When Frank Abe stepped to the podium last Sunday, Aug. 16, at the International District/Chinatown library, a tall black-and-white poster on a stand stood to his left.
International District/Chinatown Branch to reopen Thursday
The Seattle Public Library (SPL) announced on its website that its International District/Chinatown Branch will reopen tomorrow.
Libraries are on the ballot: It’s critical we vote yes
My passion for the craft of storytelling began during my time as a reporter with the UW Daily.
West Coast libraries unite to read one powerful story
This spring, Seattle Public Library (SPL) isn’t just recommending a book—it’s joining a coastwide conversation.
The Seattle Public Library expands open hours at 9 locations starting Jan. 29
The Seattle Public Library will add open hours at nine branches starting on Wednesday, Jan. 29.
Amy Tan: from backyard birder to outspoken conservancy advocate with her new nature journal
The line for the event wrapped around the corner.
Local author Susan Lieu to discuss new memoir at Seattle Public Library event
Among the Seattle Public Library (SPL)’s author events this month is one featuring Susan Lieu, who will be sharing insights into her latest memoir, “The Manicurist’s Daughter,” on March 19.
Monyee Chau: From restaurant baby to bold zine maker
Seattle artist Monyee Chau, Seattle Public Library (SPL)’s Artist in Residence, makes and distributes zines, and creates prints, paintings, illustrations, and installations—having studied all of these disciplines at Cornish and elsewhere.
Seattle pays tribute to native son John Okada on his 100th birthday
Sept. 22 marks the centennial of the birth of Seattle native John Okada, who wrote the groundbreaking Japanese American novel, “No-No Boy,” in 1957.
Seattle Reads in its 25th year and will feature Otsuka’s ‘The Swimmers’
Seattle Reads is turning 25 this month.
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