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Join author Jesse Hagopian for a discussion on his book "Teach Truth" with UW Bothell's own Dr. Ayva Thomas and Dr. Wayne Au. Jan 23, 2025, 7:00 p.m. PST at The Wyncote NW Forum, Seattle Presented by Town Hall Seattle and Seattle Public Library. townhallseattle.org/event/jesse-ha…

All of our locations will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

@kelsiedenner @inkedverses *Psst* If you have a Library card with us, you can also get one with some nearby library systems: spl.org/using-the-libr…

read this book. DO NOT look up anything about it. just read it. it’s only 168 pages and you can download it on audible it’s only like 6 hours. do it right now i’m very extremely serious. you're welcome.

Nine Seattle Public Library branches will have extended hours beginning Jan. 29. Many branches will be open more than before the pandemic. seattletimes.com/seattle-news/s…

@TomiGarcia15 Lamentamos mucho que hayas tenido esta experiencia en nuestra biblioteca. ¿Puedes enviarnos un mensaje directo a tu conveniencia?

Yo acá en la Seattle Public Library una mujer se me acercó y me susurro fagot

All locations of The Seattle Public Library and book returns at the Central Library will be closed on New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1. All libraries will close at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31. Thanks for your support throughout 2024. Happy New Year!

What were Seattle Public Library patrons reading this year? See this list of the top 10 checkouts in five different book categories to find out. seattletimes.com/entertainment/…

The University Branch will temporarily close from Wednesday, January 29, until late 2026 for major renovations, including a seismic retrofit to make the building safer in the event of an earthquake. Find out more at spl.org/about-us/the-o…

@ulrichray Hello: The Library’s website currently is working. Please try again. If you continue to have problems reaching the site, feel free to contact us by Chat or Email: spl.org/using-the-libr… Best regards, SPL

.@SPLBuzz did you guys get hacked again?

For this roundup, librarians from the Seattle Public Library looked beyond the well-known cozy mystery genre to other unexpected comforting reads. seattletimes.com/entertainment/…

Why does understanding America after the Civil War help us understand the complicated story of our democracy? In this Q&A, Dr. Manisha Sinha gives a sneak preview of her talk about Reconstruction at the Central Library on Thursday, Dec. 5. Don't miss it! shelftalkblog.wordpress.com/2024/11/26/his…

All of our locations will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. If you are in need of a free, warm meal, stop by City Hall from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.!

After yesterday's storm, all 27 of our locations are open according to schedule. Stop by, stay warm, charge your devices, enjoy our spaces, and check out materials, as always. A reminder that spl.org/Today is the best place to check for any schedule changes.

@CrayolaToo Hi there, the best place to check for branch closures is at spl.org/Today. And just FYI - though there was a power outage in Ballard yesterday, our branch did not lose power and was open normal hours.

@SPLBuzz Hey SPL, I absolutely love you but in addition to buzzy event info, wouldn't this be a good place to post in real time about branch closures due to a power outage - Ballard Branch on 11/17? Or is there another SPL presence on Twitter for this?

TONIGHT! At the Central Library at 7pm. Hope to see you there, Seattle! eventbrite.com/e/rebecca-nagl…

DATE CHANGE! Seattle, I will still be seeing you in a couple weeks, but we had a venue and date change. The Seattle book talk will now be Wednesday Nov 13 at 7pm at the Central Library for Seattle Public Libraries. Hope to see you there! buff.ly/4fyVsuy

Thanks Seattle, the public library, and @ElliottBayBooks ! Great turn out. I even signed a gourd.

The Green Lake Library reopened on Oct. 28 after 20 months of major renovations, including a seismic retrofit; HVAC installation, a new elevator, restrooms, and furniture, and more modern and usable space for patrons. Watch: youtu.be/sb1NBtFH6Wo?fe… @SPLBuzz @SeattleOSE

Hey pals! If you’re in Seattle, why not register for the Seattle Public Library’s “Horror Hangover: Beyond Stephen King” discussion with Sadie Hartmann, Kendare Blake, and *me*! November 21, 7-8:30 pm, but you have to register in advance (link below)