Homework Help

K-12 students: in-person Homework Help at the Library starts October 6! New this year, we have Teen Tutoring times at specific locations.

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Common Tasks

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Author Talks at the Library

Your favorite authors are stopping by the Library for readings and discussions. See Cory Doctorow, Becky Spratford and many more this fall!

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Genealogy Drop-In

Get one-on-one help with your family history research during monthly drop-in sessions at the Ballard, Magnolia and Northeast branches.

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Upcoming Events

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ZAPP Zine Collection Open Hours

ZAPP Zine Collection Open Hours

Explore our collection of 30,000+ zines during weekly open hours on Saturdays, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., through November 22nd (with the exception of November 1st).
Meet Our Artists

Artist in Residence Program

Our fall Artists in Residence are hosting exhibits, lectures, presentations and much more. Meet the artists and see their upcoming events at the Library.

Staff Picks

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Intergenerational Family Sagas Seattle Nonfiction Horror Stories for Teens Hispanic Heritage Month 2025 for Kids WA State Horror Authors
Intergenerational Family Sagas
Seattle Nonfiction
Horror Stories for Teens
Hispanic Heritage Month 2025 for Kids
View the complete book list: Hispanic Heritage Month 2025 for Kids
WA State Horror Authors

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