Calendar of Events Classes

Poetry Appreciation Group at the Central Library

06 Jan 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, 12 – 1 p.m.

Event type: Author Readings/Lectures
Where: *Central Library
Level, Room: Spiral 6 Conference Room
Audience: Adults
Language: English
Summary: Join fellow poetry lovers to read and discuss poems.
Full Description: This group meets every Tuesday (except holidays) from noon to 1 p.m.
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 Afternoon Book Group at the Central Library

06 Jan 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, 12 – 1 p.m.

Event type: Book Group
Where: *Central Library
Level, Room: Level 4, Room 5
Audience: Adults
Language: English
Book Group Summary: Join us for a discussion of Nicole Krauss' "The History of Love."
Book Description: Set in contemporary New York City, old and young, past and present, loss and survival merge in this story of the connection between the elderly Polish retired locksmith Leo Gursky and the 14-year old half-orphan Alma Singer.
View in Catalog: "The History of Love" by Nicole Krauss
Next Month's Title: "Kafka on the Shore" by Haruki Murakami
Book Group Notes: 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 3rd Floor Fiction Desk.
Contact Info: *Central Library 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian

Beginning Level ESL Class at the Central Library

06 Jan 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Event type: Class
Where: *Central Library
Level, Room: Level 1, LEW Conference Room
Audience: Adults, ESL
Language: English
Summary: In this class, students will learn the English alphabet and sounds, basic vocabulary and daily conversation skills.
Full Description: This class is for adults and child care is not available. Presented in partnership with the Literacy Council of Seattle.
Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required. Registration and Testing Schedule, Tuesday, Jan 6, 1:00 P.M. - 2:30 PM, Thursday, Jan 8, 1:00 P.M. - 2:30 PM, Registration is on a first-come basis to the first 10 students. This class is for adults and childcare is not available.
Contact: Sarah Elefson, Literacy Council of Seattle, 206-233-9720

Основы компьютерной граммотности (Computer Basics at the Central Library)

06 Jan 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, 2 – 4 p.m.

Event type: Class
Where: *Central Library
Level, Room: Level 1, Room #167
Audience: Adults
Language: Русский
Summary: Основы компьютерной граммотности: части компьютера, программы, мышь, клавиатура, словарный состав.
Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required.
Translation: Computer basics: hardware, software, keyboard, mouse, basic functions.
Contact Info: World Languages 206-684-0849 or e-mail

Seattle Opera Preview at the West Seattle Branch

06 Jan 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, 2 – 3 p.m.

Event type: Other
Where: West Seattle Branch
Audience: Adults
Language: English
Summary: See a preview of Seattle Opera's upcoming production of "The Pearl Fishers."
Full Description: An entertaining and informative lecture preview of Seattle Opera's upcoming production of Bizet's exotic and lush "The Pearl Fishers," presented by Seattle Opera Education Department staff.
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

Computer Basics 1 at the Central Library

06 Jan 2009 22:30:00 GMT

Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, 2:30 – 4 p.m.

Event type: Class
Where: *Central Library
Level, Room: Level 4, Room 4
Audience: Adults
Language: English
Summary: Want to begin using a computer? Do you need practice using a mouse and keyboard?
Full Description: For first time computer users, this class introduces common computer, terms and features.
Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required. Beginning Dec. 15, call 206-386-4636 to sign up.
Contact Info: *Central Library 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian

Talk Time at the Fremont Branch

06 Jan 2009 22:30:00 GMT

Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, 2:30 – 4 p.m.

Event type: Talk Time
Where: Fremont 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.
Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
More ESL Programs: www.spl.org…
Contact Info: Fremont Branch 206-684-4084 or Ask a Librarian

Homework Help at the Douglass-Truth Branch

07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, 4 – 8 p.m.

Event type: Homework Help
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

Homework Help at the International District Chinatown branch

07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, 4 – 7 p.m.

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

Homework Help is available at the Beacon Hill Branch

07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, 4 – 8 p.m.

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

Homework Help is available at the Delridge Branch

07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, 4 – 7 p.m.

Event type: Homework Help
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

Homework Help is Available at the South Park Branch

07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, 4 – 8 p.m.

Event type: Homework Help
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

Homework Help is available at the Columbia Branch

07 Jan 2009 01:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, 5 – 7:45 p.m.

Event type: Homework Help
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

Homework Help is available at the Northgate Branch

07 Jan 2009 01:30:00 GMT

Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Event type: Homework Help
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

Homework Help is available at the NewHolly Branch

07 Jan 2009 01:45:00 GMT

Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, 5:45 – 7:45 p.m.

Event type: Homework Help
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

Computer Basics 1 at the Beacon Hill Branch

07 Jan 2009 02:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Event type: Class
Where: Beacon Hill Branch
Audience: Adults
Language: English
Summary: Want to begin using a computer? Do you need practice using a mouse and keyboard?
Full Description: For first time computer users, this class introduces common computer terms and features.
Class Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required. Please call or come to the Beacon Hill Branch to register.
Contact Info: Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or Ask a Librarian

Homework Help at the Broadview Branch

07 Jan 2009 02:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, 6 – 8 p.m.

Event type: Homework Help
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

Homework Help is available at the Lake City Branch

07 Jan 2009 02:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, 6 – 8 p.m.

Event type: Homework Help
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

Family Book Group and Cookie Night at the Ballard Branch

07 Jan 2009 02:45:00 GMT

Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, 6:45 – 7:45 p.m.

Event type: Book Group
Where: Ballard Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Book Group Summary: Kids in grades 3-5 and a parent are invited to come to the Ballard Branch for an informal discussion of a great book.
Book Description: We supply the books and the cookies. This month, we're discussing "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix., In "Among the Hidden," Haddix paints a grim picture of a future in which Population Police enforce the two-child per family policy. Luke, the hero of the book, is his family's "third" and is in hiding.
View in Catalog: "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Next Month's Title: "Crispin" by AVI
Book Group Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Pick up your copy of this month's book at this library location.
Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian

CANCELED - Seattle Opera Preview at the Northeast Branch

07 Jan 2009 03:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, 7 – 8 p.m.

Where: Northeast Branch
Audience: Adults
Language: English
Summary: This event has been rescheduled to Wednesday, January 14.
Full Description: This opera involves a love triangle in Sri Lanka between a beautiful priestess with a mysterious past and two fishermen who are best friends. Honor, jealousy, and communal duty briefly threaten the lovers.
Event 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

Pajama Story Time at the Delridge Branch

07 Jan 2009 03:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, 7 – 7:40 p.m.

Event type: Story Time
Where: Delridge Branch
Level, Room: Meeting Room
Audience: Children
Language: English
Story Time Summary: It is Pajama Story Time at the Delridge Branch! All ages are welcome to join us for stories, songs, dances and more.
Full Description: The children's librarian will be wearing her pajamas. You can wear yours, too!
Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
More Children's Programs: www.spl.org…
Contact Info: Delridge Branch 206-733-9125 or Ask a Librarian

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

07 Jan 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

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

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

07 Jan 2009 18:15:00 GMT

Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, 10:15 – 10:45 a.m.

Event type: Story Time
Where: South Park Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English, Español
Story Time Summary: ¡Es una hora de cuentos para los niños de 3 a 6 años de edad! / It is preschool story time at the South Park Branch!
Full Description: Niños de 3 a 6 años de edad, sus familias y sus amigos están invitados a celebrar cuentos, canciones, y jugeos divertidos con la bibliotecaria Miss Bea. ¡Gratis!
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: www.spl.org…
Contact Info: South Park Branch 206-615-1688 or Ask a Librarian

Children's Story Time at the Capitol Hill Branch

07 Jan 2009 18:30:00 GMT

Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, 10:30 – 11 a.m.

Event type: Story Time
Where: Capitol Hill Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Story Time Summary: It is story time at the Capitol Hill Branch! Bring your preschoolers and toddlers to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children's librarian.
Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
More Children's Programs: www.spl.org…
Contact Info: Capitol Hill Branch 206-684-4715 or Ask a Librarian

Play and Learn Group at the Broadview Branch

07 Jan 2009 18:30:00 GMT

Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Event type: Story Time
Where: Broadview Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Story Time Summary: Play and Learn groups offer a chance for children and their families to come play and have a good time.
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. The group is open to children of all abilities, ages 18 months to 5 years old.
Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
More Children's Programs: www.spl.org…
Contact Info: Broadview Branch 206-684-7519 or Ask a Librarian

Preschool Story Time at the Ballard Branch

07 Jan 2009 18:30:00 GMT

Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, 10:30 – 11 a.m.

Event type: Story Time
Where: Ballard Branch
Audience: Children
Language: English
Story Time Summary: Bring your preschooler to the Ballard Branch for a morning of stories, songs and finger-plays. For ages 3-5.
Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
More Children's Programs: www.spl.org…
Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian