| Release Date:
03/26/2013
The Seattle Public Library hosts 'Sound Cycling' series
The Seattle Public Library will host the Sound Cycling series this spring at several Library locations. Learn how to use a bike as a healthy and economical means of transportation, perform basic bike maintenance and more. Record the number of miles biked to work or school during the month of May for a chance to win prizes at the series finale.
The series is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. Free parking is available at the branches.
See below for the series schedule and descriptions.
Kickoff Celebration - Stop by and join Seattle cyclists in celebrating local cycling and make "Why I Ride" posters to promote cycling events at the Library. Refreshments will be served.
Everyday Biking - Anne and Tim King, long-time Seattle bike bloggers at Carfreedays.com, will discuss how to get started biking in Seattle.
Getting There By Bike - Morgan Sherer of FamilyBike Seattle will talk about using bikes to get where you need to go in the city, both as an individual and as a family.
Bicycle Maintenance - Get an overview of basic bicycle parts and learn about basic bicycle maintenance from Morgan Sherer of FamilyBike Seattle.
- Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at the Capitol Hill Branch, 425 Harvard Ave. E., 206-684-4715. This session is designed for teens.
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at the Columbia Branch, 4721 Rainier Ave. S., 206-386-1908.
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 19 at the Northeast Branch, 6801 35th Ave. N.E., 206-684-7539
- Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 25 at the Ballard Branch, 5614 22nd Ave. N.W., 206-684-4089
Mileage Celebration - Win prizes for reporting the miles you biked to work or school during the month of May.
For more information, call the Library at 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian.
For more information contact:
Andra Addison, communications director
206-386-4103
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