Bring your children to enjoy stories, rhymes and fun in Somali.). Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. NOTE: this story time will be offered entirely in Somali. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: High Point Branch 206-684-7454 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Intermediate Level ESL-Pronunciation at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 1, LEW Conference Room. Audience: Adults. ESL. Language: English. Summary: A twice-weekly intermediate level ESL class. Full Description: Students will focus on pronunciation and conversation and will learn about and practice speaking standard American English. Prerequisites: Basic reading and conversation skills. This class is offered in partnership with the Literacy Council of Seattle. Class Notes: This class is on Mondays and Wednesdays through March 21st. Class is free but registration is required. Childcare is not provided. Space is limited to 10 students. Student registration and assessment occurs on a first-come, first-served basis on the first evening of class: Wednesday, January 18th. Contact: Literacy Council of Seattle, 206-233-9720 or literacyseattle@gmail.com. Class type: ESL - Intermediate. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Internet Basics 1 at the Greenwood Branch

Greenwood Branch Where: Greenwood Branch. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Summary: This class will introduce you to the Internet and show you how to navigate a Web page. Full Description: You will learn about Web browsers and how to use links, the forward and back buttons, and how to find Web pages. The class includes a brief introduction to search engines and Web directories. Prerequisites: Computer Basics 2 or the ability to work in the Windows environment. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required, call 206-684-4086 or see a librarian to sign up. Contact Info: Greenwood Branch 206-684-4086 or Ask a Librarian. Class type: Internet Basics 1. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Centro de ayuda escolar disponible en la biblioteca de Lake City (Homework Help at the Lake City Branch)

HomeworkHelp Where: Lake City Branch. Audience: Children. Teens. Language: Español. Homework Help Summary: Voluntarios de Homework Help estarán en esta biblioteca para ayudar con las tareas escolares, para estudiantes de kindergarten hasta el grado 12. Disponible durante el año escolar con excepción de los feriados escolares. Homework Help Description: Los voluntarios proveen apoyo y aliento a los estudiantes y son especialmente buenos con los estudiantes que tienen el inglés como segundo idioma. Por favor, tome nota, que los voluntarios del Homework Help están disponibles para los estudiantes de kindergarten hasta el grado 12, pero ellos no son responsables del cuidado de los niños, que no deberían permanecer sin supervisión. Event Notes: Los programas y eventos de la biblioteca son gratuitos y todos son bienvenidos. No es necesario registrarse. Translation: 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. 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. Library events and programs are free and… 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, February 8, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Homework Help at the Broadview Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: Broadview 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: Broadview Branch 206-684-7519 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 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, February 8, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Family 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 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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or Ask a Librarian. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 6:45 PM – 7:15 PM.

Morning Book Group at the South Park Community Center

South Park Branch Where: South Park Branch. Address: South Park Community Center 8319 8th Ave S. Seattle, WA 98108. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Book Group Summary: Join us for a book group at the South Park Community Center Branch. Everyone is welcome. This month’s title is "Women of Sand and Myrrh" by Hanan al-Shaykh. Book Description: The book centers around the lives of four ex-pat women living in an "unnamed" Gulf country. The women all come from wealthy backgrounds and are able to enjoy the material luxuries of living in an oil-state, but they're unable to exercise their freedom and have very limited agency. View in Catalog: "Women of Sand and Myrrh" by Hanan al-Shaykh. Next Month's Title: "Red Azalea" by Anchee Min. Book Group Notes: This group meets the second Thursday of the month at 9:30 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: South Park Branch 206-615-1688 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, February 9, 2012, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.

Free Tax Help at the Ballard Branch

Ballard Branch Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Adults. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library, AARP and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 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 individuals. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Drop-in Tax Help is offered on a first come, first served basis. No reservation is required. IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) at 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 only. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/audiences/adults. Thursday, February 9, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Northeast Branch 206-684-7539 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, February 9, 2012, 10:15 AM – 10:35 AM.

CANCELED - Children's 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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Douglass-Truth Branch 206-684-4704 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, February 9, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, February 9, 2012, 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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Broadview Branch 206-684-7519 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, February 9, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Preschool Story Time at the Central Library

StoryTime Where: *Central Library. 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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: *Central Library Children's Desk 206-386-4675 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, February 9, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Grupo Bilingüe de Juegos / Bilingual Kaleidoscope play & learn 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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Columbia Branch 206-386-1908 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, February 9, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.

Baby 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 babies to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children's librarian. Stay afterward and watch your babies play while meeting other parents and care providers. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Magnolia Branch 206-386-4225 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, February 9, 2012, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Children's 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. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Madrona/Sally Goldmark Branch 206-684-4705 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, February 9, 2012, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Children's 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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: NewHolly Branch 206-386-1905 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, February 9, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

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 children to enjoy stories, songs, and crafts 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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Queen Anne Branch 206-386-4227 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, February 9, 2012, 11:00 AM.

Toddler Story Time at the Southwest Branch

StoryTime Where: Southwest Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Southwest 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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Southwest Branch 206-684-7455 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, February 9, 2012, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Family Story Time at the Northgate Branch

StoryTime Where: Northgate Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is Family Story Time at the Northgate Branch! All ages are welcome to join us for stories, dances, 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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Northgate Branch 206-386-1980 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, February 9, 2012, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM.

Preschool Story Time at the Delridge Branch

StoryTime Where: Delridge Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It's story time at the Delridge 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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Delridge Branch 206-733-9125 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, February 9, 2012, 11:15 AM – 11:45 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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Northeast Branch 206-684-7539 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, February 9, 2012, 11:15 AM – 11:35 AM.

Toddler Story Time at the High Point Branch

StoryTime Where: High Point Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is Toddler 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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: High Point Branch 206-684-7454 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, February 9, 2012, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

Free Tax Help at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Audience: Adults. Level, Room: Level 5, Charles Simonyi Mixing Chamber. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library, AARP and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 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 individuals. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Drop-in Tax Help is offered on a first come, first served basis. Check with your Library location to see if a reservation is required. IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) at 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 or make an appointment. Contact Info: *Central Library 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/audiences/adults. Thursday, February 9, 2012, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Other Realms: Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Group at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 4, PACCAR Inc. Meeting Room 6. Audience: Teens. 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 Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin. Book Description: A boy grows to manhood while attempting to subdue the evil he unleashed on the world as an apprentice to the Master Wizard. View in Catalog: "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin. Next Month's Title: "Stranger in A Strange Land" by Robert A. Heinlein. Book Group Notes: This group meets the second Thursday of the month at noon. 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, February 9, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Talk Time at the High Point Branch

ESL Where: High Point 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. Participants will be admitted 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/audiences/literacy-and-esl/esl-calendar. Contact Info: High Point Branch 206-684-7454 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, February 9, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.

Free Tax Help at the Northeast Branch

Northeast Branch Where: Northeast Branch. Audience: Adults. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library, AARP and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 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 individuals. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Drop-in Tax Help is offered on a first come, first served basis. Check with your Library location to see if a reservation is required. IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) at 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 make an appointment. Contact Info: Northeast Branch 206-684-7539 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/audiences/adults. Thursday, February 9, 2012, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Seattle Opera Preview Lecture at the Green Lake Branch

Green Lake Branch Where: Green Lake Branch. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Summary: Join us for a preview lecture of Seattle Opera’s upcoming production of Christoph Willibald Gluck's "Orpheus and Eurydice.". Full Description: Join us for an entertaining and insightful preview lecture presented by Seattle Opera Education Department staff. Gluck’s sumptuous and exhilarating account of the legendary Greek hero’s descent into the underworld to rescue his true love changed the course of musical storytelling forever. With its perfectly crafted libretto and generous helping of music -- choral passages, ballets, duets and the hero’s famous lament -- Orpheus conveys a timeless message of love’s power to triumph over all. 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. Thursday, February 9, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:00 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, February 9, 2012, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Basic Computer Programming Workshop for Teens: Part II at the Garfield Teen Life Center

Teens Where: Non-Library Location. Address: Garfield Teen Life Center 428 23rd Ave. Seattle, WA 98122. Audience: Teens. Language: English. Summary: Learn to write simple computer programs using the Python programming language. Full Description: The Seattle Public Library and the Garfield Teen Life Center have teamed up to offer a workshop on computer programming basics for teens. Learn the concepts behind your favorite games and apps, then write actual working programs! We'll provide you with lots of information and resources where you can keep learning and developing your new skills. Best of all, you'll get volunteer service credits for your participation! Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. The workshop is limited to 10 participants and registration is required. Sign up through the Garfield Teen Life Center by calling 206-684-4550 or emailing melanie.boehm@seattle.gov. Participants must be able to attend both sessions. Contact: Garfield Teen Life Center, 206-684-4550 or melanie.boehm@seattle.gov. Thursday, February 9, 2012, 3:30 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. Thursday, February 9, 2012, 4:00 PM – 7:45 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, February 9, 2012, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Homework Help at the High Point Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: High Point 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: High Point Branch 206-684-7454 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, February 9, 2012, 4:00 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. Thursday, February 9, 2012, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Basic Computer Skills 2 - Adult ESL Computer Class at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 4, Boeing Technology Training Center Room 3. Audience: Adults. ESL. Language: English. Summary: In this class you will practice using the mouse and keyboard. Full Description: The mouse and keyboard are the two most basic tools of a computer. You need to be comfortable using these in order to start learning other computer skills. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. This is part of a series of classes for adult ESL and Literacy learners who want to improve their computer skills. Contact Info: World Languages 206-684-0849 or e-mail. Class type: ESL - Computer Basics. Thursday, February 9, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Beginning ESL Levels 2 & 3 at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 1, LEW Conference Room. Audience: Adults. ESL. Language: English. Summary: A twice-weekly ESL class for experienced beginners. Full Description: Students will practice dialogue, verb tenses and vocabulary. This class is offered in partnership with the Literacy Council of Seattle. Class Notes: This class is on Tuesdays and Thursdays through March 22nd. Class is free but registration is required. Childcare is not provided. Space is limited to 10 students. Student registration and assessment occurs on a first-come, first-served basis on the first evening of class: Tuesday, January 17th. Contact: Literacy Council of Seattle at 206-233-9720 or literacyseattle@gmail.com. Class type: ESL - for Beginners. Thursday, February 9, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Citizenship Class at the Southwest Branch

Southwest Branch Where: Southwest Branch. Audience: Adults. ESL. Language: English. Summary: This class prepares individuals to take the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service Citizenship Test. Full Description: Learn about all aspects of the citizenship test, including United States History and Civics, reading and writing practice and the questions covered on the N-400, Application for Naturalization. This class is offered in partnership with Literacy Source. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact: Literacy Source, 206-782-2050. Class type: ESL - Citizenship Class. Thursday, February 9, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Beginning ESL Levels 2 & 3 at the Beacon Hill Branch

Beacon Hill Branch Where: Beacon Hill Branch. Audience: Adults. ESL. Language: English. Summary: A twice-weekly ESL class for experienced beginners. Full Description: Students will practice dialogue, verb tenses and vocabulary. This class is offered in partnership with the Literacy Council of Seattle. Class Notes: This class is on Tuesdays and Thursdays through March 22nd. Class is free but registration is required. Childcare is not provided. Space is limited to 10 students. Student registration and assessment occurs on a first-come, first-served basis on the first evening of class: Tuesday, January 17th. Contact: Literacy Council of Seattle at 206-233-9720 or literacyseattle@gmail.com. Class type: ESL - for Beginners. Thursday, February 9, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

'It's About Time Writers' Reading Series' at the Ballard Branch

Ballard Branch Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Summary: The Ballard Branch welcomes the 268th meeting of the "It's About Time Writers' Reading Series," featuring author readings and open mikes. Full Description: This month's presentation features the work of Paula Friedman, Larry Ebersole and Cancer Lifeline's "Writing for the Moment" class. There will be a short lecture by Don Harmon on The Writer's Craft. Before the author readings, open mike time is available for three minutes per person. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More...: itsaboutimewriters.homestead.com. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, February 9, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Centro de ayuda escolar disponible en la biblioteca de Lake City (Homework Help at the Lake City Branch)

HomeworkHelp Where: Lake City Branch. Audience: Children. Teens. Language: Español. Homework Help Summary: Voluntarios de Homework Help estarán en esta biblioteca para ayudar con las tareas escolares, para estudiantes de kindergarten hasta el grado 12. Disponible durante el año escolar con excepción de los feriados escolares. Homework Help Description: Los voluntarios proveen apoyo y aliento a los estudiantes y son especialmente buenos con los estudiantes que tienen el inglés como segundo idioma. Por favor, tome nota, que los voluntarios del Homework Help están disponibles para los estudiantes de kindergarten hasta el grado 12, pero ellos no son responsables del cuidado de los niños, que no deberían permanecer sin supervisión. Event Notes: Los programas y eventos de la biblioteca son gratuitos y todos son bienvenidos. No es necesario registrarse. Translation: 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. 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. Library events and programs are free and… 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, February 9, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Hướng Dẫn Học Sinh Làm Bài Tập Thư Viện Lake City (Homework Help at the Lake City Branch)

HomeworkHelp Where: Lake City Branch. Audience: Children. Teens. Language: Tiểng Việt. Homework Help Summary: Các tình nguyện viên hướng dẫn làm bài tập ở nhà sẽ có mặt tại thư viện này để giúp đỡ học sinh từ lớp mẫu giáo đến lớp 12, trong xuốt cả năm học ngoài trừ vào những ngày nghỉ của Trường Học. Homework Help Description: Các tình nguyện viên sẽ giúp đỡ và khích lệ các em học sinh làm bài, đặc biệt là cho những học sinh mới nói tiếng Anh. Xin lưu ý: Các tình nguyện viên chỉ giúp học sinh học tập chứ không coi giữ các em. Event Notes: Đây là một chương trình hoạt động miễn phí của thư viện. Không cần ghi danh trước để tham dự. Translation: Homework Help volunteers will be at this branch to assist K-12 students on a drop-in basis throughout the school year, with the exception of school holidays. These 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. Library events and programs are free and… 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, February 9, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 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, February 9, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Pajama 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 8 to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and fun with our children's librarian, 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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Lake City Branch 206-684-7518 or Ask a Librarian. Thursday, February 9, 2012, 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM.

Free Tax Help at the Broadview Branch

Broadview Branch Where: Broadview Branch. Audience: Adults. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library, AARP and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 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 individuals. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Drop-in Tax Help is offered on a first come, first served basis. Check with your Library location to see if a reservation is required. IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) at 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 make an appointment. Contact Info: Broadview Branch 206-684-7519 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/audiences/adults. Friday, February 10, 2012, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

Computer Basics 2 at the Southwest Branch

Southwest Branch Where: Southwest Branch. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Summary: This class includes a brief introduction to Microsoft Word and Internet Explorer. Full Description: Work successfully in the Windows environment by learning the most common Windows features, including toolbars, the scroll bar and text boxes. Class Notes: Prerequisites: Computer Basics 1, or the ability to use a mouse. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required. Call 206-684-7455 or visit in person to sign up. Contact Info: Southwest Branch 206-684-7455 or Ask a Librarian. Class type: Computer Basics 2. Friday, February 10, 2012, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

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 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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Greenwood Branch 206-684-4086 or Ask a Librarian. Friday, February 10, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Toddler 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 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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Rainier Beach Branch 206-386-1906 or Ask a Librarian. Friday, February 10, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

SNAP: Emergency and Natural Disaster Preparation at the Ballard Branch

Ballard Branch Where: Ballard 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. Bring your own lunch and enjoy! 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: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian. Friday, February 10, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

Free Tax Help at the Rainier Beach Branch

Rainier Beach Branch Where: Rainier Beach Branch. Audience: Adults. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library, AARP and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 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 individuals. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Drop-in Tax Help is offered on a first come, first served basis. Check with your Library location to see if a reservation is required. IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) at 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 make an appointment. Contact Info: Rainier Beach Branch 206-386-1906 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/audiences/adults. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Free Tax Help at the Broadview Branch

Broadview Branch Where: Broadview Branch. Audience: Adults. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library, AARP and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 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 individuals. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Drop-in Tax Help is offered on a first come, first served basis. Check with your Library location to see if a reservation is required. IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) at 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 make an appointment. Contact Info: Broadview Branch 206-684-7519 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/audiences/adults. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

Internet Basics at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 4, Boeing Technology Training Center Room 4. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Summary: This class will introduce you to the Internet and show you how to navigate a Web page. Full Description: You will learn about Web browsers, Web addresses and common browser tools (e.g. links, buttons and bars). Learn how to find information using search engines. You will also learn how to evaluate websites and print from the Web. This class incorporates Internet Basics 1 and Internet Basics 2 content. Class Notes: Prerequisites: Computer Basics or the ability to work in the Windows environment. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. No registration is required. Seating may be limited based on room capacity. Contact Info: *Central Library 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian. Class type: Internet Basics 1. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

Citizenship Class at the Central Library

ESL Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 1, LEW Conference Room. Audience: Adults. ESL. Language: English. Summary: This class prepares individuals to take the US Citizenship Test. Full Description: Learn about all aspects of the citizenship test, including United States History and Civics, reading and writing practice and the questions covered on the N-400, Application for Naturalization. This class is offered in partnership with the St. James ESL Program. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is recommended but not required. Class is offered every Saturday except holiday weekends (no class Nov 26, Dec 24, Dec 31, Jan 14, or Feb 18). Contact: Jim at the St. James ESL Program, 206-382-4511. Class type: ESL - Citizenship Class. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

Talk Time at the Beacon Hill Branch

ESL 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. Participants will be admitted 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/audiences/literacy-and-esl/esl-calendar. Contact Info: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or Ask a Librarian. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

Free Tax Help at the Southwest Branch

Southwest Branch Where: Southwest Branch. Audience: Adults. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library, AARP and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 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 individuals. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Drop-in Tax Help is offered on a first come, first served basis. Check with your Library location to see if a reservation is required. IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) at 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 make an appointment. Contact Info: Southwest Branch 206-684-7455 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/audiences/adults. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM.

Children's 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. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Douglass-Truth Branch 206-684-4704 or Ask a Librarian. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Free Tax Help at the Columbia Branch

Columbia Branch Where: Columbia Branch. Audience: Adults. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library, AARP and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 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 individuals. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Drop-in Tax Help is offered on a first come, first served basis. Space is limited and registration is highly recommended. IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) at 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 make an appointment. Contact Info: Columbia Branch 206-386-1908 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/audiences/adults. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

Young Readers' Book Group at Lake City Branch

Childrens Where: Lake City Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Book Group Summary: Join us for a book group at the Lake City Branch for ages 5-8. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join us. This month’s theme is Fantasy. Book Description: Come and hear a fantasy story, talk about what story you read and make a fun craft! The Young Readers’ Book Group includes kids of diverse ages and reading abilities. Instead of a single book for our discussions, we pick a wide range of books based on a theme. Kids are welcome to read one of the books from our selection or one of their choosing within this month's theme: Fantasy! Next Month's Title: Next month's theme: Stories from Long Ago. Book Group Notes: This group meets the second Saturday of the month at 11 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: Lake City Branch 206-684-7518 or Ask a Librarian. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Family Story Time at the Central Library

StoryTime Where: *Central Library. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It's story time at the Central Library! Bring your family to the library and enjoy a story 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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: *Central Library Children's Desk 206-386-4675 or Ask a Librarian. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

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 our children's librarian. A simple activity will be provided after story time for socialization. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Columbia Branch 206-386-1908 or Ask a Librarian. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Giờ đọc truyện tiếng Việt! (Vietnamese Story Time at the Delridge Branch)

Vietnamese Where: Delridge Branch. Audience: Children. Language: Tiểng Việt. Story Time Summary: Thư viện công cộng Seattle tổ chức giờ đọc truyện bằng tiếng việt cho trẻ em! (The Seattle Public Library is hosting Vietnamese Story Times for young children!). Full Description: Hãy đem con em quý vị đến thư viện để theo dõi các câu chuyện, các bài hát và thơ ca. Event Notes: Các sự kiện và chương trình của thư viện hoàn toàn miễn phí. Không bắt buộc phải ghi danh trước. Translation: Bring your child to the library to celebrate stories, songs, and rhymes! Library events and programs are free. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Delridge Branch 206-733-9125 or Ask a Librarian. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

Baby Story Time at the Northgate Branch

StoryTime Where: Northgate Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is baby story time at the Northgate Branch! Bring your infants 0-12 months to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and activities 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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Northgate Branch 206-386-1980 or Ask a Librarian. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

Free Tax Help at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Audience: Adults. Level, Room: Level 5, Charles Simonyi Mixing Chamber. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library, AARP and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 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 individuals. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Drop-in Tax Help is offered on a first come, first served basis. Check with your Library location to see if a reservation is required. IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) at 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 or make an appointment. Contact Info: *Central Library 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/audiences/adults. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Giờ đọc truyện tiếng Việt! (Vietnamese Story Time at the Columbia Branch)

Vietnamese Where: Columbia Branch. Audience: Children. Language: Tiểng Việt. Story Time Summary: Thư viện công cộng Seattle tổ chức giờ đọc truyện bằng tiếng việt cho trẻ em! (The Seattle Public Library is hosting Vietnamese Story Times for young children!). Full Description: Hãy đem con em quý vị đến thư viện để theo dõi các câu chuyện, các bài hát và thơ ca. Event Notes: Các sự kiện và chương trình của thư viện hoàn toàn miễn phí. Không bắt buộc phải ghi danh trước. Translation: Bring your child to the library to celebrate stories, songs, and rhymes! Library events and programs are free. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Columbia Branch 206-386-1908 or Ask a Librarian. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM.

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

Childrens Where: Rainier Beach Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Summary: Children and teens, ages 5-18, are invited to join the group. Family and community members are also welcome. Drop by to learn and play chess! Full Description: The urban chess club has been on-going since February 2007. New members are always welcome. 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, February 11, 2012, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Meet author Matt Ruff at the Ballard Branch

Ballard Branch Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Summary: Local author Matt Ruff reads from his new alternate history novel, "The Mirage.". Full Description: Matt Ruff has written a multilayered thriller, full of geopolitical and moral intrigue, that presents an alternate history of 9/11. In "The Mirage," the center of the free world is located in the Middle East, in the United Arab States. North America is home to a war zone known as the Christian States of America. When the attack happens, it’s on 11/9, and the roles are reversed. In its starred review, Publishers Weekly says "The Mirage" is "both entertaining and provocative, exactly what the best popular… View in Catalog: "The Mirage" by Matt Ruff. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing courtesy of the event's co-sponsor, Secret Garden Bookshop in Ballard. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

中文故事会 (Mandarin Chinese Story Time at the International District/Chinatown Branch)

Chinese Where: International District/Chinatown 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: 適合幼童與家長參加。. Event Notes: Parking is available on the streets around the branch. Patrons may pay to park in the garage beneath International District Village Square II. Enter the garage from the two-way alley behind the building via South Lane or South Dearborn. Garage Rates 0 - 1 hour: $2 1 - 2 hours: $4 Each additional hour: $1 Saturday - all day: $4. Translation: 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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: International District/Chinatown Branch 206-386-1300 or Ask a Librarian. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM.

华语电影欣赏《不再让你孤单》 (Chinese Movie Screening of 'A Beautiful Life' at the Central Library)

Chinese Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 1, Microsoft Auditorium. Audience: Adults. Language: English, 中文. Summary: 请带上您的家人朋友来欣赏电影《不再让你孤单》。(View the film "A Beautiful Life" in Chinese with English subtitles). Full Description: 本片又名《美丽人生》。由刘伟强导演，并由金马影帝影后刘烨和舒淇主演。讲述了北上打拼事业的香港女孩李佩如和北京警察方镇东之间的感人故事。. Event Notes: 本次活动为免费，不需要预订或购买门票。联系电话：206-684-0849。. Translation: Real-estate agent Peiru is looking for happiness at all wrong places -- until fate brings her to the good-hearted cop, Zhendong. Together they start a beautiful life. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. There will be limited seats available on a first come, first served basis. Doors will open at 1:30 pm. Contact Info: World Languages 206-684-0849 or e-mail. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:15 PM.

Family Fun at the Green Lake Branch

Childrens Where: Green Lake Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Summary: Join us for puppets, folk dancing and crafts. Fun for the whole family! 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, February 11, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

¡Hora de Cuentos! (Spanish Family 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 en la biblioteca de Greenwood! (It is Spanish story time at the Greenwood Branch!). Full Description: Traiga a sus niños a la biblioteca de Greenwood 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 children to the Greenwood Branch to enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs in Spanish. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Greenwood Branch 206-684-4086 or Ask a Librarian. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM.

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. Limited free parking is available in the library parking lot on the west side of the building. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or Ask a Librarian. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM.

PoetsWest at the Green Lake Branch

Green Lake Branch Where: Green Lake Branch. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Summary: PoetsWest meets on the second Saturday of the month for poetry, prose or public issue events and an open mike. 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 D. Horowitz, Michael Magee and Jean Musser. 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, February 11, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

CANCELED - Talk Time at the Lake City Branch

ESL Where: Lake City Branch. Audience: Adults. ESL. Language: English. Talk Time Summary: The Lake City Branch offers a Tuesday evening Talk Time group, click here for the schedule. Talk Time Description: Come to a free English as a Second Language (ESL) conversation group to practice speaking English. This program is for beginning to advanced level learners. Participants will be admitted 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/audiences/literacy-and-esl/esl-calendar. Contact Info: Lake City Branch 206-684-7518 or Ask a Librarian. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Free Tax Help at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Audience: Adults. Level, Room: Level 5, Charles Simonyi Mixing Chamber. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library, AARP and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 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 individuals. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Drop-in Tax Help is offered on a first come, first served basis. Check with your Library location to see if a reservation is required. IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) at 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 or make an appointment. Contact Info: *Central Library 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/audiences/adults. Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Afternoon Book Group at the Rainier Beach Branch

Rainier Beach Branch Where: Rainier Beach Branch. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Book Group Summary: Join us for a book group at the Rainier Beach Branch. Everyone is welcome. This month’s title is "Angle of Repose" by Wallace Stegner. Book Description: Wheelchair-bound Lyman Ward researches and recounts his grandmother's experiences as the wife of a mining engineer in the West in the 1880s and 1890s. View in Catalog: "Angle of Repose" by Wallace Stegner. Next Month's Title: "Kabul Beauty School" by Deborah Rodriguez. Book Group Notes: This group meets the second Sunday of the month at 2 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: Rainier Beach Branch 206-386-1906 or Ask a Librarian. Sunday, February 12, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Centro de ayuda escolar disponible en la biblioteca de Douglass-Truth / Homework Help at the Douglass-Truth Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: Douglass-Truth Branch. Audience: Children. Teens. Language: English, Español. Homework Help Summary: Voluntarios de Homework Help estarán en esta biblioteca para ayudar con las tareas escolares, para estudiantes de kindergarten hasta el grado 12. Disponible durante el año escolar con 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: Voluntarios de Homework Help estarán en esta biblioteca para ayudar con las tareas escolares, para estudiantes de kindergarten hasta el grado 12. Disponible durante el año escolar con excepción de los feriados escolares. 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 n… Event Notes: Los programas y eventos de la biblioteca son gratuitos y todos son bienvenidos. No es necesario registrarse. 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, February 12, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Word Processing Skills 1 - Adult ESL Computer Class at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 4, Boeing Technology Training Center Room 3. Audience: Adults. ESL. Language: English. Summary: In this series of classes, you will learn how to create a document and then make changes to what you have written. Full Description: To use the Internet, write emails, or use most computer programs, you need to be able to enter, change, move and delete text. We recommend you take both Word Processing Skills 1 and 2. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. This is part of a series of classes for adult ESL and Literacy learners who want to improve their computer skills. Contact Info: World Languages 206-684-0849 or e-mail. Class type: ESL - Computer Basics. Monday, February 13, 2012, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

中文故事会 (Mandarin Chinese Story Time at the Lake City Branch)

Chinese Where: Lake City 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. Limited free parking is available at the branches. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Lake City Branch 206-684-7518 or Ask a Librarian. Monday, February 13, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

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

Spanish Where: *Central Library. Audience: Children. Language: Español. Story Time Summary: ¡Es una hora de cuentos para los niños y sus familias! (It's story time at the Central Library!). Full Description: Niños y sus familias están invitados a celebrar cuentos, canciones, y jugeos divertidos en español. Event Notes: Los programas de la biblioteca son gratuitos. Translation: Children and their families are invited to celebrate stories, songs, and fun in Spanish. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: *Central Library Children's Desk 206-386-4675 or Ask a Librarian. Monday, February 13, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

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 eight years of age to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, crafts 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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Lake City Branch 206-684-7518 or Ask a Librarian. Monday, February 13, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Preschool 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 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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Capitol Hill Branch 206-684-4715 or Ask a Librarian. Monday, February 13, 2012, 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 baby story time at the Greenwood Branch. Bring your babies to enjoy 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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Greenwood Branch 206-684-4086 or Ask a Librarian. Monday, February 13, 2012, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM.

Baby Story Time at the Greenwood Branch

StoryTime Where: Greenwood Branch. Audience: Children. Adults. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your baby to enjoy 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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Greenwood Branch 206-684-4086 or Ask a Librarian. Monday, February 13, 2012, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

Baby 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 babies, 0-14 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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: NewHolly Branch 206-386-1905 or Ask a Librarian. Monday, February 13, 2012, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.

Afternoon Book Group at the Southwest Branch

Southwest Branch Where: Southwest Branch. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Book Group Summary: Join us for a book group at the Southwest Branch. Everyone is welcome. This month’s title is "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison. Book Description: The nameless narrator of this novel describes growing up in a black community in the South, attending a Negro college from which he is expelled, moving to New York and becoming the chief spokesman of the Harlem branch of "the Brotherhood" then retreating amid violence and confusion to the basement lair of the Invisible Man he imagines himself to be. View in Catalog: "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison. Next Month's Title: "Eating Animals" by Jonathan Foer. Book Group Notes: This group meets the third Monday of the month (except in January and February) at 2 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: Southwest Branch 206-684-7455 or Ask a Librarian. Monday, February 13, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Introducción al Internet en la Biblioteca Central (Introduction to the Internet at the Central Library

Spanish Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 4, Boeing Technology Training Center Room 3. Audience: Adults. Language: Español. Summary: Aprenda los conceptos básicos del Internet. (Learn Internet basics.). Full Description: Se enseñará a usar los navegadores e identificar las partes de un sitio Web. Se requiere tener la habilidad de usar un ratón en ambiente gráfico para participar en esta clase. Class Notes: Para obtener más información, llame al 206-684-0849 y pregunte por Marcela o deje un mensaje en español en el 206-615-1662. Translation: Introduction to the Internet. Learn how to navigate the Internet. Call 206-684-0849 and ask for Marcela Calderón-Vodall, or call 206-615-1662 for a message in Spanish. Contact Info: World Languages 206-684-0849 or e-mail. Class type: Internet Basics 1. Monday, February 13, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Free Tax Help at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 5, Charles Simonyi Mixing Chamber. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library, AARP and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 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 individuals. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Drop-in Tax Help is offered on a first come, first served basis. Check with your Library location to see if a reservation is required. IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) at 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 or make an appointment. Contact Info: *Central Library 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/audiences/adults. Monday, February 13, 2012, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Free Tax Help at the Ballard Branch

Ballard Branch Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Adults. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library, AARP and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 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 individuals. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Drop-in Tax Help is offered on a first come, first served basis. No reservation is required. IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) at 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 only. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/audiences/adults. Monday, February 13, 2012, 3:00 PM – 6:30 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, February 13, 2012, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Library Playtime at the Magnolia Branch

StoryTime Where: Magnolia Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Summary: Bring your babies, toddlers and preschoolers for playtime at the Magnolia Branch! Full Description: Did you know that play can help stimulate brain development? Come visit and play with books and toys designed to help with early literacy. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: Magnolia Branch 206-386-4225 or Ask a Librarian. Monday, February 13, 2012, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Free Tax Help at the Lake City Branch

Lake City Branch Where: Lake City Branch. Audience: Adults. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library, AARP and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 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 individuals. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Drop-in Tax Help is offered on a first come, first served basis. Check with your Library location to see if a reservation is required. IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) at 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 make an appointment. Contact Info: Lake City Branch 206-684-7518 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/audiences/adults. Monday, February 13, 2012, 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

Beginning ESL Level 3 at the Northgate Branch

Northgate Branch Where: Northgate Branch. Audience: Adults. ESL. Language: English. Summary: A twice-weekly ESL class for experienced beginners. Full Description: Students will learn vocabulary, conversation skills, and reading skills. This class is offered in partnership with the Literacy Council of Seattle. Class Notes: This class is on Mondays and Wednesdays through March 21st. Class is free but registration is required. Childcare is not provided. Space is limited to 8 students. Student registration and assessment occurs on a first-come, first-served basis on the first evening of class: Wednesday, January 18th. Contact: Literacy Council of Seattle at 206-233-9720 or literacyseattle@gmail.com. Class type: ESL - for Beginners. Monday, February 13, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Free Tax Help at the Northgate Community Center

Northgate Branch Where: Northgate Branch. Address: Northgate Community Center 10510 5th Ave. N.E. Seattle, WA 98125. Audience: Adults. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library, AARP and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Please note: through April 16, Tax Help is at the Northgate Community Center on Mondays and the Northgate Branch Library on Wednesdays. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to individuals. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Drop-in Tax Help is offered on a first come, first served basis. Check with your Library location to see if a reservation is required. IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) at 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 make an appointment. Contact Info: Northgate Branch 206-386-1980 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/audiences/adults. Monday, February 13, 2012, 4:00 PM – 7:30 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. Monday, February 13, 2012, 4:00 PM – 7:45 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, February 13, 2012, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Homework Help at the High Point Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: High Point 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: High Point Branch 206-684-7454 or Ask a Librarian. Monday, February 13, 2012, 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, February 13, 2012, 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. Monday, February 13, 2012, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Beginning ESL Level 2 at the Rainier Beach Branch

Rainier Beach Branch Where: Rainier Beach Branch. Audience: Adults. ESL. Language: English. Summary: A twice-weekly ESL class for beginners. Full Description: Students will learn vocabulary, conversation skills, and reading skills. This class is offered in partnership with the Literacy Council of Seattle. Class Notes: This class is on Mondays and Wednesdays through March 21st. Class is free but registration is required. Childcare is not provided. Space is limited to 15 students. Student registration and assessment occurs on a first-come, first-served basis on the first evening of class: Wednesday, January 18th. Contact: Literacy Council of Seattle, 206-233-9720 or literacyseattle@gmail.com. Class type: ESL - for Beginners. Monday, February 13, 2012, 5:00 PM – 6:30 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, February 13, 2012, 5:00 PM – 7:45 PM.

Homework Help at the Rainier Beach Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: Rainier Beach 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: Rainier Beach Branch 206-386-1906 or Ask a Librarian. Monday, February 13, 2012, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Homework Help 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, February 13, 2012, 5:45 PM – 7:45 PM.

Intermediate Level ESL-Pronunciation at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 1, LEW Conference Room. Audience: Adults. ESL. Language: English. Summary: A twice-weekly intermediate level ESL class. Full Description: Students will focus on pronunciation and conversation and will learn about and practice speaking standard American English. Prerequisites: Basic reading and conversation skills. This class is offered in partnership with the Literacy Council of Seattle. Class Notes: This class is on Mondays and Wednesdays through March 21st. Class is free but registration is required. Childcare is not provided. Space is limited to 10 students. Student registration and assessment occurs on a first-come, first-served basis on the first evening of class: Wednesday, January 18th. Contact: Literacy Council of Seattle, 206-233-9720 or literacyseattle@gmail.com. Class type: ESL - Intermediate. Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Talk Time at the Central Library

ESL Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 4, Room 1 (Washington Mutual Foundation Meeting Room) or Room 2 (Howard S. Wright Family & Janet W. Ketcham Meeting Room). 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. Participants will be admitted 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/audiences/literacy-and-esl/esl-calendar. Contact Info: *Central Library 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian. Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Facebook at the Northeast Branch

Northeast Branch Where: Northeast Branch. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Summary: Come to this class if you want to learn more about how you can use the social networking website, facebook.com, to connect with friends, family, and your community. Full Description: Prerequisites: Internet Basics, or the ability to use the Internet. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: Northeast Branch 206-684-7539 or Ask a Librarian. Class type: Social Media. Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Downloading E-books & Audiobooks at the Beacon Hill Branch

Beacon Hill Branch Where: Beacon Hill Branch. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Summary: Tips for downloading and finding e-books and digital audiobooks. Full Description: This class discusses using e-books on popular devices, including: - Kindle - iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch and Android - Nook & other e-readers We will demonstrate how to download Library e-books and audiobooks and transfer them to a portable device. We will also answer basic questions about how our digital books services work and show you where to get troubleshooting assistance. Class Notes: Class prerequisites: Internet Basics 1 or the ability to use the Internet. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or Ask a Librarian. Class type: Other. Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Introducción al Internet en la sucursal de South Park (Introduction to the Internet at the South Park Branch)

Spanish Where: South Park Branch. Audience: Adults. Language: Español. Summary: Aprenda los conceptos básicos del Internet. (Learn basic Internet concepts.). Full Description: Se enseñará a usar los navegadores e identificar las partes de un sitio Web. Se requiere tener la habilidad de usar un ratón en ambiente gráfico para participar en esta clase. Class Notes: Para registrarse o para obtener más información, llame al 206-615-1688. Translation: Learn how to navigate and identify parts of the Web. Participants must be able to use a mouse in a Windows environment. Contact Info: South Park Branch 206-615-1688 or Ask a Librarian. Class type: Internet Basics 1. Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Centro de ayuda escolar disponible en la biblioteca de Lake City (Homework Help at the Lake City Branch)

HomeworkHelp Where: Lake City Branch. Audience: Children. Teens. Language: Español. Homework Help Summary: Voluntarios de Homework Help estarán en esta biblioteca para ayudar con las tareas escolares, para estudiantes de kindergarten hasta el grado 12. Disponible durante el año escolar con excepción de los feriados escolares. Homework Help Description: Los voluntarios proveen apoyo y aliento a los estudiantes y son especialmente buenos con los estudiantes que tienen el inglés como segundo idioma. Por favor, tome nota, que los voluntarios del Homework Help están disponibles para los estudiantes de kindergarten hasta el grado 12, pero ellos no son responsables del cuidado de los niños, que no deberían permanecer sin supervisión. Event Notes: Los programas y eventos de la biblioteca son gratuitos y todos son bienvenidos. No es necesario registrarse. Translation: 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. 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. Library events and programs are free and… 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, February 13, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Homework Help at the Broadview Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: Broadview 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: Broadview Branch 206-684-7519 or Ask a Librarian. Monday, February 13, 2012, 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, February 13, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Evening Book Group at the Magnolia Branch

Magnolia Branch Where: Magnolia Branch. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Book Group Summary: Join us for a book group at the Magnolia Branch. Everyone is welcome. This month’s title is "Divisadero" by Michael Ondaatje. Book Description: Breathtakingly evoked and with unforgettable characters, "Divisadero" is a multi-layered novel about passion, loss and the unshakable past -- as well as the often discordant demands of family, love, and memory. View in Catalog: "Divisadero" by Michael Ondaatje. Next Month's Title: "Out Stealing Horses" by Per Petterson. Book Group Notes: This group meets the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Pick up your copy of this month's book at the Magnolia Branch. Contact Info: Magnolia Branch 206-386-4225 or Ask a Librarian. Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM.

Seattle Opera Preview Lecture at the West Seattle Branch

West Seattle Branch Where: West Seattle Branch. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Summary: Join us for a preview lecture of Seattle Opera’s upcoming production of Christoph Willibald Gluck's "Orpheus and Eurydice.". Full Description: Join us for an entertaining and insightful preview lecture presented by Seattle Opera Education Department staff. Gluck’s sumptuous and exhilarating account of the legendary Greek hero’s descent into the underworld to rescue his true love changed the course of musical storytelling forever. With its perfectly crafted libretto and generous helping of music -- choral passages, ballets, duets and the hero’s famous lament -- Orpheus conveys a timeless message of love’s power to triumph over all. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: West Seattle Branch 206-684-7444 or Ask a Librarian. Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Sheeko Xariiro Ku Bixi Doonta Afka Somaaliga Ayaa Lagu Qaban Doonaa Laybareeriga New Holly (Somali Story Time at the New Holly Branch)

StoryTime Where: NewHolly Branch. Audience: Children. Language: Soomaali. Story Time Summary: Fadlan Keen Caruurtaada Si Ay U Qaataan Waqti Xiiso leh, Iyo Sheeko Xariiro Ku Bixi Doonta Afka Soomaaliaga. (It is Somali Story Time at the New Holly Branch! Bring your children to enjoy stories, rhymes, and fun in Somali!). Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. NOTE: this story time will be offered entirely in Somali. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: NewHolly Branch 206-386-1905 or Ask a Librarian. Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

Book Group at the West Seattle Branch

West Seattle Branch Where: West Seattle Branch. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Book Group Summary: Join us for a book group at the West Seattle Branch. Everyone is welcome. This month’s title is "Midnight's Children" by Salman Rushdie. Book Description: The story of Saleem Sinal, born precisely at midnight, August 15, 1947, the moment India became independent. Saleem's life parallels the history of his nation. View in Catalog: "Midnight's Children" by Salman Rushdie. Next Month's Title: "The Golden Spruce" by John Vaillant. Book Group Notes: This group meets the second Monday of the month at 6:45 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: West Seattle Branch 206-684-7444 or Ask a Librarian. Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM.

Pajama Story Time at the Queen Anne Branch

StoryTime Where: Queen Anne Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is pajama story time at the Queen Anne Branch! All ages are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and crafts. You can wear your pajamas! Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Queen Anne Branch 206-386-4227 or Ask a Librarian. Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:45 PM – 7:15 PM.

Family Story Time at the High Point Branch

StoryTime Where: High Point Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is Family Story Time at the High Point Branch! Bring your children 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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: High Point Branch 206-684-7454 or Ask a Librarian. Monday, February 13, 2012, 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Pajama Story Time at the Northgate Branch

StoryTime Where: Northgate Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is Pajama Story Time at the Northgate Branch! All ages are welcome to join us for stories, dances, songs and fun. The children's librarian will be wearing her pajamas. You can, 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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Northgate Branch 206-386-1980 or Ask a Librarian. Monday, February 13, 2012, 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Baby Story Time at the Ballard Branch

StoryTime Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is baby story time at the Ballard branch! Bring your babies to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children's librarian. Stay afterwards and watch your babies play and meet other parents and care providers. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Children's 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. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Douglass-Truth Branch 206-684-4704 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Kaleidoscope play & learn at the Rainier Beach Branch

StoryTime Where: Rainier Beach Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: The Kaleidoscope play & learn group provides a fun and age-appropriate learning environment for children ages birth to 5. Full Description: 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 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Caregivers are encouraged to bring a lunch or snack and eat together from 11:30 a.m. - noon. This group helps prepares children for preschool and kindergarten learning environments, as well as building relationship with others. Caregivers also build and strengt… Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Rainier Beach Branch 206-386-1906 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Toddler Story Time at the 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 toddlers to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children's librarian. For ages 2 - 3. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: West Seattle Branch 206-684-7444 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Baby Story Time at the Southwest Branch

StoryTime Where: Southwest Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Southwest 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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Southwest Branch 206-684-7455 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 11:30 AM – 11:55 AM.

Free Tax Help at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Audience: Adults. Level, Room: Level 5, Charles Simonyi Mixing Chamber. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library, AARP and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 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 individuals. The free service is not available for business tax returns. Drop-in Tax Help is offered on a first come, first served basis. Check with your Library location to see if a reservation is required. IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) at 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 or make an appointment. Contact Info: *Central Library 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/audiences/adults. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Poetry Appreciation Group at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 6, Books Spiral 6 Meeting Room. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Book Group Summary: Join the Washington Center for the Book and fellow poetry lovers to read and discuss poems. Book Description: The weekly poetry appreciation group is for people who love to read, think about and discuss poetry. Drop in and see if it’s for you. We read both contemporary poets and the classics. Book Group Notes: This group meets Tuesdays 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. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Tuesday Book Group at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 4, PACCAR Inc. Meeting 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 Happy Marriage" by Rafael Yglesias. Book Description: Enrique Sabas and his wife, Margaret, experience the highs and lows of a thirty-year marriage, beginning with a first encounter in Greenwich Village, the doubts that marked their middle years, and the final weeks of reconciliation before Margaret's death. (NoveList). View in Catalog: "A Happy Marriage" by Rafael Yglesias. Next Month's Title: "The Hare With Amber Eyes" by Edmund De Waal. Book Group Notes: This group meets the second Tuesday of the month at noon. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Pick up your copy of this month's book at the Fiction desk on Level 3. Contact Info: *Central Library 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Valentine's Day Concert with The Ritz Chamber Players at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 1, Microsoft Auditorium. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Summary: Join The Ritz Chamber Players for a short program of romantic classics, from Beethoven to Dvorak. Full Description: The program will include opportunities to hear from the artists about playing classical music and audience members will have a chance to ask questions of the ensemble members. Bring a loved one or just take yourself out for a lunchtime treat to celebrate Valentine’s Day with The Ritz Chamber Players! The Ritz Chamber Players is a group hailed by The Baltimore Sun as "one of the most interesting and dynamic ensembles to emerge in recent years." The group’s flexible structure of instrumentation allows for… Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: *Central Library 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Low Vision Readers Book Group at the Central Library

LEAP Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 4, PACCAR Inc. Meeting Room 5. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Book Group Summary: Join the Central Library's Low Vision Readers book group for a discussion of "Blind Rage: Letters to Helen Keller" by Georgina Kleege. Book Description: A blind professor, author Georgina Kleege, pens letters to the deceased Helen Keller and probes for the private feelings behind Keller's idealized public image. Kleege expresses admiration for Keller but criticizes her as an unrealistic model speculating about Keller's love life and personal emotions. View in Catalog: "Blind Rage: Letters to Helen Keller" by Georgina Kleege. Next Month's Title: "Year of Wonders" by Geraldine Brooks. Book Group Notes: Books in cartridge format are provided free of charge and delivered to your home by the Washington Talking Book and Braille Library; for more information, call Alan Bentson at 206-615-0400. Contact Info: *Central Library 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Hora de Cuentos / Bilingual Family Story Time at the Broadview Branch

Spanish Where: Broadview Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English, Español. Story Time Summary: It is family story time at the Broadview Branch! / ¡Es una hora de cuentos para los niños y sus familias en la biblioteca de Broadview! Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Broadview Branch 206-684-7519 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM.

Baby Story Time at the Central Library

StoryTime Where: *Central Library. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is baby story time at the Central Library! Bring your babies aged 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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: *Central Library Children's Desk 206-386-4675 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 12:00 PM – 12:30 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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Rainier Beach Branch 206-386-1906 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM.

Введение в Интернет (Internet Basics at the Central Library)

Russian Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 4, Boeing Technology Training Center Room 3. Audience: Adults. Language: Русский. Summary: Введение в Интернет (Introduction to the Internet, safety and basic search techniques.). Full Description: Введение в Интернет поиск в Интернете использование поисковых систем Google и Яндех полезные сайты вопросы "опасности и безопасности:" вирусы и другие "приключения.". Class Notes: Публичная Библиотека Сиэтла приглашает всех на бесплатные мероприятия и программы. Регистрация требуется звоните на номер 206-684-0849. Translation: Introduction to the Internet, how to search the Internet, search engines Google and Yandex, useful web sites, Internet safety, viruses and other "adventures." Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required. Please call 206-684-0849 to register. Contact Info: World Languages 206-684-0849 or e-mail. Class type: Internet Basics 1. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 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. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Library Playtime at the Magnolia Branch

StoryTime Where: Magnolia Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Summary: Bring your babies, toddlers and preschoolers for playtime at the Magnolia Branch! Full Description: Did you know that play can help stimulate brain development? Come visit and play with books and toys designed to help with early literacy. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: Magnolia Branch 206-386-4225 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Game On! for Teens at the Northgate Branch

Teens Where: Northgate Branch. Audience: Teens. Language: English. Summary: Get your game on at the Library with board games, Wii sports, Wii play and Mario Kart! Full Description: Move with the music, hit a home run, cheer on other gamers, and meet other teens. Whether you are gaming expert or newbie, here is your chance to get some game time. Refreshments will be provided. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: Northgate Branch 206-386-1980 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Kids' Book Group at the Northeast Branch

Childrens Where: Northeast Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Book Group Summary: Join us for a book group at the Northeast Branch for ages 9-12. This month’s title is "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead. Book Description: As her mother prepares to be a contestant on the 1980s television game show, "The $20,000 Pyramid" a twelve-year-old New York City girl tries to make sense of a series of mysterious notes received from an anonymous source that seems to defy the laws of time and space. View in Catalog: "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead. Next Month's Title: To be determined. Book Group Notes: This group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Pick up your copy of this month's book at this library location. Contact Info: Northeast Branch 206-684-7539 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:00 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, February 14, 2012, 4:00 PM – 7:45 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, February 14, 2012, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Homework Help at the High Point Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: High Point 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: High Point Branch 206-684-7454 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 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, February 14, 2012, 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, February 14, 2012, 4:00 PM – 6:00 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, February 14, 2012, 5:00 PM – 7:45 PM.

Homework Help at the Rainier Beach Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: Rainier Beach 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: Rainier Beach Branch 206-386-1906 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Homework Help 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, February 14, 2012, 5:45 PM – 7:45 PM.

Beginning ESL Levels 2 & 3 at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 1, LEW Conference Room. Audience: Adults. ESL. Language: English. Summary: A twice-weekly ESL class for experienced beginners. Full Description: Students will practice dialogue, verb tenses and vocabulary. This class is offered in partnership with the Literacy Council of Seattle. Class Notes: This class is on Tuesdays and Thursdays through March 22nd. Class is free but registration is required. Childcare is not provided. Space is limited to 10 students. Student registration and assessment occurs on a first-come, first-served basis on the first evening of class: Tuesday, January 17th. Contact: Literacy Council of Seattle at 206-233-9720 or literacyseattle@gmail.com. Class type: ESL - for Beginners. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Word Processing Skills 1 - Adult ESL Computer Class at the Central Library

*Central Library Where: *Central Library. Level, Room: Level 4, Boeing Technology Training Center Room 3. Audience: Adults. ESL. Language: English. Summary: In this series of classes, you will learn how to create a document and then make changes to what you have written. Full Description: To use the Internet, write emails, or use most computer programs, you need to be able to enter, change, move and delete text. We recommend you take both Word Processing Skills 1 and 2. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. This is part of a series of classes for adult ESL and Literacy learners who want to improve their computer skills. Contact Info: World Languages 206-684-0849 or e-mail. Class type: ESL - Computer Basics. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Talk Time at the Lake City Branch

ESL Where: Lake City 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. Participants will be admitted 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/audiences/literacy-and-esl/esl-calendar. Contact Info: Lake City Branch 206-684-7518 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Citizenship Class at the Southwest Branch

Southwest Branch Where: Southwest Branch. Audience: Adults. ESL. Language: English. Summary: This class prepares individuals to take the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service Citizenship Test. Full Description: Learn about all aspects of the citizenship test, including United States History and Civics, reading and writing practice and the questions covered on the N-400, Application for Naturalization. This class is offered in partnership with Literacy Source. Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact: Literacy Source, 206-782-2050. Class type: ESL - Citizenship Class. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Beginning ESL Levels 2 & 3 at the Beacon Hill Branch

Beacon Hill Branch Where: Beacon Hill Branch. Audience: Adults. ESL. Language: English. Summary: A twice-weekly ESL class for experienced beginners. Full Description: Students will practice dialogue, verb tenses and vocabulary. This class is offered in partnership with the Literacy Council of Seattle. Class Notes: This class is on Tuesdays and Thursdays through March 22nd. Class is free but registration is required. Childcare is not provided. Space is limited to 10 students. Student registration and assessment occurs on a first-come, first-served basis on the first evening of class: Tuesday, January 17th. Contact: Literacy Council of Seattle at 206-233-9720 or literacyseattle@gmail.com. Class type: ESL - for Beginners. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Homework Help at the Broadview Branch

HomeworkHelp Where: Broadview 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: Broadview Branch 206-684-7519 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 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, February 14, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Evening Book Group 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 "The Family Man" by Elinor Lipman. Book Description: A gay man reconnects with his long-lost daughter. When she moves in with him, he finds a new life -- and maybe a new love -- while she finds a champion. View in Catalog: "The Family Man" by Elinor Lipman. Next Month's Title: "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet" by Jamie Ford. Book Group Notes: This group meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Pick up your copy of this month's book at this library location. Contact Info: Northeast Branch 206-684-7539 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Book Group at the Fremont Branch

Fremont Branch Where: Fremont Branch. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Book Group Summary: Join us for a book group at the Fremont Branch. Everyone is welcome. This month’s title is "River Town" by Peter Hessler. Book Description: A Peace Corps English teacher powerfully portrays the microcosm of changing China during the late 1990s in a travelogue that interweaves his students' writings with his own adventures and descriptions of quirky people he meets. View in Catalog: "River Town" by Peter Hessler. Next Month's Title: "Truth and Beauty" by Ann Patchett. Book Group Notes: This group meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Pick up your copy of this month's book at this library location. Contact Info: Fremont Branch 206-684-4084 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Book Group at the Greenwood Branch

Greenwood Branch Where: Greenwood Branch. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Book Group Summary: Join us for a book group at the Greenwood Branch. Everyone is welcome. This month’s title is "Founding Mothers: The Women Who Raised Our Nation" by Cokie Roberts. Book Description: Fascinating stories about the remarkable wives, daughters, sisters and mothers who were crucial to the success of the American Revolution. View in Catalog: "Founding Mothers" by Cokie Roberts. Next Month's Title: "A Sudden Country" by Karen Fisher. Book Group Notes: This group meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Pick up your copy of this month's book at this library location. Contact Info: Greenwood Branch 206-684-4086 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Hora de cuentos (Spanish Family Story Time at the South Park Branch)

Spanish Where: South Park Branch. Audience: Children. Language: Español. Story Time Summary: ¡Es una hora de cuentos para los niños y sus familias! (It's Spanish Story Time for children and their families!). Full Description: Niños y sus familias están invitados a celebrar cuentos, canciones, y juegos divertidos en español con las narradoras de cuentos infantiles Tania Hino de Mexico y Xiomara Melgar de El Salvador. Los programas de la biblioteca son gratuitos. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Translation: Children and their families are invited to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our storytellers Tania Hino and Xiomara Melgar. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: South Park Branch 206-615-1688 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

Book Group at the Wallingford Branch

Wallingford Branch Where: Wallingford Branch. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Book Group Summary: Join us for a book group at the Wallingford Branch. Everyone is welcome. This month’s title is "When the Emperor Was Divine" by Julie Otsuka. Book Description: A nameless Japanese-American family is sent to a Utah internment camp during World War II. Their emotional devastation is revealed in spare, haunting prose that draws the reader into the story. "When the Emperor Was Divine" was a 2005 Seattle Reads selection. View in Catalog: "When the Emperor Was Divine" by Julie Otsuka. Next Month's Title: "Ahab's Wife" by Sena Jeter Naslund. Book Group Notes: This group meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6:45 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: Wallingford Branch 206-684-4088 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM.

Pajama Story Time at the Ballard Branch

StoryTime Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your family to the Ballard Branch for an evening of stories, songs and a simple 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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM.

Family Story Time at the Delridge Branch

StoryTime Where: Delridge Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is Family Story Time at the Delridge Branch! Bring your children 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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Delridge Branch 206-733-9125 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Pajama Story Time at the University Branch

StoryTime Where: University Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It's pajama story time at the University Branch! Bring your preschoolers and toddlers to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun. Josie, our children's librarian, will be wearing her pajamas -- you should 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/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: University Branch 206-684-4063 or Ask a Librarian. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM.