Library News Release

Release Date: 09/28/2012

The Seattle Public Library presents 'Intro to Digital Topographic Maps' in October and November

The Seattle Public Library will host "Intro to Digital Topographic Maps" classes at four Library locations in October and November.

The classes are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required; call the branch to register. Free parking is available at the branches.

U.S. Topo is the newest generation of topographic maps from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Class instructor Tom Carlson, Washington State's geospatial liaison to the USGS, will demonstrate how to use U.S. Topo in a hands-on environment. Attendees may use a Library computer or bring their own laptop.

• 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10 at the Greenwood Branch, 8016 Greenwood Ave. N., 206-684-408
• 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24 at the Lake City Branch, 12501 28^th Ave. N.E., 206-684-751
• 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1 at the Rainier Beach Branch, 9125 Rainier Ave. S., 206-386-190
• 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7 at the West Seattle Branch, 2306 42^nd Ave. S.W., 206-684-7444

For more information, call The Seattle Public Library at 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian.

For more information contact:

Andra Addison, communications director
206-386-4103

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