Dance, Paint And Write: The Seattle Public Library Offers Virtual Arts Programs For Older Adults In May
release date: April 28, 2021
Want to learn to paint, write poetry, or dance Bollywood–style? This spring, The Seattle Public Library and Silver Kite Community Arts have partnered to offer online intergenerational workshops, talks, social hours, and performances for the community. These virtual opportunities, which the Library and Silver Kite have offered since the spring of 2020, provide stimulating and creative engagement opportunities, as well as social connection. Each program is free, and family is welcome to attend.
“Older adults are facing unprecedented challenges during the COVID–19 pandemic,” said Nancy Slote, Older Adults Program Manager. “We are working with community partners to offer fun programs that help them connect and learn, as well as other programs to help older adults navigate important decisions.”
VIRTUAL ARTS FOR 50+ SCHEDULE
Visit the Library’s calendar at spl.org/fiftyplus to find and register for these upcoming events:
- Paper Flowers – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 1
- Memoir Writing – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, May 3
- Bollywood Dance – 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 5
- Beginning Watercolors – 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 7
- Introduction to Pastels – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 8
- Indian Cooking – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, May 10
- Senior Social Hour – 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 12
- Writing Poetry – 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 14
- Puppet Making – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 15
- Songwriting – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, May 17
- Bollywood Dance – 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 19
- Beginning Portrait Drawing – 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 21
- Sip and Paint Acrylics – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 22
- Dances of the 20th Century – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, May 24
- Senior Social Hour – 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 26
- Storytelling – 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 28
- Journaling – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 29
MORE INFORMATION
The Library brings people, information and ideas together to enrich lives and build community. We support universal access to information and ideas, and form strong partnerships with community organizations to offer classes and workshops that are accessible to all.
Limited in-building services are now available at the Lake City, Southwest and Beacon Hill branches. Visit the Library's Road to Reopening page for more information on Curbside Service, book returns and other services.
Contact the Library’s Ask Us service by phone at 206-386-4636 or by email or chat at www.spl.org/Ask. Staff are ready to answer questions and direct you to helpful resources and information during this challenging time.