A-Z Programs & Services
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Get free tutoring for help with a class, test preparation or a job application. Available in English, Spanish (español) and Vietnamese (tiếng Việt).
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Find programs and services geared towards adults 50 years and older.
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We offer performances, exhibits, movie screenings and more—all year long.
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We are here to look up information for you, help you with your Library account, offer reading recommendations and more.
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Join us for free author events and book discussions. Many of our past events for book lovers are available online.
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Improve your English, prepare for United States citizenship, or get free help with basic skills for work and life.
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Nurture a love of learning with our “Begin with Books” theme kits for children ages 0-6.
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Every summer we create Book Bingo in English and Lotería de Lectura en español.
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Use our DIY Toolkit to help select titles and facilitate book group meetings.
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The A. Scott Bullitt Lecture in American History features presentations by presidential historians, popular historians, public intellectuals and professors of American History.
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Use our free business resources and get 1:1 help launching or growing your small business or nonprofit.
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Take free classes and explore resources to help you become a United States citizen.
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UNESCO has named Seattle a City of Literature, based on the vitality of its literary culture.
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Get free help connecting to the resources and services you need.
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We can help high school students prepare for graduation and college with Tutor.com
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Executive Director and Chief Librarian Tom Fay invites you to join the Library in a discussion about current and future Library services.
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Día es una celebración a los niños y promueve la alfabetización familiar multicultural. / Día celebrates children and promotes multicultural family literacy.
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Working with the City of Seattle, we promote digital equity through our programs and services.
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Find out what you need to know about voting and elections in King County.
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In support of our mission, we seek to ensure that everyone feels welcome, valued, respected and safe in our spaces, promote intellectual freed, and celebrate diversity in our community through our spaces, collections and programs.
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See what’s on display now at our Level 8 Gallery at the Central Library.
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Enjoy story times with our children's librarians or get outside and explore with outdoor resources.
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Trace your family history with our free 1:1 appointments and genealogy resources.
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Our Genealogy Collection, located on Level 9 of the Central Library, is one of the largest in the Pacific Northwest.
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The Global Reading Challenge is a Battle of the Books program for 4th and 5th graders enrolled in Seattle Public Schools.
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If you are working on a tough homework assignment or have questions about a lesson, come to the Library for Homework Help.
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We help immigrants and people preparing for citizenship with programs and media in English and other languages.
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We support intellectual freedom and uphold the right of all people to freely and confidentially access information as guaranteed by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
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Looking for a job? We have free job and career development resources.
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We have many free programs, events and services for kids and families.
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We can help you understand your legal rights as an immigrant or refugee.
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We host frequent concerts sponsored by the Ladies Musical Club, an organization of women whose mission is to foster appreciation of classical music in the Seattle community through education, performance and awards.
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Learn something new in our free classes for all ages with many offered online.
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Learning Buddies is an education enrichment program for K-5 students at the Beacon Hill, Columbia, Douglass-Truth, NewHolly and West Seattle branches.
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Get help from trusted sources and find online resource to help you navigate civil lawsuits and other legal issues.
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Legendary Children is a late night of extravagant style that spotlights all the gorgeousness of QTPOC communities.
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We welcome and celebrate people across the LGBTQ+ spectrum. We work with local organizations and community members to offer programming for LGBTQ+ patrons and allies.
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The Library Equal Access Program coordinates accessible Library programs, services and assistive resources.
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Seattle Public Schools students and teachers get instant access to our online resources without a Library card.
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Learn Microsoft Office and technology skills online through Microsoft Learn. This free program is available to all Washington State residents.
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With Mobile Library Services, we ensure that everyone in Seattle has access to information, ideas, and stories.
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Use your Library card to get free admission to participating Seattle museums.
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To celebrate children getting their first Library card, children age 0 - 6 will receive a special "My First Library Card" tote bag.
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We offer resources and programs for adults 50+ to learn how to age well and plan for retirement.
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Get outside and explore the natural wonders of Western Washington and beyond with these hiking, camping, biking, fishing and other outdoor recreation guides.
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Find Library events and activities at community locations. Our bookmobiles bring Library services to kids and people who may not be able to get to the Library easily.
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We participate in the Mayor’s Race and Social Justice Initiative to promote and support racial equity in our workplace.
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We offer court-involved individuals, and their families, information and resources to help during and after incarceration.
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The Seattle Public Library is a member of the King County Safe Place program.
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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 is a "one book, one city" program, where people are encouraged to read and discuss the same book.
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Explore free classes and resources on creative writing and publishing.
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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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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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Learn more about current social justice issues through free online resources and programs.
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Connect with our Social Services Team for information about and referrals to resources and services.
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We work with Seattle’s Somali community to publish Somali books for children.
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Each year we display works by local artists at the Southwest Branch.
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Enjoy stories, songs, and fun learning activities for babies, toddlers and young children.
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Story’hood is a series of workshops where you can learn to design a location based game.
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Discover free programs, services and resources to help students succeed in school.
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The Library has offered summer programs for Seattle youth since 1919 – this past summer was our 104th year of summer youth programming!
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We partner with AARP and The United Way of King County to offer free Tax Help.
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Improve your technology skills and learn new software.
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Discover free tutoring, reading recommendations and activities for teens.
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We create reading and resource guides to enhance your local theater experience.
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Discover our diverse and distinctive collections.
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Veteran specialists connect veterans to supportive services.
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K – 12 students in Seattle can get free virtual tutoring from Tutor.com with a Library card or Library Link number. Available in English, Spanish (español) and Vietnamese (tiếng Việt).
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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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Tell us what skill you want to learn and librarians are standing by to help you!