The Seattle Public Library

05/26/2026

The largest book club on the West Coast wraps up with a special event on May 31 with George Takei, author of “They Called Us Enemy.” Watch a livestream or join one of our watch parties!

📅 Sunday, May 31, 2 - 3 p.m.
🍿 Join a watch party at the Central Library, Greenwood Branch, and Southwest Branch

The discussion will explore the experiences that led to the creation of his memoir, what it means to be a good neighbor and citizen in the face of overwhelming challenges, and how shared books and stories build stronger communities.

Get the link to the livestream at https://www.spl.org/event-calendar?trumbaEmbed=calendar%3Dkalendaro%26search%3Dgeorge%20takei%20livestream

Thanks to everyone who participated in the inaugural year of One Book, One Coast!

05/22/2026

starts today! Download your Book Bingo card and get reading suggestions for every category at https://www.spl.org/programs-and-services/authors-and-books/book-bingo/2026-book-bingo

05/15/2026

We've got your summer plans covered!
1 week until Book Bingo,
1 month until Summer Quest - our new all-ages program!

Kids, Teens & Adults - Read, Do and Go this summer to win prizes!

Check out our program at: www.spl.org/SummerQuest

05/14/2026

Celebrate Older Americans Month with our featured reading list!
Explore books focused on healthy aging, connection, and lifelong learning here: https://www.spl.org/books-and-media/books-and-ebooks/staff-picks-for-adults-50-plus/champion-your-health-older-adults-month-2026

05/12/2026

Update for tomorrow evening's author talk:

Kevin O'Brien will be stepping in for Nancy Pearl to discuss Laurie Frankel's "Enormous Wings".

Check out Kevin's biography in our event page: https://www.spl.org/event-calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D198957520

05/06/2026

May is Jewish American Heritage Month!
This month, we recognize and celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans to U.S. history, culture and society. Meet me at the Library and check out materials from our displays!

05/05/2026

Join us this evening for a conversation about Tamiko Nimura's new memoir, a reckoning with her father’s death and the Japanese American incarceration.

Event details at: https://www.spl.org/event-calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D197688315

Join UW Press author Tamiko Nimura for the Seattle launch of A PLACE FOR WHAT WE LOSE!
📅 Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM
📍 Seattle Public Library, Central Library
Presented by The Seattle Public Library and cosponsored by Densho and mam's books.

05/05/2026

📷 by : is TODAY – now is the time to show that you support !

Libraries exist to ensure everyone has free access to information and knowledge. And for that, libraries are being targeted more than ever before.

Now is the time to step up and protect libraries. In honor of GiveBIG, all gifts until midnight are DOUBLED up to $20,000!

Donor support is needed to help keep our Library strong and protect everyone's freedom to learn. Make a matched gift at supportspl.org!

05/04/2026

May is Older Americans Month 💙 This year’s theme, Champion Your Health, is a great reminder to take small steps toward feeling your best--whatever that looks like for you.

Looking for ideas or support? We’ve got free programs for adults 50+ to help you stay curious, connected and well: https://www.spl.org/programs-and-services/adults-50-plus/adults-50-plus-calendar