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Meet Me at the Library! 📚✨ You visited us 3.4 million times last year 🚶 We bring people, information and ideas together to enrich lives and build community 📚

@spl.org Oct 1, 2026, 6:07 PM

Learn about the artists: www.spl.org/programs-and...

@spl.org Oct 1, 2026, 6:06 PM

New Library cards just dropped, in collaboration with local artists Diego Fidelis and Ning Wan! Pick one when you sign up for a Library card, or swap out your old card for a new design (just remember, you'll get a new Library card number, too).

Two library cards.

The first design shows swirling colors and geometric shapes representing books, a library, and patrons.

The second design shows cartoon marine animals reading books together, including an orca, otter, seal, fish, and crab.

Text reads: New Library card designs!

@spl.org Sep 16, 2026, 4:40 PM

In celebration of our Genealogy Collection's 100th Anniversary!

@siffnews.bsky.social Sep 13, 2026, 5:00 PMReposted by @spl.org

Our Nouvelles Femmes series kicks off Wednesday with BREATHLESS (1960) and continues for 10 weeks with 10 iconic films.

To enhance your experience beyond the screen, check out this list of book and media recommendations from The Seattle Public Library inspired by the series: siff.info/nflist-bs.

@novicsara.bsky.social Sep 5, 2026, 5:05 PMReposted by @spl.org

Incoming: True Biz is Seattle's city-wide read and I am hype to be doing a spate of events there at the end of the month! All will have terps and CART.

@spl.org Aug 12, 2026, 5:00 PM

📖 Our Book for Seattle Reads 2026 is... 📖

⭐ "True Biz" by Sara Nović ⭐

Join Seattle's city-wide book group and read the bestselling novel about a seismic year at the River Valley School for the Deaf.

Learn more and register for events with Sara Nović at www.spl.org/SeattleReads.

Logos for The Seattle Public Library and Seattle Reads.

Image of author Sara Novic. The book cover for "True Biz."

@spl.org Aug 7, 2026, 5:52 PM

IDC is back open! Join us later this month to commemorate the first-ever Japanese American Day of Remembrance in 1978.

https://www.spl.org/hours-and-locations/international-district-chinatown-branch/international-district-chinatown-branch-events?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D205264384

@spl.org Aug 6, 2026, 5:49 PM

https://blog.spl.org/2026/08/06/thank-you-seattle-voters-say-yes-to-the-2026-library-levy

blog.spl.orgThank you, Seattle! Voters say yes to the 2026 Library LevyDear patrons, This week, Seattle voters approved the $480 million, seven-year 2026 Library Levy with currently 72% of voters saying yes to the measure. While important votes are still being counted…

@spl.org Aug 5, 2026, 5:33 PM

Thank you, Seattle voters! Proposition 1, the Seattle Library Levy, is currently passing with 72% of voters saying yes. Learn more about what this will fund at www.spl.org/2026Levy

An image of the Central Library with the words, Thank you Seattle over it. Below, Thank you, Seattle voters!

@spl.org Jul 17, 2026, 6:52 PM

Feel like a local celebrity. Complete your Summer Quest tracker to get your name on your branch's Wall of Fame ⭐

Kids, teens, adults (and 🦝): pick up a tracker at any location or download one at www.spl.org/SummerQuest

On a wall are names on small placards of paper styled like sea creatures. A yellow placard in the shape of a short-spined racoon stands out, with the name "Jimothy".

The Summer Quest wall of fame at Ballard Branch. On the wall are the words "Summer Quest", many small placards, and a large paper Octopus with a smile.

@kuow.org Jul 2, 2026, 10:00 PMReposted by @spl.org

The KUOW Book Club is kicking off another series of live author talks with Patrick Hutchison’s memoir, “Cabin.” Join us at the Seattle Central Library on July 16 for a conversation and book signing. Registration is free!

kuow.orgEscape to author Patrick Hutchison's 'Cabin' with the KUOW Book ClubThe KUOW Book Club is kicking off a summer of live author talks in partnership with the Seattle Public Library with Tacoma author Patrick Hutchison.

@spl.org Jun 30, 2026, 5:20 PM

On the last day of Pride Month, add books by LGBTQ+ authors to your reading list! Our librarians and @charliesqueerbooks.bsky.social suggest books by queer authors that go beyond the bestsellers list: https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/books/5-lgbtq-books-worth-seeking-out-this-pride-month/

An SPL staff member waves a Pride flag next to the Bookmobile as it drives in the Seattle Pride Parade in downtown Seattle.

@clarionwest.bsky.social Jun 22, 2026, 3:43 PMReposted by @spl.org

We're thrilled to host @rebeccaroanhorse.bsky.social in Seattle on July 23. She'll be in conversation with award-winning writer @taracampbell.bsky.social at @spl.org. Snag your spot here: bit.ly/4u8IX0w This event has been made possible, in part, by the King County 4Culture Public Free Access Grant.

Over an abstract background of teal feathers, the words, "Clarion West presents: Rebecca Roanhorse in conversation with Tara P. Campbell. July 23, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Pacific Time, Seattle Central Library." There are labeled photos of Rebecca and Tara, along with the logos of the King County 4Culture Public Free Access Grant, The Seattle Public Library and Third Place Books.

@spl.org Jun 15, 2026, 5:25 PM

Our new all-ages summer program starts now!

Kids, Teens & Adults - Read, Do and Go to fill in squares on your tracker and win prizes! (Adults, your #BookBingoNW2026 reading counts for Summer Quest too📚 )

Get a tracker at any location or online. See full list of prizes at www.spl.org/SummerQuest

@spl.org Jun 5, 2026, 6:00 PM

The @zinnedproject.bsky.social #TeachTruth Day of Action is June 6, a day to take a stand to protect young people's freedom to read and learn.

We partnered with @seattlecore206.bsky.social to collect student works that explore this year's theme, "Decolonize 1776." See it at the Central Library.

A photo of an exhibit display of small signs in different colors. Each sign has text that reads messages such as "Protect the freedom to read" and "I read banned books."

A photo of an exhibit display that features a collage of posters that read, "Teach Truth."

A photo of a student drawing that reads, "Stop banning books."

A photo of a student drawing that reads, "Teaching truth is important to me."

@spl.org Jun 1, 2026, 5:36 PM

Happy Pride Month, Seattle! 🌈 Celebrate with the Library all month long.

🎨 Download our new Pride coloring sheet
📚 Visit the LGBTQ+ Collection at Capitol Hill Branch
💻 Explore our digital collection on LGBTQ History & Culture
🔍 Check out staff picks for Pride

Learn more at www.spl.org/Pride

A heart with rainbow colors features text in the middle: Celebrate Pride at the Library

Three heads of cartoon characters smile at the bottom.

@siffnews.bsky.social May 23, 2026, 3:00 PMReposted by @spl.org

Sunday, May 31, join the Central branch of the Seattle Public Library for a screening of the documentary film, SINCE I BEEN DOWN, followed by a discussion with the film's creator and subjects.

More info: spl.org/event-calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D200666350

@spl.org May 15, 2026, 6:07 PM

We've got your summer plans covered!
1 week until Book Bingo,
1 month until Summer Quest - our new all-ages program!

Kids, Teens & Adults - Read, Do and Go this summer to win prizes!

Check out our program at: www.spl.org/SummerQuest

Poster for "Summer Quest 2026" by the Seattle Public Library, featuring icons of a wave, mountain, and trees. Includes the website: www.spl.org/SummerQuest.

@spl.org May 14, 2026, 4:50 PM

Celebrate Older Americans Month with our featured booklist! Explore recommended reads for Older Americans Month here: https://www.spl.org/books-and-media/books-and-ebooks/staff-picks-for-adults-50-plus/champion-your-health-older-adults-month-2026

@spl.org May 7, 2026, 9:34 PM

Don't miss Laurie Frankel and Nancy Pearl discussing "Enormous Wings" on Wednesday, May 13th at 7pm in the Central Library Auditorium! "Enormous Wings" is an urgent novel about female agency and bodily autonomy, morality and mortality.

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