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University Branch Renovations Move Forward, Air Conditioning and Elevator Installed
In our March 2026 University Branch update, we announced the completion of the seismic retrofit portion of this project and highlighted some of the significant work planned for the summer, including the installation of the new branch HVAC system and elevator, major interior renovations, and several accessibility improvements in and around the building.We are pleased… Continue reading
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In the Weeds
By August, my early season enthusiasm for a tidy garden has waned. Leafy greens have bolted and lean rangily against each other. Vetch curls up potato stems and launches its seeds in tiny explosions. Lemon balm is everywhere. Grasses at the edge of the lawn are tawny and arching, and I pick a couple of blackberries whenever I… Continue reading
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13 Not-to-Miss Author Programs at the Library in Fall 2026
Get out your calendar! The Seattle Public Library has an incredible lineup of book-related events and author talks this fall, from the kickoff of the Jaipur Literature Festival Seattle to Seattle Reads events featuring “True Biz” author Sara Nović to an evening with Douglas Stuart, Booker Prize award-winning author of “John of John.” All Library events… Continue reading
Books, Books, Books!
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Book Bingo NW 2026: Animal
About this time every year, with less than 30 days until the end of Book Bingo season, I carefully plot my last few squares, sometimes reframing how I interpret a category. Take, for instance, the “Animal” square. Earlier this summer I made a list of books about animals I’d long been eyeing, but I couldn’t… Continue reading
