http://uid.trumba.com/calendar/171859 2009-01-05T18:42:32Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes Trumba Calendar http://uid.trumba.com/event/82098695 http://uid.trumba.com/master/82098694 2009-01-06T20:00:00Z 2009-01-06T20:00:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_central&branchID=1">*Central Library</a> Spiral 6 Conference Room Adults English Join fellow poetry lovers to read and discuss poems. This group meets every Tuesday (except holidays) from noon to 1 p.m. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. *Central Library 206-386-4636 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Location|*Central Library http://uid.trumba.com/event/81899871 2009-01-06T20:00:00Z 2009-01-06T20:00:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_central&branchID=1">*Central Library</a> Level 4, Room 5 Adults English Join us for a discussion of Nicole Krauss' "The History of Love." 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. "<a href="https://catalog.spl.org/?menu=search&aspect=power&index=.TW&term=History+Love&oper=and&index=.NW&term=Nicole+Krauss">The History of Love</a>" by Nicole Krauss "Kafka on the Shore" by Haruki Murakami 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. *Central Library 206-386-4636 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Location|*Central Library http://uid.trumba.com/event/81581428 http://uid.trumba.com/master/81581427 2009-01-06T21:00:00Z 2009-01-06T21:00:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_central&branchID=1">*Central Library</a> Level 1, LEW Conference Room Adults, ESL English In this class, students will learn the English alphabet and sounds, basic vocabulary and daily conversation skills. 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. Sarah Elefson, Literacy Council of Seattle, 206-233-9720 This class is for adults and child care is not available. Presented in partnership with the Literacy Council of Seattle. Location|*Central Library http://uid.trumba.com/event/81367706 http://uid.trumba.com/master/81367705 2009-01-06T22:00:00Z 2009-01-06T22:00:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_central&branchID=1">*Central Library</a> Level 1, Room #167 Adults Русский Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required. Computer basics: hardware, software, keyboard, mouse, basic functions. World Languages 206-684-0849 or <a href="mailto:worldlanguages@spl.org">e-mail</a> Основы компьютерной граммотности: части компьютера, программы, мышь, клавиатура, словарный состав. Language|Russian http://uid.trumba.com/event/81970985 2009-01-06T22:00:00Z 2009-01-06T22:00:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=29">West Seattle Branch</a> Adults English See a preview of Seattle Opera's upcoming production of "The Pearl Fishers." 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. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. West Seattle Branch 206-684-7444 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Location|West Seattle Branch http://uid.trumba.com/event/81165728 http://uid.trumba.com/master/81165727 2009-01-06T22:30:00Z 2009-01-06T22:30:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_central&branchID=1">*Central Library</a> Level 4, Room 4 Adults English For first time computer users, this class introduces common computer terms and features. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required. Beginning Dec. 15, call 206-386-4636 to sign up. Want to begin using a computer? Do you need practice using a mouse and keyboard? *Central Library 206-386-4636 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Location|*Central Library http://uid.trumba.com/event/81469084 http://uid.trumba.com/master/81469083 2009-01-06T22:30:00Z 2009-01-06T22:30:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=10">Fremont Branch</a> English 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. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_litesl_calendar Fremont Branch 206-684-4084 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Adults, ESL Location|Fremont Branch http://uid.trumba.com/event/81221198 http://uid.trumba.com/master/81221197 2009-01-07T00:00:00Z 2009-01-07T00:00:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=9">Douglass-Truth Branch</a> Children, Teens English 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 everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_homework">Homework Help for Children</a><br/> <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_teens_homework">Homework Help for Teens</a> Douglass-Truth Branch 206-684-4704 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Audience|HomeworkHelp http://uid.trumba.com/event/81881395 http://uid.trumba.com/master/81881393 2009-01-07T00:00:00Z 2009-01-07T00:00:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=14">International District/Chinatown Branch</a> Children, Teens English 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 everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_homework">Homework Help for Children</a><br/> <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_teens_homework">Homework Help for Teens</a> International District/Chinatown Branch 206-386-1300 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Audience|HomeworkHelp http://uid.trumba.com/event/80440183 http://uid.trumba.com/master/80440125 2009-01-07T00:00:00Z 2009-01-07T00:00:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=4">Beacon Hill Branch</a> English 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 everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_homework">Homework Help for Children</a><br/> <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_teens_homework">Homework Help for Teens</a> Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Children, Teens, ESL Audience|HomeworkHelp http://uid.trumba.com/event/82125713 http://uid.trumba.com/master/82125712 2009-01-07T00:00:00Z 2009-01-07T00:00:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=8">Delridge Branch</a> English 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 everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_homework">Homework Help for Children</a><br/> <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_teens_homework">Homework Help for Teens</a> Delridge Branch 206-733-9125 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Children, Teens Audience|HomeworkHelp http://uid.trumba.com/event/81961395 http://uid.trumba.com/master/81961394 2009-01-07T00:00:00Z 2009-01-07T00:00:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=25">South Park Branch</a> English 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 everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_homework">Homework Help for Children</a><br/> <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_teens_homework">Homework Help for Teens</a> South Park Branch 206-615-1688 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Children, Teens Audience|HomeworkHelp http://uid.trumba.com/event/81832890 http://uid.trumba.com/master/81832868 2009-01-07T01:00:00Z 2009-01-07T01:00:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=7">Columbia Branch</a> English Children, Teens Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. 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. <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_homework">Homework Help for Children</a><br/> <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_teens_homework">Homework Help for Teens</a> Columbia Branch 206-386-1908 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Audience|HomeworkHelp http://uid.trumba.com/event/81907098 http://uid.trumba.com/master/81907097 2009-01-07T01:30:00Z 2009-01-07T01:30:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=21">Northgate Branch</a> English 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 everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_homework">Homework Help for Children</a><br/> <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_teens_homework">Homework Help for Teens</a> Northgate Branch 206-386-1980 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Children, Teens Audience|HomeworkHelp http://uid.trumba.com/event/81880284 http://uid.trumba.com/master/81880282 2009-01-07T01:45:00Z 2009-01-07T01:45:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=19">NewHolly Branch</a> English 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 everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_homework">Homework Help for Children</a><br/> <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_teens_homework">Homework Help for Teens</a> NewHolly Branch 206-386-1905 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Children, Teens Audience|HomeworkHelp http://uid.trumba.com/event/81204439 http://uid.trumba.com/master/81204438 2009-01-07T02:00:00Z 2009-01-07T02:00:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=4">Beacon Hill Branch</a> Adults English Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Want to begin using a computer? Do you need practice using a mouse and keyboard? Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required. Please call or come to the Beacon Hill Branch to register. For first time computer users, this class introduces common computer terms and features. Location|Beacon Hill Branch http://uid.trumba.com/event/82226853 http://uid.trumba.com/master/82226852 2009-01-07T02:00:00Z 2009-01-07T02:00:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=5">Broadview Branch</a> English 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 everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_homework">Homework Help for Children</a><br/> <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_teens_homework">Homework Help for Teens</a> Broadview Branch 206-684-7519 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Children, Teens Audience|HomeworkHelp http://uid.trumba.com/event/82043858 http://uid.trumba.com/master/82043856 2009-01-07T02:00:00Z 2009-01-07T02:00:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=15">Lake City Branch</a> Children, Teens English 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 everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_homework">Homework Help for Children</a><br/> <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_teens_homework">Homework Help for Teens</a> Lake City Branch 206-684-7518 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Audience|HomeworkHelp http://uid.trumba.com/event/81082848 2009-01-07T02:45:00Z 2009-01-07T02:45:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=3">Ballard Branch</a> Children English Kids in grades 3-5 and a parent are invited to come to the Ballard Branch for an informal discussion of a great book. 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. "<a href="https://catalog.spl.org/?menu=search&aspect=power&index=.TW&term=Among+Hidden&oper=and&index=.NW&term=Margaret+Haddix">Among the Hidden</a>" by Margaret Peterson Haddix "Crispin" by AVI 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. Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Audience|Childrens http://uid.trumba.com/event/81879117 2009-01-07T03:00:00Z 2009-01-07T03:00:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=20">Northeast Branch</a> Adults English This event has been rescheduled to Wednesday, January 14. 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. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Northeast Branch 206-684-7539 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Location|Northeast Branch http://uid.trumba.com/event/81072092 http://uid.trumba.com/master/81072086 2009-01-07T03:00:00Z 2009-01-07T03:00:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=8">Delridge Branch</a> Meeting Room Children English Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar Delridge Branch 206-733-9125 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> It is Pajama Story Time at the Delridge Branch! All ages are welcome to join us for stories, songs, dances and more. The children's librarian will be wearing her pajamas. You can wear yours, too! Audience|Childrens|StoryTime http://uid.trumba.com/event/81602668 http://uid.trumba.com/master/81602658 2009-01-07T18:00:00Z 2009-01-07T18:00:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=4">Beacon Hill Branch</a> Adults, Children English, 中文 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. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. 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. http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Language|Chinese http://uid.trumba.com/event/81069690 http://uid.trumba.com/master/81069684 2009-01-07T18:15:00Z 2009-01-07T18:15:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=25">South Park Branch</a> Children English, Español ¡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! 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! Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Bring your preschoolers to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children's librarian Miss Bea. http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar South Park Branch 206-615-1688 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Language|Spanish http://uid.trumba.com/event/81174358 http://uid.trumba.com/master/81174352 2009-01-07T18:30:00Z 2009-01-07T18:30:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=6">Capitol Hill Branch</a> Children English Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar Capitol Hill Branch 206-684-4715 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> 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. Audience|Childrens|StoryTime http://uid.trumba.com/event/80493720 http://uid.trumba.com/master/80493706 2009-01-07T18:30:00Z 2009-01-07T18:30:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=5">Broadview Branch</a> English Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar Children Play and Learn groups offer a chance for children and their families to come play and have a good time. Broadview Branch 206-684-7519 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> 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. Audience|Childrens|StoryTime http://uid.trumba.com/event/81038481 http://uid.trumba.com/master/81038480 2009-01-07T18:30:00Z 2009-01-07T18:30:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=3">Ballard Branch</a> Children English Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar Bring your preschooler to the Ballard Branch for a morning of stories, songs and finger-plays. For ages 3-5. Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Audience|Childrens|StoryTime http://uid.trumba.com/event/81075719 http://uid.trumba.com/master/81075718 2009-01-07T18:30:00Z 2009-01-07T18:30:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=16">Madrona/Sally Goldmark Branch</a> Children English http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar It is story time at the Madrona-Sally Goldmark Branch! Bring your preschoolers to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children's librarian. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Madrona/Sally Goldmark Branch 206-684-4705 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Audience|Childrens|StoryTime http://uid.trumba.com/event/81081513 http://uid.trumba.com/master/81081512 2009-01-07T18:30:00Z 2009-01-07T18:30:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=20">Northeast Branch</a> Children English It is story time at the Northeast Branch! Bring your preschoolers to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children's librarian. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar Northeast Branch 206-684-7539 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Audience|Childrens|StoryTime http://uid.trumba.com/event/80977845 http://uid.trumba.com/master/80977843 2009-01-07T18:30:00Z 2009-01-07T18:30:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_central&branchID=1">*Central Library</a> Level 1, Faye G. Allen Children's Center Children English It is story time at the Central Library! Bring your toddlers to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children's librarian. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar *Central Library Children's Desk 206-386-4675 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Audience|Childrens|StoryTime http://uid.trumba.com/event/81062989 http://uid.trumba.com/master/81062988 2009-01-07T18:30:00Z 2009-01-07T18:30:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=29">West Seattle Branch</a> Children English Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar West Seattle Branch 206-684-7444 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> It's story time at the West Seattle Branch! Bring your toddlers to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children's librarian. This storytime is for children ages 2-3. Audience|Childrens|StoryTime http://uid.trumba.com/event/82277827 http://uid.trumba.com/master/82277826 2009-01-07T19:00:00Z 2009-01-07T19:00:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_central&branchID=1">*Central Library</a> Level 3, Welcome Desk Adults Take a tour of the Central Library to learn more about the building and its services. This tour will last approximately one hour. General tours focus on the services of the library and the functions of the various floors and spaces. Architectural tours focus more on the structure and design of the building. The tours are free. Register in person at the Level 3 Welcome Desk. Reservations are not accepted in advance for public tours. 206-733-9609 http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_central_tours&branchID=1 Location|*Central Library http://uid.trumba.com/event/80176408 http://uid.trumba.com/master/80176398 2009-01-07T19:00:00Z 2009-01-07T19:00:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=23">Rainier Beach Branch</a> Meeting Room Adults, Children English, Español Weekly sessions are open to parents and caregivers with children between the ages of birth to 5. Facilitated by Atlantic Street Center staff, children and adults will be guided through a variety of developmental activities that promote early learning. Resources and information also provided. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Group is drop-in, no registration necessary. http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar Columbia Branch 206-386-1908 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> 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. Sesiones semanales están abiertas para padres y cuidadores con niños desde el Nacimiento hasta los 5 años. Facilitado por el personal de Atlantic Street Center, niños y adultos serán guiados a través de una variedad de actividades de desarrollo que promueven aprendizaje temprano. Recursos e información serán también provistos. Eventos y Programas de la Biblioteca son gratis y cualquiera es bienvenido. Los Grupos se arman, no es necesario registrarse. Audience|Childrens|StoryTime http://uid.trumba.com/event/81038490 http://uid.trumba.com/master/81038489 2009-01-07T19:30:00Z 2009-01-07T19:30:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=3">Ballard Branch</a> Children English Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar Bring your toddler to the Ballard Branch for stories, songs and finger-plays. For ages 1-3. Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Audience|Childrens|StoryTime http://uid.trumba.com/event/82304334 2009-01-07T20:00:00Z 2009-01-07T20:00:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_central&branchID=1">*Central Library</a> Level 3, Living Room English Library lovers from all over Puget Sound have been busy getting their Passports stamped at all locations of The Seattle Public Library! Join us for the Passport prize drawing. More than 350 people have collected all their stamps and their hard work is about to pay off: A prize drawing for a booklover's bag and lunch with the new city librarian will be held at noon Wednesday, Jan. 7 at the Central Library. Interim Library chief executive officer Marilynne Gardner, Library board president Eric Liu, Seattle City Councilmember Nick Licata, The Seattle Public Library Foundation board president Susan Adkins, Friends of The Seattle Public Library president Linda Ruiz and U.S. Bank senior vice-president Glenna Olson will draw the winning names and hand out prizes. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. *Central Library 206-386-4636 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Adults, Children, Teens Location|*Central Library http://uid.trumba.com/event/81061049 http://uid.trumba.com/master/81061048 2009-01-07T20:00:00Z 2009-01-07T20:00:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_central&branchID=1">*Central Library</a> Level 1, Faye G. Allen Children's Center Children English It is story time at the Central Library! Bring your baby, birth to 12 months, to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children's librarian. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar *Central Library Children's Desk 206-386-4675 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Audience|Childrens|StoryTime http://uid.trumba.com/event/81061010 http://uid.trumba.com/master/81061009 2009-01-07T20:00:00Z 2009-01-07T20:00:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=7">Columbia Branch</a> Children English It is baby story time at the Columbia Branch! Bring your baby to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children's librarian. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar Columbia Branch 206-386-1908 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Audience|Childrens|StoryTime http://uid.trumba.com/event/81773751 2009-01-07T22:00:00Z 2009-01-07T22:00:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=3">Ballard Branch</a> English See a preview of Seattle Opera's upcoming production of "The Pearl Fishers." 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. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Adults, Teens Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Location|Ballard Branch http://uid.trumba.com/event/81850840 2009-01-07T22:30:00Z 2009-01-07T22:30:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_central&branchID=1">*Central Library</a> Level 4, Technology Training Center Lab 2 Adults English Need to find current information on a topic or articles for a research paper? Join this hands-on class where you will learn how to use the Library's databases to search for magazine and newspaper articles. Databases covered include: General OneFile, ProQuest, New York Times Historical Backfile, and PressDisplay. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required, call 206-386-4636. *Central Library 206-386-4636 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Location|*Central Library http://uid.trumba.com/event/81221207 http://uid.trumba.com/master/81221206 2009-01-07T23:00:00Z 2009-01-07T23:00:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=9">Douglass-Truth Branch</a> Children, Teens English 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 everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_homework">Homework Help for Children</a><br/> <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_teens_homework">Homework Help for Teens</a> Douglass-Truth Branch 206-684-4704 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Audience|HomeworkHelp http://uid.trumba.com/event/82125728 http://uid.trumba.com/master/82125727 2009-01-07T23:00:00Z 2009-01-07T23:00:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=8">Delridge Branch</a> English 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 everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_homework">Homework Help for Children</a><br/> <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_teens_homework">Homework Help for Teens</a> Delridge Branch 206-733-9125 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Children, Teens Audience|HomeworkHelp http://uid.trumba.com/event/81961419 http://uid.trumba.com/master/81961418 2009-01-07T23:00:00Z 2009-01-07T23:00:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=25">South Park Branch</a> English 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 everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_homework">Homework Help for Children</a><br/> <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_teens_homework">Homework Help for Teens</a> South Park Branch 206-615-1688 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Children, Teens Audience|HomeworkHelp http://uid.trumba.com/event/79371158 http://uid.trumba.com/master/79371145 2009-01-08T00:00:00Z 2009-01-08T00:00:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_central&branchID=1">*Central Library</a> Teens English Level 4, Teen Center Need service learning credit? Become a Teen Center Advisor and write book reviews, create podcasts and help at teen events. All teens 14-19 are invited to join. You can get an application at any library or the Oct. 15th or Oct. 22nd meeting. *Central Library Teen Center 206-615-1410 or <a href="mailto: TeenCenter@spl.org">E-mail the Teen Center</a> Audience|Teens http://uid.trumba.com/event/81489612 http://uid.trumba.com/master/81489611 2009-01-08T00:00:00Z 2009-01-08T00:00:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=5">Broadview Branch</a> Adults, ESL English Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required. Registration and testing will take place between 4 PM and 5:30 on Wednesday, January 7 and Friday, January 9. This class is for adults and child care is not available. Presented in partnership with the Literacy Council of Seattle. Sarah Elefson, Literacy Council of Seattle, 206-233-9720 In this class students will learn beginning grammar, basic vocabulary, reading and conversation skills. Location|Broadview Branch http://uid.trumba.com/event/81881396 http://uid.trumba.com/master/81881393 2009-01-08T00:00:00Z 2009-01-08T00:00:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=14">International District/Chinatown Branch</a> Children, Teens English 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 everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_homework">Homework Help for Children</a><br/> <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_teens_homework">Homework Help for Teens</a> International District/Chinatown Branch 206-386-1300 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Audience|HomeworkHelp http://uid.trumba.com/event/80440184 http://uid.trumba.com/master/80440125 2009-01-08T00:00:00Z 2009-01-08T00:00:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=4">Beacon Hill Branch</a> English 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 everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_homework">Homework Help for Children</a><br/> <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_teens_homework">Homework Help for Teens</a> Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Children, Teens, ESL Audience|HomeworkHelp http://uid.trumba.com/event/81832891 http://uid.trumba.com/master/81832868 2009-01-08T01:00:00Z 2009-01-08T01:00:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=7">Columbia Branch</a> English Children, Teens Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. 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. <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_homework">Homework Help for Children</a><br/> <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_teens_homework">Homework Help for Teens</a> Columbia Branch 206-386-1908 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Audience|HomeworkHelp http://uid.trumba.com/event/82304244 http://uid.trumba.com/master/82304242 2009-01-08T01:00:00Z 2009-01-08T01:00:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=23">Rainier Beach Branch</a> English Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. 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. <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_homework">Homework Help for Children</a><br/> <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_teens_homework">Homework Help for Teens</a> Rainier Beach Branch 206-386-1906 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Children, Teens Audience|HomeworkHelp http://uid.trumba.com/event/81907168 http://uid.trumba.com/master/81907167 2009-01-08T01:30:00Z 2009-01-08T01:30:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=21">Northgate Branch</a> English 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 everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_homework">Homework Help for Children</a><br/> <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_teens_homework">Homework Help for Teens</a> Northgate Branch 206-386-1980 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Children, Teens Audience|HomeworkHelp http://uid.trumba.com/event/81880285 http://uid.trumba.com/master/81880282 2009-01-08T01:45:00Z 2009-01-08T01:45:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=19">NewHolly Branch</a> English 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 everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_homework">Homework Help for Children</a><br/> <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_teens_homework">Homework Help for Teens</a> NewHolly Branch 206-386-1905 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Children, Teens Audience|HomeworkHelp http://uid.trumba.com/event/80899231 2009-01-08T02:00:00Z 2009-01-08T02:00:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=4">Beacon Hill Branch</a> Adults English An introduction to family history research and an overview of resources available for research in the Seattle areas. Darlene Hamilton, Senior Genealogy Librarian, will teach you how to find out where your ancestors were and what your ancestors did in this introduction to family history research class. You will also learn genealogy research resources available in the Seattle area. Sample genealogy charts and bibliographies will be provided in this class as well. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Beacon Hill Branch 206-684-4711 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Location|Beacon Hill Branch http://uid.trumba.com/event/82226865 http://uid.trumba.com/master/82226864 2009-01-08T02:00:00Z 2009-01-08T02:00:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=5">Broadview Branch</a> English 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 everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_homework">Homework Help for Children</a><br/> <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_teens_homework">Homework Help for Teens</a> Broadview Branch 206-684-7519 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Children, Teens Audience|HomeworkHelp http://uid.trumba.com/event/82043859 http://uid.trumba.com/master/82043856 2009-01-08T02:00:00Z 2009-01-08T02:00:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=15">Lake City Branch</a> Children, Teens English 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 everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_homework">Homework Help for Children</a><br/> <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_teens_homework">Homework Help for Teens</a> Lake City Branch 206-684-7518 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Audience|HomeworkHelp http://uid.trumba.com/event/81961444 http://uid.trumba.com/master/81961443 2009-01-08T02:00:00Z 2009-01-08T02:00:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=25">South Park Branch</a> English 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 everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_homework">Homework Help for Children</a><br/> <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_teens_homework">Homework Help for Teens</a> South Park Branch 206-615-1688 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Children, Teens Audience|HomeworkHelp http://uid.trumba.com/event/81230526 2009-01-08T02:15:00Z 2009-01-08T02:15:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=20">Northeast Branch</a> Adults English This class will introduce you to the Internet and show you how to navigate a web page. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required. Call 206-684-7539 to register. You will learn about web browsers and how to use links, the forward and back buttons, and how to find web pages. Northeast Branch 206-684-7539 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Location|Northeast Branch http://uid.trumba.com/event/81868669 2009-01-08T02:30:00Z 2009-01-08T02:30:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=3">Ballard Branch</a> English Join us for this sensational start to Seattle's Comics Festival to see where the art of comics has been and where it is going. The Ballard Branch welcomes as David Lasky, co-creator of Urban Hipster and nominated for numerous Ignatz awards. Lasky brings us Comics as we have never thought of them before. Start your Comixtravaganza here! Refreshments provided. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Adults, Teens Audience|Teens http://uid.trumba.com/event/80977270 http://uid.trumba.com/master/80977269 2009-01-08T02:30:00Z 2009-01-08T02:30:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=14">International District/Chinatown Branch</a> Children 中文 http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar International District/Chinatown Branch 206-386-1300 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> 開心享受國語、故事，以及歌曲！(Enjoy rhymes, stories, and songs in Mandarin Chinese! ) 適合幼童與家長參加。 所有活動均免費。 For young children and their parents. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Language|Chinese http://uid.trumba.com/event/81085240 http://uid.trumba.com/master/81085239 2009-01-08T02:30:00Z 2009-01-08T02:30:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=15">Lake City Branch</a> Children 中文 開心享受中文詩歌、故事，以及歌曲！(Enjoy rhymes, stories, and songs in Mandarin Chinese!) 適合幼童與家長參加。在本部有限額免費停車位。 Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. For young children and their parents. Limited free parking is available at the branches. Storyteller: Iwen Chen http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar Lake City Branch 206-684-7518 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Language|Chinese http://uid.trumba.com/event/81881094 2009-01-08T02:30:00Z 2009-01-08T02:30:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=6">Capitol Hill Branch</a> Adults English Join us for a book group at the Capitol Hill Branch. Everyone is welcome. This month’s title is "Out of Egypt" by Andre Aciman. With fond humor, Aciman relates the varied fortunes of his colorful family, a cosmopolitan clan of Sephardic Jews who have alighted in Alexandria, where they live in uneasy contrariety with the world around them, each other, and themselves. "<a href="https://catalog.spl.org/?menu=search&aspect=power&index=.TW&term=Out+Egypt&oper=and&index=.NW&term=Andre+Aciman">Out of Egypt</a>" by Andre Aciman "Cloud Atlas" by Liam Callanan 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. Capitol Hill Branch 206-684-4715 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Location|Capitol Hill Branch http://uid.trumba.com/event/81880356 2009-01-08T02:45:00Z 2009-01-08T02:45:00Z Calendar of Events &amp; Classes <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open&branchID=7">Columbia Branch</a> English Join us for a book discussion at the Columbia Branch. Everyone is welcome. This month’s title is "Everything is Illuminated" by Jonathan Safran Foer. A young Jewish American travels to the Ukraine in the hope of finding the woman who saved his grandfather from the Nazi's. "<a href="https://catalog.spl.org/?menu=search&aspect=power&index=.TW&term=Everything+Illuminated&oper=and&index=.NW&term=Jonathan+Safran+Foer">Everything is Illuminated</a>" by Jonathan Safran Foer "Emma" by Jane Austen 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. Columbia Branch 206-386-1908 or <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_help_ask_email">Ask a Librarian</a> Adults, Teens