2024 News Release Index
Read news about upcoming Library programs, new services and policy updates. News releases are organized by date of the news release, not the program date.
December
November
October
- The Seattle Public Library Expands Online Language Access in Traditional Chinese - SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY 擴大繁體中文在線語言存取範圍
- Renovated Green Lake Branch Reopens With Celebration That Draws Neighbors, Families, City Leaders
- The Renovated Green Lake Branch Reopens on Monday, Oct. 28 with Celebration
- Celebre El Día de los Muertos con la Biblioteca Pública de Seattle / Celebrate Day of the Dead with the Seattle Public Library
- Accessible Voting Event Offers Audio Assistance with Voting at the Central Library on October 19
September
- October Author Readings and Events with The Seattle Public Library
- “Midlife: Private Parts in Public”: Angela Garbes Explores Female Middle Age in New Event Series at The Seattle Public Library
- Celebrate the freedom to read during Banned Books Week at the Library
- Ayuda Gratuita Con las Tareas de la Biblioteca Pública de Seattle Comienza la Semana del 16 de Septiembre en Nueve Sucursales
- The Seattle Public Library's Free Homework Help Starts the Week of Sept. 16 at Nine Locations
- USCIS Holds Special Naturalization Ceremony at the Central Library
- The Library’s new fall hours schedule to begin on September 25
August
July
June
- Aprenda los conceptos básicos para emprender y administrar una pequeña empresa con la Biblioteca Pública de Seattle y Growing Contigo
- The Seattle Public Library's "Free to Read" Summer of Learning Launches June 24
- Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years of Seattle Gay News Opens at the Central Library on June 24
- June and July 2024 Author Readings and Community Events
May
April
- May 2024 Author and Community Events Feature Amy Tan, Zoe Schlanger, Satsuki Ina and more
- Seattle Reads Celebrates Octavia Butler’s ‘Parable of the Sower’ with Panels, Performances and a Party
- 'Stories From the Streets" Exhibit at the Central Library Spotlights Portraits of Real Change Vendors
- Books Unbanned Report Details the Impact of Censorship on Young People Across The United States
March
- April 2024 Author Readings And Community Events with The Seattle Public Library
- Enjoy the April 8 Solar Eclipse With Free Viewing Glasses From The Seattle Public Library
- All locations of The Seattle Public Library will be closed on March 27 for staff in-service day
- Seattle Reads 2024 Selection is ‘Parable of the Sower’ by Octavia Butler, the “Grande Dame of Science Fiction”
- Join Seattle Writer and Editor Nisi Shawl for a Series on “Reading and Writing the ‘Other’” at The Seattle Public Library
February
- Obtenga ayuda gratuita para preparar su declaración de impuestos en 11 sucursales de la Biblioteca Pública de Seattle
- Fall in Love With These Author Readings and Community Events at The Seattle Public Library
- Ijeoma Oluo to Discuss How Everyday People Can Fight Oppression and Change the World on Friday, Feb. 27 at Langston Seattle
- Path With Art Opens "Winter Visions" Exhibit at The Seattle Public Library's Central Library
January
- The Fifth Annual Black-owned Business Excellence Symposium Celebrates and Empowers Black Businesses Jan. 31 - Feb. 2
- Free Tax Help Offered at 11 Seattle Public Library Locations
- The Central Library to host College Football Playoff National Championship watch party on Monday, Jan. 8
- January 2024 author readings and community events with The Seattle Public Library