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Safe Place
The Seattle Public Library is a member of the King County Safe Place program.
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Schools and Teachers
We offer many resources and services to Seattle-area daycares, schools, and other community agencies serving kids and teens.
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Seattle Reads
Seattle Reads is a "one book, one city" program, where people are encouraged to read and discuss the same book.
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Seattle Writes
Explore free classes and resources on creative writing and publishing.
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Sharing Our Voices
Watch animated oral histories that focus on the LGBTQ+ community. These short films were produced by the Library as part of Sharing Our Voices, a project designed to preserve the oral histories of Seattle's distinct communities.
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Short Story DIspenser
Find our Short Edition story dispensers to print a one, three or five-minute short story to read on the spot or take with you.
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Social Justice
Learn more about current social justice issues through free online resources and programs.
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Social Services Referrals
Connect with our Social Services Team for information about and referrals to resources and services.
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Somali Book
We work with Seattle’s Somali community to publish Somali books for children.
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Southwest Artist Showcase
Each year we display works by local artists at the Southwest Branch.
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Story Time
Enjoy stories, songs, and fun learning activities for babies, toddlers and young children.
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Storyhood
Story’hood is a series of workshops where you can learn to design a location based game.
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Student Success
Discover free programs, services and resources to help students succeed in school.
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Summer of Learning
The Library has offered summer programs for Seattle youth since 1919 – this summer will be our 105th year of summer youth programming!