Programs for Adults 50+

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Book Group DIY Toolkit

Use our DIY Toolkit to help select titles and facilitate book group meetings.
Ducks in a Row Workshop

Ducks in a Row Workshops

Ducks in a Row is a workshop series where you can learn how to plan your end-of-life arrangements.
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Genealogy Appointments

Trace your family history with our free 1:1 appointments and genealogy resources.
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Next Chapter

We offer resources and programs for adults 50+ to learn how to age well and plan for retirement.
Resources for adults 50 plus

Resources for Adults 50+

Find community resources and organizations that offer programs for older adults.
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Seattle Writes

Explore free classes and workshops on creative writing and publishing.
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Technology for Beginners

If you are new to using computers or the internet, we can help. Come to your Library for a one-to-one Tech Help session, or attend one of our technology classes.
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Unique Collections

Discover our diverse and distinctive collections.

Your Next Five Books

Your Next 5 Books

Tell us a little bit about what you like to read and we'll email you a list of five books chosen just for you.
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Your Next Skill

Tell us what skill you want to learn and librarians are standing by to help you!
Wellness

Wellness

Join us for free wellness workshops with instructors from Bodhisattva Nature Foundation.

Upcoming Events

All Events for Adults 50+

Staff Picks for Adults 50 Plus

More Staff Lists for Adults 50+
Next Chapter: Grief (Fiction) Next Chapter: Grief (Nonfiction) Next Chapter: Caregiving (Fiction and Nonfiction) Next Chapter: Alzheimer's and Memory Loss Champion Your Health: Older Adults Month 2026
Next Chapter: Grief (Fiction)
Next Chapter: Grief (Nonfiction)
Next Chapter: Caregiving (Fiction and Nonfiction)
Next Chapter: Alzheimer's and Memory Loss
Champion Your Health: Older Adults Month 2026

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