All Seattle Public Library programs are free and open to the public. Doors open 30 minutes early.
Africa 101
Join Olúfémi Táíwò, director, and Saheed Adejumobi, assistant professor of history, Global African Studies Program, Seattle University, for an overview of African history and culture, colonialism and its impacts.
7 p.m. Thursday, March 6
Central Library, Level 1 - Microsoft Auditorium
Horn of Africa 102
Join Olúfémi Táíwò and Saheed Adejumobi(Seattle University), Nebyu Hailemariam (Washington State University),and Panagiotis Hatziandreas (Cascadia Community College) for a discussion of East African history and culture.
7 p.m. Thursday, March 27
Montlake Branch
7 p.m. Thursday, April 17
Beacon Hill Branch
Immigration, Gentrification, and Small Business: A local perspective
Join us for a panel discussion on immigration, gentrification, and small business in Seattle's Central District.
7 p.m. Wednesday, April 9
Douglass-Truth Branch
Horn of Africa Cultural Day
Celebrate the cultures of Somalia, Ethiopia, and Eritrea with stories, music, arts, and food for the whole family.
1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 26
NewHolly Gathering Hall
Sultan Mohamed: The Story of Coffee
A family story time
Local author and artist Sultan Mohamed reads from his children's book about the discovery of coffee in Ethiopia. Reading will be followed by a traditional coffee ceremony.
2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday May 3
Northgate Branch
Book-It Repertory Theatre
Dramatic readings
Professional actors perform excerpts of Book-It's adaptation of The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears. The adapter and director will join the cast for a discussion with the audience.
7 p.m. Thursday, May 1
Northgate Community Center
7 p.m. Monday, May 5
Beacon Hill Branch
2 p.m. Saturday, May 17
West Seattle Branch
