Discover The Seattle Public Library's Special Collections: Tours and Workshops This Summer
release date: July 11, 2017
The Seattle Public Library invites everyone to take a peek into the Seattle Room and the Library's Special Collections through a number of upcoming events. All events will take place at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., 206-386-4636 .
Library events are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required. To sign up for a specific event, visit the calendar listing for registration instructions. Parking is available in the Central Library garage.
Dates, times and topics for the Discover Special Collections events are as follows.
House and Building History
Curious about when a house was built and who lived there? Join the Library for a look at the resources to uncover the pasts of local buildings.
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 12 - starts at Level 4, Boeing Technology Training Center Room 4.
'The North American Indian,' Volume 8
Edward Curtis' "The North American Indian" is a collection of 20 informational books and 20 books of large images, written and photographed by Curtis and his collaborators over the course of nearly 30 years, detailing the traditions and customs of more than 80 of North America's native nations. This viewing of Volume 8 covers the Nez Perce, Wallawalla, Umatilla, Cayuse and Chinook nations.
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 13 - starts at Books Spiral 8 - Meeting Room.
'The North American Indian,' Volume 17
Edward Curtis' "The North American Indian" is a collection of 20 informational books and 20 books of large images, written and photographed by Curtis and his collaborators over the course of nearly 30 years, detailing the traditions and customs of more than 80 of North America's native nations. This viewing of Volume 17 covers the Tewa and Zuni nations.
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12 - starts at the Books Spiral 8, Meeting Room.
Seattle's Music Scene
From its rich early jazz roots through 90s grunge, hip hop and beyond, Seattle's music history is as varied as its people. Take a tour through items related to this city's music scene.
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23 - starts on Level 10, The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Seattle Room.
Back to School
Head back to school with Special Collections as we showcase scrapbooks, photographs, yearbooks and other ephemera related to the history of Seattle's schools.
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5 - starts on Level 10, The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Seattle Room.
'The North American Indian,' Volume 11
Edward Curtis' "The North American Indian" is a collection of 20 informational books and 20 books of large images, written and photographed by Curtis and his collaborators over the course of nearly 30 years, detailing the traditions and customs of more than 80 of North America's native nations. This viewing of Volume 11 covers the Nootka and Haida nations.
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 14 - starts at the Books Spiral 9, Meeting Room.