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	Release Date: 11/17/2009 Knit a holiday ornament at The Seattle Public Library Dec. 12 Release Date: 11/17/2009 The Northwest Youth Harp Ensemble performs at The Seattle Public Library Dec. 6 Release Date: 11/17/2009 Seattle Mandolin Orchestra will perform holiday favorites Dec. 13 at The Seattle Public Library Release Date: 11/17/2009 Medieval Women's Choir holiday concert preview Dec. 8 at The Seattle Public Library Release Date: 11/17/2009 Michael Darling talks about 'Alexander Calder: A Balancing Act' Feb. 25 at The Seattle Public Library Release Date: 11/17/2009 Ladies Musical Club will perform Dec. 9 at The Seattle Public Library Release Date: 11/12/2009 'Classes and Learning for Adults' Web page now available on The Seattle Public Library's Web site Release Date: 11/10/2009 Chef Daniel Orr discusses 'FARMfood' at The Seattle Public Library on Nov. 29 Release Date: 11/10/2009 'Money 101: Setting Your Financial Goals, Making a Budget & Introduction to Investing' at The Seattle Public Library Release Date: 11/09/2009 The Seattle Public Library announces books for next year's Global Reading Challenge Release Date: 11/06/2009 The Seattle Public Library hosts Financial Services Career Fair Nov. 19 at the Central Library Release Date: 11/06/2009 The Nature Consortium and The Seattle Public Library offer 'Nature Printmaking' workshop Dec. 5 Release Date: 11/06/2009 The Concert Opera of Seattle performs famous Russian arias and duets Nov. 28 at The Seattle Public Library Release Date: 11/05/2009 The Seattle Public Library presents a discussion by Greg Mortenson Dec. 15 at Seattle Pacific University Release Date: 11/03/2009 Author David Levithan reads from 'Love is the Higher Law' Nov. 14 at The Seattle Public Library Release Date: 11/02/2009 The Seattle Public Library receives grant to expand job resources Release Date: 10/30/2009 Enjoy a concert of 'Opera's Lighter Moments' Nov. 19 at The Seattle Public Library Release Date: 10/30/2009 Book on over to Warren G. Magnuson Park: Friends of The Seattle Public Library Book Sale set for Nov. 21 Release Date: 10/28/2009 Watch Thomas Jefferson come alive in The Seattle Public Library's 2009 Living Literature Series Release Date: 10/27/2009 Learn all about Latin Percussion instruments with Johnny Conga Nov. 7 at The Seattle Public Library Release Date: 10/27/2009 The 2009 Jack Straw Writers read from their work Nov. 7 at The Seattle Public Library Release Date: 10/26/2009 Author Erin McKittrick will read from 'A Long Trek Home' Nov. 5 at The Seattle Public Library Release Date: 10/26/2009 Jack Nisbet reads from 'The Collector' Nov. 8 at The Seattle Public Library Release Date: 10/23/2009 Learn how to write flash nonfiction with writer Ann Teplick at The Seattle Public Library Nov. 7 Release Date: 10/23/2009 Chiyo Ishikawa talks about 'Michelangelo: Public and Private' Nov. 17 at The Seattle Public Library Release Date: 10/23/2009 New Yorker columnist and bestselling author Ken Auletta reads from 'Googled' Nov. 9 at The Seattle Public Library Release Date: 10/21/2009 Afraid of computers? The Seattle Public Library can help! Release Date: 10/19/2009 The Seattle Public Library offers workshops for job seekers Release Date: 10/14/2009 Washington Center for the Book calls for nominations for 2010 Washington State Book Awards Release Date: 10/08/2009 Refurbished Northeast Branch reopens Saturday, Oct. 10 Release Date: 10/06/2009 The Seattle Public Library invites the public to celebrate Day of the Dead with music, art and stories Release Date: 09/23/2009 West Seattle artists are invited to put their artwork on display at The Seattle Public Library's Southwest Branch Release Date: 09/22/2009 Washington Center for the Book announces 2009 Washington State Book Award winners Release Date: 09/22/2009 The Seattle Public Library and the University of Washington School of Medicine present Medical Lecture Series Release Date: 09/08/2009 Wallingford Branch now open after refurbishing Release Date: 08/28/2009 The Seattle Public Library to host previews of Pacific Northwest Ballet's 2009-2010 season Release Date: 08/24/2009 Stock up on books and pick up outstanding holds: The Seattle Public Library budget closure is Aug. 31 - Sept. 7 Release Date: 08/17/2009 Mayor Greg Nickels appoints Jane Noland to Library Board Release Date: 08/11/2009 The Seattle Public Library's Library Equal Access Program to implement changes to computer lab usage policy Release Date: 07/30/2009 Northeast Branch temporarily closes at 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23 for refurbishing Release Date: 07/21/2009 Library Board adopts new Materials Loan Policy to increase circulation of books and materials for all users Release Date: 07/15/2009 Northeast Branch expected to temporarily close at 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23 for refurbishing Release Date: 07/08/2009 2010 Seattle Reads to feature 'Secret Son' by Laila Lalami Release Date: 07/02/2009 The Seattle Public Library offers new Job Resource Center at the Central Library Release Date: 06/24/2009 Chat with a librarian at The Seattle Public Library in Spanish Release Date: 06/12/2009 Library recommends updating materials loan policy to increase circulation of books and materials for all users Release Date: 06/08/2009 The Seattle Public Library offers free access to ConsumerReports.org Release Date: 06/03/2009 The Seattle Public Library system to close Aug. 31 through Sept. 7 Release Date: 06/01/2009 The Seattle Public Library launches Summer Reading Program Facebook page Release Date: 05/21/2009 Library proposes changes to Rules of Conduct Release Date: 03/31/2009 New language Web pages now on The Seattle Public Library Web site Release Date: 03/09/2009 Immigrants can learn about health insurance and their options at The Seattle Public Library Release Date: 03/03/2009 2009 Seattle Reads features Nancy Rawles' 'My Jim'; programs begin in March Release Date: 02/11/2009 Write your résumé with The Seattle Public Library's new database, Résumé Builder Release Date: 01/12/2009 Join local poets for the 'It's About Time Writers Reading' series at the Ballard Branch Release Date: 01/07/2009 Library Passport finishers congregate at Central Library; four win Booklover's Bags Release Date: 12/18/2008 The Seattle Public Library invites adults to 'Thrilling Tales: The Story Time for Adults' at the Central Library Release Date: 12/03/2008 Southwest Branch to open Sundays beginning Jan. 4, 2009 Release Date: 11/24/2008 State Librarian of California Susan Hildreth selected to lead The Seattle Public Library Release Date: 11/23/2008 The Seattle Public Library Board of Trustees to Meet at 2 p.m. Nov. 24 to Select New City Librarian/CEO Release Date: 11/21/2008 New Spanish language Web pages now available on The Seattle Public Library Web site Release Date: 11/18/2008 Library Board Search Committee names finalists for City Librarian/CEO Release Date: 11/14/2008 Green Lake Branch to reopen Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008 Release Date: 11/12/2008 Find information about the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in The Seattle Public Library's new digital collection Release Date: 10/24/2008 Washington Center for the Book is currently accepting nominations for 2009 Washington State Book Awards Release Date: 10/21/2008 2009 'Seattle Reads' to feature Seattle author Nancy Rawles' book, 'My Jim' Release Date: 10/20/2008 Book lovers use The Seattle Public Library Passport to see Seattle, get exercise and visit beautiful Library branches Release Date: 10/07/2008 Increased hours at Chocolati coffee cart at The Seattle Public Library Release Date: 10/03/2008 Library board search committee meeting Release Date: 10/02/2008 Green Lake Branch temporarily closed Release Date: 09/26/2008 Washington Center for the book announces 2008 Washington State Book Award winners Release Date: 09/26/2008 Learn a new language with The Seattle Public Library's new database, Mango Languages Release Date: 09/12/2008 The Seattle Public Library issues report to the community on the results of the Libraries for All building program Release Date: 07/31/2008 Tour Seattle's new and renovated libraries with a 'Library Passport' available Sept. 13 Release Date: 07/31/2008 Share your writing every month with other writers at The Seattle Public Library Release Date: 07/24/2008 Check out new features on the children's section of The Seattle Public Library Web site Release Date: 07/23/2008 New expanded search now available on The Seattle Public Library Web site Release Date: 06/12/2008 Last 'Libraries for All' project - Magnolia Branch expansion - to open to the public July 12 Release Date: 06/10/2008 Public invited to submit comments on qualities desired in new City Librarian/CEO Release Date: 06/09/2008 Get advice about mutual funds and stocks on The Seattle Public Library's Web site Release Date: 06/09/2008 All the news you need is right at your fingertips on The Seattle Public Library's Web site Release Date: 06/03/2008 Have a question and need an answer right away? Now you can send an instant message to a librarian! Release Date: 05/07/2008 Find a great book to read on The Seattle Public Library's NoveList Plus database Release Date: 05/06/2008 The Seattle Public Library's Hugh and Jane Ferguson Seattle Room expands its hours Release Date: 04/24/2008 Marilynne Gardner to begin serving as interim library chief executive July 3rd until city librarian search process complete Release Date: 04/23/2008 Lulu to visit Madrona neighborhood in April and May Release Date: 04/09/2008 City Librarian Deborah L. Jacobs joins Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to Lead Global Libraries Initiative Release Date: 04/01/2008 Newly remodeled Madrona-Sally Goldmark branch to reopen May 10 Release Date: 03/21/2008 Instant story tellers: Dial-a-Story and online animated picture books from The Seattle Public Library Release Date: 03/04/2008 2008 Seattle Reads features Dinaw Mengestu's 'The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears'; programs begin in March Release Date: 02/26/2008 Popular PBS programs available 24/7 from The Seattle Public Library's digital collection Release Date: 02/19/2008 Library lovers take note - Seattle librarians will launch a new blog, Shelf Talk, on March 4 Release Date: 02/12/2008 Forget the mechanic for car trouble - visit The Seattle Public Library Release Date: 12/12/2007 'Using the Library' section of The Seattle Public Library's Web site at www.spl.org makes using the Library easier to use than ever Release Date: 11/21/2007 Newly expanded Broadview Branch to reopen Dec. 8 Release Date: 11/09/2007 The Seattle Public Library to require Personal Identification Numbers at self-checkout stations starting Jan. 7, 2008 Release Date: 11/02/2007 Northgate Branch of The Seattle Public Library becomes popular community resource for all Release Date: 10/26/2007 The Seattle Public Library adds 'Tumblebook Library' and 'BookFlix' electronic resources for children to online collection Release Date: 09/28/2007 The Seattle Public Library to launch 'Push to Talk' blog for teens Oct. 1 Release Date: 09/21/2007 Washington Center for the Book announces 2007 Washington State Book Award winners Release Date: 09/17/2007 Newly renovated University Branch to reopen Oct. 13 Release Date: 08/21/2007 The Seattle Public Library's 2007 September Project features humanitarian Greg Mortenson, author of 'Three Cups of Tea' Release Date: 08/09/2007 The Seattle Public Library offers variety of tours of the Central Library Release Date: 08/09/2007 North East Branch of The Seattle Public Library offers 'Senior Corner' featuring free resources for seniors and retirees Release Date: 07/17/2007 South Park Branch of The Seattle Public Library has become a neighborhood favorite Release Date: 07/16/2007 Seattle-based company Chocolati Inc. selected to operate coffee cart at Central Library starting June 20 Release Date: 07/07/2007 Newly renovated Queen Anne Branch to reopen Aug. 25 Release Date: 07/02/2007 World language materials move closer to readers Release Date: 06/20/2007 Peter Raffa joins The Seattle Public Library Foundation as executive director Release Date: 06/05/2007 Free wireless Internet access now available at all open locations of The Seattle Public Library Release Date: 05/29/2007 Three branch libraries win design awards Release Date: 05/25/2007 The Seattle Public Library adds video to online collection Release Date: 05/08/2007 The Seattle Public Library launches new online calendar at www.spl.org Release Date: 04/04/2007 The Seattle Public Library adds new resources to 24-hour library at www.spl.org Release Date: 03/16/2007 The Seattle Public Library offers NextReads, a free e-mail service with book suggestions in 21 different subjects Release Date: 03/16/2007 Beacon Hill Branch of The Seattle Public Library hosts anime club every third Tuesday of the month Release Date: 03/05/2007 Washington Center for the Book at The Seattle Public Library named top winner of 2006 James Patterson Page Turner Awards Release Date: 03/05/2007 The Seattle Public Library asks vendors to submit proposals to operate coffee cart at Central Library Release Date: 03/01/2007 "Seattle Reads 'The Namesake'" gets everyone reading and talking about Jhumpa Lahiri's novel Release Date: 02/23/2007 The Seattle Public Library now offers in-person Homework Help Centers at Central Library and four additional branches Release Date: 02/23/2007 Newly expanded Southwest Branch to reopen March 10 Release Date: 02/22/2007 Magnolia Branch to remain open; construction bids higher than expected Release Date: 02/06/2007 Columbia Branch of The Seattle Public Library hosting 'Play & Learn' sessions for preschoolers and their caregivers every Friday Release Date: 01/29/2007 The Seattle Public Library's online 'Reader's Corner' offers variety of resources for readers of all ages and interests Release Date: 01/02/2007 The Seattle Public Library offers one-hour workshops for Seattle-area middle and high school classes on doing research online Release Date: 12/21/2006 Library Board votes to recommend to Seattle City Council to not proceed with Sand Point Opportunity Fund Project Release Date: 12/06/2006 Library Board to discuss recommendation on Sand Point 'Opportunity Fund Project' Dec. 8 and Dec. 20 Release Date: 11/17/2006 Did you know you can get almost any question you think of answered at The Seattle Public Library? Release Date: 11/14/2006 Washington Center for the Book calls for nominations for 2007 Washington State Book Awards Release Date: 11/14/2006 Blind people in Washington can now listen to newspapers and magazines over the Internet Release Date: 11/06/2006 You decide! The Seattle Public Library seeks 'Teen Center Advisers' to recommend teen-oriented programs and services Release Date: 11/03/2006 Queen Anne Branch closes a chapter: Doors expected to close for renovation Dec. 16 Release Date: 11/03/2006 University Branch closes a chapter: Doors expected to close for renovation Dec. 2, 2006 Release Date: 10/19/2006 The Seattle Public Library offers students wide variety of free online and one-on-one homework assistance Release Date: 10/09/2006 The Seattle Public Library to implement two-week checkout period for DVDs Release Date: 09/29/2006 Newly expanded Douglass-Truth Branch to reopen Oct. 14 Release Date: 09/19/2006 Washington Center for the Book announces 2006 Washington State Book Award winners Release Date: 08/22/2006 La nueva Sucursal del South Park se inaugurará el día 9 de Septiembre Release Date: 08/22/2006 New South Park Branch to open Sept. 9 Release Date: 08/22/2006 The Seattle Public Library seeking volunteers for 'Talk Time' and 'Homework Help' programs at branches, Central Library Release Date: 08/17/2006 Wireless Internet access now available at nine additional branches of The Seattle Public Library Release Date: 08/17/2006 The Seattle Public Library, International Rescue Committee and KCTS Television explore immigration with annual September Project Release Date: 08/02/2006 New Montlake Branch to open Aug. 12 Release Date: 07/24/2006 The Seattle Public Library offers live online reference service 24 hours a day, seven days a week Release Date: 07/24/2006 The Seattle Public Library adds downloadable music to online collection Release Date: 07/18/2006 International District/Chinatown Branch of The Seattle Public Library recognized for excellence in interior design Release Date: 07/05/2006 The Seattle Public Library to implement additional Rules of Conduct starting July 10 Release Date: 06/29/2006 New Northgate Branch, Community Center and Park to Open July 15 Release Date: 06/23/2006 New reciprocal agreement between Seattle and King County library systems begins Oct. 1 Release Date: 06/07/2006 Upgrade complete to Level 3 floor of Central Library; Some services moved to new locations on floor Release Date: 06/02/2006 Library Board to vote on proposed reciprocal agreement Release Date: 05/19/2006 Update to reciprocal use agreement between King County Library System and The Seattle Public Library Release Date: 05/11/2006 The Seattle Public Library receives Excellence Award from Wallace Foundation Release Date: 04/26/2006 Ballard Branch of The Seattle Public Library wins national "green" design award for sustainable architecture Release Date: 04/24/2006 Washington Talking Book and Braille Library and Library of Congress to welcome 69 members into 'Ten Squared Book Club' May 13 Release Date: 04/14/2006 The Seattle Public Library conducts customer satisfaction survey Release Date: 03/31/2006 The Seattle Public Library's Quick Information Center turns 30 Release Date: 03/09/2006 Level 3 floor of Central Library to be upgraded; Services temporarily relocated in April and May Release Date: 03/01/2006 "Seattle Reads 'Persepolis'" gets everyone reading and talking about Marjane Satrapi's powerful memoir Release Date: 02/24/2006 The Seattle Public Library to implement new seven-day checkout period for DVDs Release Date: 02/02/2006 Longer hours at The Seattle Public Library beginning Feb. 23 Release Date: 01/24/2006 Former capital program director of The Seattle Public Library honored by Seattle Design Commission Release Date: 01/23/2006 Ballard Branch of The Seattle Public Library wins national design award from American Institute of Architects Release Date: 01/17/2006 Wireless Internet access now available at seven branches of The Seattle Public Library Release Date: 10/10/2005 The Seattle Public Library offers students free online and one-on-one homework assistance Release Date: 10/03/2005 Newly expanded Lake City Branch, other city facilities open Oct. 22 Release Date: 09/23/2005 Docent-led tours begin Oct. 8 of the new Ballard Branch of The Seattle Public Library Release Date: 09/22/2005 Washington Center for the Book announces 2005 Washington State Book Award winners Release Date: 09/12/2005 New data-driven artwork installed at Central Library; Screens display titles checked out in past hour Release Date: 09/12/2005 Central Library seeks volunteer tour guides for school groups Release Date: 09/09/2005 The Seattle Public Library adds new service: Patrons can download digital audio books and e-books Release Date: 08/31/2005 Volunteer openings at The Seattle Public Library Release Date: 08/31/2005 Southwest Branch book groups meet at High Point Branch during construction Release Date: 08/29/2005 The Seattle Public Library awarded $30,000 grant from Washington State Library to encapsulate and store map collection Release Date: 08/29/2005 Parking garage at Central Library to increase operating hours Release Date: 07/08/2005 Southwest Branch closes a chapter: Doors expected to close for expansion project Aug. 6, 2005 Release Date: 06/15/2005 Ballard Branch wins design award Release Date: 06/07/2005 City Librarian Deborah L Jacobs named winner of Shaping Community: The A. O. Bumgardner Award Release Date: 05/18/2005 New International District/Chinatown Branch opens June 11 Release Date: 05/13/2005 The Seattle Public Library adds Science Resource Center, Corbis Images for Education to collection of online databases Release Date: 05/10/2005 Douglass-Truth Branch closes a chapter: Doors to close for expansion project May 22, 2005 Release Date: 04/22/2005 New Ballard Branch and Neighborhood Service Center open May 14 Release Date: 04/06/2005 The Seattle Public Library launches 'Welcome Pages' in four languages on Web site at www.spl.org Release Date: 03/18/2005 Newly renovated Fremont Branch reopens April 16, 2005 Release Date: 03/16/2005 Existing Ballard Branch closes a chapter: Doors to close April 10, 2005 so new building can open May 14 Release Date: 03/14/2005 Tours of the Central Library to be given in Spanish starting March 26; Volunteers needed to give tours in other languages Release Date: 03/04/2005 'Seattle Reads When the Emperor Was Divine' gets everyone reading and talking about Julie Otsuka's powerful novel Release Date: 01/21/2005 Seattle's Central Library receives engineering and technology excellence awards Release Date: 01/18/2005 Central Library project awarded silver rating from U.S. Green Building Council Release Date: 01/11/2005 The Seattle Public Library to replace 20-year-old computer catalog with new 'Horizon' system Release Date: 01/10/2005 Seattle's Central Library received AIA Honor Award for Outstanding Architecture Release Date: 12/29/2004 Greenwood Branch opens Jan. 29 Release Date: 12/29/2004 Seattle's Central Library receives Time Magazine's top award for best architecture in 2004 Release Date: 11/24/2004 City Council adopts budget; partial funding restored for bookmobile Release Date: 10/11/2004 Statement from The Seattle Public Library Board of Trustees on the 2005 budget and Mobile Services Release Date: 09/15/2004 Washington Center for the Book announces winners of 2004 Washington State Book Awards Release Date: 08/18/2004 Patrons at The Seattle Public Library's Central Library can pick up own reserved materials beginning Sept. 7 Release Date: 08/05/2004 Newly expanded Columbia Branch reopens Aug. 22 Release Date: 06/29/2004 New Beacon Hill Branch opens July 10 Release Date: 06/24/2004 Public art dedication and celebration to be held at Wallingford Branch Release Date: 06/09/2004 Nancy Pearl announces retirement Release Date: 06/09/2004 Expanded North East Branch opens June 26 Release Date: 05/26/2004 New High Point Branch opens June 19 Release Date: 04/21/2004 Seattle's dramatic new Central library opens May 23 Release Date: 04/09/2004 Tsutakawa Fountain reinstallation begins at new Central Library on Monday, April 12, 2004 Release Date: 03/18/2004 Simonyi Fund for Arts and Sciences gifts $3 million to The Seattle Public Library Foundation Release Date: 03/09/2004 Renovated West Seattle Branch opens April 3 Release Date: 03/01/2004 'Ask A Question' service expansion launches March 1 Release Date: 02/06/2004 Renovated Green Lake Branch reopens Saturday, March 6 Release Date: 01/29/2004 New service will help Library patrons keep track of due dates for books Release Date: 01/22/2004 The Seattle Public Library system to close March 21 through March 27 Release Date: 01/06/2004 Expanded Rainier Beach Branch opens Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004 Release Date: 12/11/2003 Seattle librarian continues providing service to Slavic-speaking communities Release Date: 12/04/2003 'Seattle Reads Isabel Allende' gets everyone reading and talking about Allende's works Release Date: 12/04/2003 "Seattle Lee Isabel Allende" tiene a todos leyendo y hablando sobre el trabajo de Allende Release Date: 11/14/2003 The Seattle Public Library launches pay-for-print system Dec. 1, 2003 Release Date: 10/03/2003 The Seattle Public Library to increase fines and fees Release Date: 09/30/2003 Greenwood Branch closes a chapter: Doors close for construction Nov. 1, 2003 Release Date: 09/17/2003 Basic Library service levels protected in 2004 Release Date: 09/09/2003 User benefits drive The Seattle Public Library Web site redesign that launches this fall Release Date: 09/09/2003 Humanities Washington honors Nancy Pearl Release Date: 08/01/2003 Audio documentary on The Seattle Public Library programs: Fifth artwork in the Peephole Series Release Date: 07/24/2003 The Seattle Public Library to launch pay-for-print system Release Date: 07/22/2003 Volunteers sought for Talk Time and computer literacy classes Release Date: 07/16/2003 The Seattle Public Library comes to life: Fourth artwork in Peephole Series Release Date: 06/13/2003 The Seattle Public Library system to close Aug. 25 through Sept. 1 Release Date: 01/31/2003 The Seattle Public Library launches 'Live Help' chat service Release Date: 01/10/2003 Register for a Seattle Public Library card online! Release Date: 11/01/2002 The Seattle Public Library urges patrons to switch to e-mail notification service Release Date: 01/18/2002 The Seattle Public Library implements Unattended Children Policy Release Date: 12/27/2001 City Librarian Deborah L. Jacobs receives intellectual freedom award Release Date: 10/31/2001 Deborah L. Jacobs honored as one of top public officials in nation for 2001 Release Date: 05/15/2001 Art and Literature Collection in New Central Library to be named after Peter Donnelly