*NOTE: We’ve ramped the calendar back to some level of usefulness, as more events continue being planned, both online and in-person, so let us know if you have something coming up that’s open to the public!*
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Adult Jump Rope Night Feb. 7, 2020 – Jump like never before!
REGISTER for $35, get a free jump rope and have a great time!
https://tinyurl.com/tupeoxkCome support the West Seattle Ninja Jump Rope team by taking an Adult Jump Rope Class! All skill levels are welcome AND you’re supporting a local businesswoman who helps kids build confidence, strength, passion and commitment.
Participant of all skill levels will learn single rope skills and techniques, drills that can be incorporated into their own fitness program and help mastering proper form for optimal results and injury prevention.
This workshop style class will also include really fun partner skills, double dutch, long rope routines with guaranteed success!
REGISTER for $35, get a free jump rope and have a great time!
https://tinyurl.com/tupeoxkWorkshop held at the:
West Seattle Health Club
2629 SW Andover St
From the Seattle Aquarium:
Explore Constellation Park/Richey Viewpoint beach in West Seattle during two winter nighttime low tides with Seattle Aquarium beach naturalists and discover what creatures we see at this time of year. This is a free, family-friendly, drop-in program—no registration necessary! Dress for the weather (bundle up!) and for tide pooling: boots, hats, gloves and a good flashlight are musts.
• Friday, January 10, 8:30–10:30 pm (-2.73 @ 10:40pm)
• Saturday, February 8, 8:30–10:30 pm (-2.45 @ 10:22pm)Location:
Constellation Park/(South) Alki Beach
Directions:
1. Take Spokane St. exit off I–5 to West Seattle
2. Take Admiral Way exit off West Seattle Bridge
3. Stay on Admiral through West Seattle to 63rd Ave SW
4. Turn left at 63rd to Beach Drive SW
5. Park on Beach Drive SW
6. Meet the Naturalists at the canopy at 63rd Ave SW and Beach Dr. SW
Mass casualty events can happen at anytime and anywhere. At your workplace, at the game, during your commute, or even at your house. This free Stop the Bleed training will equip participants with the knowledge to save lives.
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
•Describe the progressive strategy for controlling hemorrhage.
•Demonstrate wound packing and learn about topical hemostatic dressings.
•Explain the rationale for early use of a tourniquet for life-threatening extremity bleeding.
•Demonstrate the appropriate application of a tourniquet to the arm and leg.If you require any special accommodation to participate in this training, please contact the Office of Emergency Management at (206) 233-5076 or SNAP@seattle.gov. For interpretation assistance, at least 5 days advance notice is required.
*Disclaimer: Some graphic images of life threatening bleeding are shown during this class.
Please sign up in advance here:
http://www.seattle.gov/emergency-management–/about-us/event-calendar#/?i=1
Sell vs Remodel’ Workshop
When: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 6:30 pm
Where: Movement Mortgage, 3727 California Ave SW Suite 1-C,
Please call or text 206-512-0352 to RSVP.Description:
Thinking of selling or remodeling your home?
Come to a FREE Sell vs. Remodel Workshop!Many homeowners wonder whether they should sell or remodel their home. We’ll explore both options in-depth and find the solution that’s best for you.
Learn about:
• Typical remodel costs and timelines
• Tips to get a home ready to sell
• Learn which improvements typically add value
• Tips on preparing for a remodel project
• Explore different finance optionsPresented By:
Josh Niederberger, Professional Contractor at Niederberger Contracting
Sam Centioli (NMLS#50704), Loan Originator at Movement Mortgage
JoEllen Wang, Architect at Tiny Beast Design
Heidi Mitchell, Realtor at Keller Williams SeattleIf you are currently working with a licensed real estate broker in the state of Washington, this message is not intended to solicit your business. Each office is independently owned and operated.
Celebrate Leap Day 2020 by getting an extra dessert and a sneak peek into the DGC retail space on Saturday, February 29. We’ll be hosting an afternoon Ice Cream House Party, where we’ll be serving up a special ice cream flavor made with help from Full Tilt Ice Cream and some live music.
When: Saturday, February 29, 2–4 pm
Where: DGC Retail Space, 5444 Delridge Way SWCelebrate Leap Day 2020 (February 29) with an extra dessert!
Delridge Grocery Co-op will be hosting an afternoon Ice Cream House Party, where we’ll be serving up a special ice cream flavor made with help from Full Tilt Ice Cream and some live music.
Bring the family, but also consider inviting a couple of friends who aren’t members yet to tag along.
This is just the start of our new DGC House Party Plan — a return to our roots in how we spread the word about our Co-op and a way that our members can help keep us growing.
If you want an excuse to have a gathering of friends at your house or throw a dinner party, a DGC board member can stop by to give a short introduction to the Co-op to your guests. We will tell you all about it at our own House Party.
Ready Freddy Workshop
Sunday, March 1, 3-3:30 PM
West Seattle Coworking, 6040 California Ave SW
Appropriate for all age groups over 10 years of age
Cost: $8/group (family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, etc.) with pre-registration or $10 at the door
Our Ready Freddy Workshop makes getting prepared for emergencies fun!
Are you ready to dip your toes in the pool of information about emergency preparedness, but not ready to dive into the deep end? Join us on Sunday, March 1st, 2020 for a 30-minute presentation to learn about small steps you can take to get yourself and your home ready in case The Big One hits. There will be plenty of time and opportunity for Q & A at the end, so plan to stay longer. We’d love to visit with you!At the Ready Freddy Workshop, Alice Kuder, founder of Just in Case, will share all kinds of useful information, including supply checklists, instruction sheets and “Help/OK” signs for you to take home.
The workshop is limited to 15 participants and costs just $8/group (bring friends, family, co-workers) if you pre-register, or $10 at the door. The presentation is appropriate for all age groups. To register, go to: http://bit.ly/3-1-20
Everyone who attends will receive a stainless steel, multi-purpose tool. All attendees qualify to win a “Go Kit” duffle bag full of emergency supplies!
More info: https://justincaseplans.com/get-tips-galore-at-our-ready-freddy-workshop/
Join us for a workshop on How to Conduct Productive Meetings.
West Seattle Toastmasters member Brig Henry will lead this one-hour presentation with guided exercises to help attendees learn more about how to conduct productive meetings. This is a free event and all are welcome.
Learn more about our club and find our full meeting schedule at West Seattle Toastmasters 832.
Questions? Contact us via email. Hope to see you there!
*UPDATE: This has been canceled*
A free workshop from the Seattle Office of Emergency Management (registration required):
This presentation provides an overview of the hazards that can impact Seattle, and steps that individuals and families can take to become more prepared to deal with them. This includes guidance on how to develop a disaster plan, build a disaster supply kit, and organize with your neighbors to become better prepared. The presentation also provides an overview of other OEM efforts including the SNAP program, Community Emergency Hubs, and the City’s new alert and notification system, Alert Seattle.
Registration is suggested but not required. Registration helps us estimate attendance and ensure adequate space.
This event is NOT sponsored by The Seattle Public Library.
Looking for easy ways to identify Pacific Northwest trees? Join the Duwamish Longhouse and Seattle Parks and Recreation for a FREE informational program and field identification of prominent low-land tree species with SPR Naturalist, Jacob de Guzman.
Free Native Plant ID Workshop
Native Trees: Identification and EcologySaturday March 7
Program 11:00 am-1:00 pm;
After-Program Outdoor Tree ID Session 1:15pm at Hering’s House Park
Learn how to properly care for your garden tools, including your clippers, loppers, shears, and other implements. Using the West Seattle Tool Library‘s collection for practice, you will learn how to clean and sharpen all the cutting tools in your collection.
Class include a lot of hands-on instruction, so come prepared to get dirty.
Thank you to Seattle Public Utilities for sponsoring this event.
West Seattle Baseball Cleat Exchange
(In partnership w/ WSBB, WSLL, WSGS, Hosted by Second Gear Sports)Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 10 AM – 12 PM
@ Second Gear Sports
6529 California Ave. SW,BRING A PAIR OF CLEATS, GET A PAIR OF CLEATS!!!
Our 4th annual baseball cleat exchange is a great way to save money, recycle/reuse, meet your neighbors and support a small business.
-Bring in your clean used cleats (and any other related gear you’d like to consign) BEFORE March 8th. Then come in on during the cleat exchange and pick up a new pair.
-There will be snacks, drinks and tons of new and used gear.
-Also don’t forget to bring in a food donation for West Seattle Food Bank!!!
At C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor): We’ll be doing collages together and having a LOT of fun. Grab a friend and c’mon! I provide all your materials, all you have to do is show up and have fun. No experience necessary!
For more information, email Linda McClamrock
https://www.etsy.com/listing/675843570/https://www.facebook.com/LindaMcClamrockRecycledPaperCollage/
March 15 – canceled
Everyone wants to live in a hate-free neighborhood. What can you do to make it happen? This two-hour workshop is a great start!
Bystander Intervention Workshop: Help Make Your Neighborhood Hate-Free at Admiral United Church of Christ, 4320 SW Hill St, on Sunday, March 15 from 2-4.
Anti-Hate Alaska Junction, a local grassroots organisation, presents Bystander Intervention Workshop, which use interactive techniques to help attendees learn how to intervene in an aggressive or harassing interaction – protecting the target while not escalating the perpetrator.
Led by Reverend Andrew Conley-Holcom, this experience will increase your confidence about intervening when needed. You’ll learn to bypass your “flight or fight” reaction and bring calm and de-escalation skills if you witness a threatening interaction.
Training is free. Donations are gratefully accepted.
Email antihate3@gmail.com with your name and phone number. Walk-ins welcome. There will be 2 other Bystander Intervention Workshops in West Seattle in 2020: Sunday, May 17 and Sunday, September 13.
A free workshop from the Seattle Office of Emergency Management:
This presentation provides an overview of the hazards that can impact Seattle, and steps that individuals and families can take to become more prepared to deal with them. This includes guidance on how to develop a disaster plan, build a disaster supply kit, and organize with your neighbors to become better prepared. The presentation also provides an overview of other OEM efforts including the SNAP program, Community Emergency Hubs, and the City’s new alert and notification system, Alert Seattle.
Registration is suggested but not required. Registration helps us estimate attendance and ensure adequate space.
This event is NOT sponsored by The Seattle Public Library.
Join us for our annual Princess Angeline Tea at the Duwamish Longhouse to celebrate Princess Angeline and the strong women working in our community. Hear from prominent women from around Seattle on the work they are doing to better our city and the world while enjoying a handmade English-style tea complete with tea sandwiches, petit fours and desserts made by chef David Lee from Food Circle.
$25 per person. Tickets available at:
https://princessangelinetea2020.bpt.me*Limited seating available. Advance ticket purchase is required as no additional seats will be available for purchase at the door.
Business & Beers: A Legal Guide for Small Business Owners
Enjoy a local brew while Attorney Michael Safren presents on some of the most important and foundational legal topics for small business owners. Whether you are an experienced business owner, or are considering starting a business, this presentation will provide you with useful and actionable information. Topics covered include: entity formation; shielding personal assets from corporate liability; key contract terms you should know; and practical tips to help avoid litigation.
Wednesday, March 25, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Future Primitive Brewing, 9832 14th Ave SW, Seattle, WA
FREE
Register: eventbrite.com/e/business-and-beers-a-legal-guide-for-small-business-owners-tickets-91792296229
Spring into biking with West Seattle Tool Library‘s free group bicycle repair. In conjunction with DIY Bikes and the West Seattle Fixers Collective, we will help you get your bike ready to ride, safe and smooth.
We provide the work stands, tools, tubes, cables and other small parts when available. Bring your bikes and any bigger parts you’ll need to replace.
Thank you to Seattle Public Utilities for sponsoring this event.
West Seattle HS Baseball team at the High School Baseball Classic
West Seattle HS vs Ballard HS
in the High School Baseball Classic at T-Mobile Park
4 pm, Saturday, April 4th, 2020Free!
The WSHS Baseball team is also selling tickets to the Mariners game on May 29th at 7:10 pm vs the Atlanta Braves at T-Mobile Park.
100 level tickets – $40 each (down the first base line)
300 level tickets – $20 each (behind home plate)To buy tickets, contact Sheree at tombiz@comcast.net
Join us for an online presentation and workshop on Parliamentary Procedure in Action.
West Seattle Toastmasters member Christine Klimkowski will lead this one-hour fifteen-minute presentation to help attendees better understand parliamentary procedure. This is a free event and all are welcome.
Learn more about our club and find our full meeting schedule at West Seattle Toastmasters 832.
For questions and a link to join the Zoom meeting, contact us via email. Hope to see you there!
Spring Into Action: Practical Business Law
Join Attorney Michael Safren this Spring as he presents on some of the most important and foundational legal topics for small business owners. Topics covered include: entity formation; shielding personal assets from corporate liability; key contract terms you should know; practical tips to help avoid litigation; and business succession planning.
Meet and Mingle with other small business owners and the team from Verity Credit Union and learn legal concepts and strategies to help you protect your business, gain valuable legal and practical insights, and enjoy light snacks and refreshments.
Wednesday, April 22, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Verity Credit Union, 4505 SW California Ave SW
FREE
Register: eventbrite.com/e/spring-into-action-practical-business-law-tickets-93513540517
Spring into Bike Month with West Seattle Tool Library‘s free group bicycle repair. In conjunction with DIY Bikes and the West Seattle Fixers Collective we will help you get your bike ready to ride, safe and smooth.
We provide the work stands, tools, tubes, cables and other small parts when available. Bring your bikes and any bigger parts you’ll need to replace.
Thank you to Seattle Public Utilities for sponsoring this event.
Join us for an online presentation and workshop on Leadership Skills.
West Seattle Toastmasters member John LeCompte will lead this one-hour workshop all about developing leadership skills. This is a free event and all are welcome.
Learn more about our club and find our full meeting schedule at West Seattle Toastmasters 832.
For questions and a link to join the Zoom meeting, contact us via email. Hope to see you there!
Drop into a virtual writing circle, hosted by author Brett Hamil for writing exercises, motivation, and ways to connect with other writers. Registration required.
To receive the link for this event, please click here and select the red date you want to attend. Phone registration also available at 206-322-7030.
In this group, writers introduce themselves, talk about their writing and discuss an evocative opening topic. They are given a prompt and 20-30 minutes of silent writing time, with the opportunity to read what they wrote in a mutually supportive, welcoming environment.
Brett Hamil is a writer, cartoonist and performer in South Seattle. He’s the co-producer of Joketellers Union and the host of the Seattle Process. The Seattle Weekly once called him “the city’s premier political comic.”
Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Have a laptop or pen and paper — and be ready to write!
The Seattle Writes series is made possible with the generous support of The Seattle Public Library Foundation.
Explore the ghazal form of poetry through select readings and writing prompts with Shankar Narayan. Registration required. Click here to register.
Ghazals in South Asia are one of the most popular forms of poetry anywhere. While there has been much analysis of the ghazal’s evolution in English, how the ghazal works as popular art is less accessible to western writers. This class aims to give participants a flavor of that space. In this multi-genre, part-generative, part-analytical class, we’ll listen to versions of ghazals in Urdu, read translations, consider what makes a good ghazal work, and use all that to create our own burning, yearning works. No prior knowledge required — but come ready to engage and to write!
Shankar Narayan explores identity, power, mythology, and technology in a world where the body is flung across borders yet possesses unrivaled power to transcend them. Shankar is a four-time Pushcart Prize nominee and has received awards and fellowships from Kundiman, Hugo House, Jack Straw, Flyway, River Heron, and others. He is a 4Culture grant recipient for Claiming Space, a project to lift the voices of writers of color, and his chapbook, Postcards From the New World, won the Paper Nautilus Debut Series chapbook prize. Shankar draws strength from his global upbringing and from his work at the intersection of technology and civil rights. In Seattle, he awakens to the wonders of Cascadia every day, but his heart yearns east to his other hometown, Delhi. Connect with him at shankarnarayan.net.
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations.
Event Name: Harvest Fest
Host: Osprey Bistro and Tin Dog Brewing
Location: 309 South Cloverdale Street (Cloverdale Business Park)
Dates: October 3rd and 4th, 12 pm-8 pm
Contact: (206) 557 – 4863
Socially distanced and family friendly food and drink event celebrating the changing seasons. Harvest Fest is hosted by Osprey Bistro and Tin Dog Brewing in the Cloverdale Business Park, featuring wursts, schnitzel, bretzel, and other Oktoberfest-inspired meals from Osprey Bistro. Also featuring traditional fall brews from Tin Dog Brewing. Guests can join our celebration by calling to reserve a tent space that provides safe social distance, available for groups up to five. Full $25 tent deposit at time of booking is credited towards party’s food purchase during Harvest Fest.
More info and more detailed menu can be found at www.ospreyseattle.com/havest-fest-2020
Event Name: Harvest Fest
Host: Osprey Bistro and Tin Dog Brewing
Location: 309 South Cloverdale Street (Cloverdale Business Park)
Dates: October 3rd and 4th, 12 pm-8 pm
Contact: (206) 557 – 4863
Socially distanced and family friendly food and drink event celebrating the changing seasons. Harvest Fest is hosted by Osprey Bistro and Tin Dog Brewing in the Cloverdale Business Park, featuring wursts, schnitzel, bretzel, and other Oktoberfest-inspired meals from Osprey Bistro. Also featuring traditional fall brews from Tin Dog Brewing. Guests can join our celebration by calling to reserve a tent space that provides safe social distance, available for groups up to five. Full $25 tent deposit at time of booking is credited towards party’s food purchase during Harvest Fest.
More info and more detailed menu can be found at www.ospreyseattle.com/havest-fest-2020
From the sentence level to the paragraph, engage with the building blocks of your work with Karen Finneyfrock. Registration required. Click here to register.
In this workshop, we’ll dive into the language of the novel, from the sentence level, to dialog, to the work of the paragraph. We will examine sample texts together and talk about how they work. Come prepared to write.
Karen Finneyfrock is a poet and novelist in Seattle, WA. She is the author of two young adult novels: The Sweet Revenge of Celia Door and Starbird Murphy and the World Outside, both published by Viking Children’s Books. She is one of the editors of the anthology Courage: Daring Poems for Gutsy Girls and the author of Ceremony for the Choking Ghost, both released on Write Bloody press. She is a former Writer-in-Residence at Richard Hugo House in Seattle and teaches for Seattle Arts and Lectures’ Writers-in-the-Schools program.
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations.
Enjoy a bilingual StoryWalk® about the Day of the Dead at South Park Library! Families are invited to read “The Day of the Dead/El Día de los Muertos” by Bob Barner by walking around the branch and viewing the pages in the windows. The colorful illustrations and rhyming text are perfect for celebrating this special holiday that honors our loved ones. (Please wear a mask and maintain social distance while enjoying the StoryWalk®)
Las familias están invitadas a leer “The Day of the Dead/El Día de los Muertos” de Bob Barner caminando alrededor de la sucursal y viendo las páginas en las ventanas. Las ilustraciones coloridas y el texto en rima son perfectos para celebrar esta fiesta especial que honra a nuestros seres queridos. (Por favor, póngase una mascarilla y mantenga distancia social mientras disfruta del StoryWalk®”
Enjoy a bilingual StoryWalk® about the Day of the Dead at South Park Library! Families are invited to read “The Day of the Dead/El Día de los Muertos” by Bob Barner by walking around the branch and viewing the pages in the windows. The colorful illustrations and rhyming text are perfect for celebrating this special holiday that honors our loved ones. (Please wear a mask and maintain social distance while enjoying the StoryWalk®)
Las familias están invitadas a leer “The Day of the Dead/El Día de los Muertos” de Bob Barner caminando alrededor de la sucursal y viendo las páginas en las ventanas. Las ilustraciones coloridas y el texto en rima son perfectos para celebrar esta fiesta especial que honra a nuestros seres queridos. (Por favor, póngase una mascarilla y mantenga distancia social mientras disfruta del StoryWalk®”
Enjoy a bilingual StoryWalk® about the Day of the Dead at South Park Library! Families are invited to read “The Day of the Dead/El Día de los Muertos” by Bob Barner by walking around the branch and viewing the pages in the windows. The colorful illustrations and rhyming text are perfect for celebrating this special holiday that honors our loved ones. (Please wear a mask and maintain social distance while enjoying the StoryWalk®)
Las familias están invitadas a leer “The Day of the Dead/El Día de los Muertos” de Bob Barner caminando alrededor de la sucursal y viendo las páginas en las ventanas. Las ilustraciones coloridas y el texto en rima son perfectos para celebrar esta fiesta especial que honra a nuestros seres queridos. (Por favor, póngase una mascarilla y mantenga distancia social mientras disfruta del StoryWalk®”
Enjoy a bilingual StoryWalk® about the Day of the Dead at South Park Library! Families are invited to read “The Day of the Dead/El Día de los Muertos” by Bob Barner by walking around the branch and viewing the pages in the windows. The colorful illustrations and rhyming text are perfect for celebrating this special holiday that honors our loved ones. (Please wear a mask and maintain social distance while enjoying the StoryWalk®)
Las familias están invitadas a leer “The Day of the Dead/El Día de los Muertos” de Bob Barner caminando alrededor de la sucursal y viendo las páginas en las ventanas. Las ilustraciones coloridas y el texto en rima son perfectos para celebrar esta fiesta especial que honra a nuestros seres queridos. (Por favor, póngase una mascarilla y mantenga distancia social mientras disfruta del StoryWalk®”
Enjoy a bilingual StoryWalk® about the Day of the Dead at South Park Library! Families are invited to read “The Day of the Dead/El Día de los Muertos” by Bob Barner by walking around the branch and viewing the pages in the windows. The colorful illustrations and rhyming text are perfect for celebrating this special holiday that honors our loved ones. (Please wear a mask and maintain social distance while enjoying the StoryWalk®)
Las familias están invitadas a leer “The Day of the Dead/El Día de los Muertos” de Bob Barner caminando alrededor de la sucursal y viendo las páginas en las ventanas. Las ilustraciones coloridas y el texto en rima son perfectos para celebrar esta fiesta especial que honra a nuestros seres queridos. (Por favor, póngase una mascarilla y mantenga distancia social mientras disfruta del StoryWalk®”
Enjoy a bilingual StoryWalk® about the Day of the Dead at South Park Library! Families are invited to read “The Day of the Dead/El Día de los Muertos” by Bob Barner by walking around the branch and viewing the pages in the windows. The colorful illustrations and rhyming text are perfect for celebrating this special holiday that honors our loved ones. (Please wear a mask and maintain social distance while enjoying the StoryWalk®)
Las familias están invitadas a leer “The Day of the Dead/El Día de los Muertos” de Bob Barner caminando alrededor de la sucursal y viendo las páginas en las ventanas. Las ilustraciones coloridas y el texto en rima son perfectos para celebrar esta fiesta especial que honra a nuestros seres queridos. (Por favor, póngase una mascarilla y mantenga distancia social mientras disfruta del StoryWalk®”
Enjoy a bilingual StoryWalk® about the Day of the Dead at South Park Library! Families are invited to read “The Day of the Dead/El Día de los Muertos” by Bob Barner by walking around the branch and viewing the pages in the windows. The colorful illustrations and rhyming text are perfect for celebrating this special holiday that honors our loved ones. (Please wear a mask and maintain social distance while enjoying the StoryWalk®)
Las familias están invitadas a leer “The Day of the Dead/El Día de los Muertos” de Bob Barner caminando alrededor de la sucursal y viendo las páginas en las ventanas. Las ilustraciones coloridas y el texto en rima son perfectos para celebrar esta fiesta especial que honra a nuestros seres queridos. (Por favor, póngase una mascarilla y mantenga distancia social mientras disfruta del StoryWalk®”
Enjoy a bilingual StoryWalk® about the Day of the Dead at South Park Library! Families are invited to read “The Day of the Dead/El Día de los Muertos” by Bob Barner by walking around the branch and viewing the pages in the windows. The colorful illustrations and rhyming text are perfect for celebrating this special holiday that honors our loved ones. (Please wear a mask and maintain social distance while enjoying the StoryWalk®)
Las familias están invitadas a leer “The Day of the Dead/El Día de los Muertos” de Bob Barner caminando alrededor de la sucursal y viendo las páginas en las ventanas. Las ilustraciones coloridas y el texto en rima son perfectos para celebrar esta fiesta especial que honra a nuestros seres queridos. (Por favor, póngase una mascarilla y mantenga distancia social mientras disfruta del StoryWalk®”
Enjoy a bilingual StoryWalk® about the Day of the Dead at South Park Library! Families are invited to read “The Day of the Dead/El Día de los Muertos” by Bob Barner by walking around the branch and viewing the pages in the windows. The colorful illustrations and rhyming text are perfect for celebrating this special holiday that honors our loved ones. (Please wear a mask and maintain social distance while enjoying the StoryWalk®)
Las familias están invitadas a leer “The Day of the Dead/El Día de los Muertos” de Bob Barner caminando alrededor de la sucursal y viendo las páginas en las ventanas. Las ilustraciones coloridas y el texto en rima son perfectos para celebrar esta fiesta especial que honra a nuestros seres queridos. (Por favor, póngase una mascarilla y mantenga distancia social mientras disfruta del StoryWalk®”
Writing Fiction – Creating Settings with Silver Kite. All ages welcome. Registration is required.
Register on the Silver Kite website.
Please enter ‘SPL2020‘ to access the website.Fictional characters live or spend their time in places that shape them, reflect and influence who they are, and support and move the plot along. We’ll explore the role of setting in fiction by looking at some published examples, and doing writing exercises to explore the way settings can anchor and develop our stories.
Supplies needed: paper, pen or pencil.
Facilitated by Pearl Klein.
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations.
Enjoy a bilingual StoryWalk® about the Day of the Dead at South Park Library! Families are invited to read “The Day of the Dead/El Día de los Muertos” by Bob Barner by walking around the branch and viewing the pages in the windows. The colorful illustrations and rhyming text are perfect for celebrating this special holiday that honors our loved ones. (Please wear a mask and maintain social distance while enjoying the StoryWalk®)
Las familias están invitadas a leer “The Day of the Dead/El Día de los Muertos” de Bob Barner caminando alrededor de la sucursal y viendo las páginas en las ventanas. Las ilustraciones coloridas y el texto en rima son perfectos para celebrar esta fiesta especial que honra a nuestros seres queridos. (Por favor, póngase una mascarilla y mantenga distancia social mientras disfruta del StoryWalk®”
Enjoy a bilingual StoryWalk® about the Day of the Dead at South Park Library! Families are invited to read “The Day of the Dead/El Día de los Muertos” by Bob Barner by walking around the branch and viewing the pages in the windows. The colorful illustrations and rhyming text are perfect for celebrating this special holiday that honors our loved ones. (Please wear a mask and maintain social distance while enjoying the StoryWalk®)
Las familias están invitadas a leer “The Day of the Dead/El Día de los Muertos” de Bob Barner caminando alrededor de la sucursal y viendo las páginas en las ventanas. Las ilustraciones coloridas y el texto en rima son perfectos para celebrar esta fiesta especial que honra a nuestros seres queridos. (Por favor, póngase una mascarilla y mantenga distancia social mientras disfruta del StoryWalk®”
Enjoy a bilingual StoryWalk® about the Day of the Dead at South Park Library! Families are invited to read “The Day of the Dead/El Día de los Muertos” by Bob Barner by walking around the branch and viewing the pages in the windows. The colorful illustrations and rhyming text are perfect for celebrating this special holiday that honors our loved ones. (Please wear a mask and maintain social distance while enjoying the StoryWalk®)
Las familias están invitadas a leer “The Day of the Dead/El Día de los Muertos” de Bob Barner caminando alrededor de la sucursal y viendo las páginas en las ventanas. Las ilustraciones coloridas y el texto en rima son perfectos para celebrar esta fiesta especial que honra a nuestros seres queridos. (Por favor, póngase una mascarilla y mantenga distancia social mientras disfruta del StoryWalk®”
Enjoy a bilingual StoryWalk® about the Day of the Dead at South Park Library! Families are invited to read “The Day of the Dead/El Día de los Muertos” by Bob Barner by walking around the branch and viewing the pages in the windows. The colorful illustrations and rhyming text are perfect for celebrating this special holiday that honors our loved ones. (Please wear a mask and maintain social distance while enjoying the StoryWalk®)
Las familias están invitadas a leer “The Day of the Dead/El Día de los Muertos” de Bob Barner caminando alrededor de la sucursal y viendo las páginas en las ventanas. Las ilustraciones coloridas y el texto en rima son perfectos para celebrar esta fiesta especial que honra a nuestros seres queridos. (Por favor, póngase una mascarilla y mantenga distancia social mientras disfruta del StoryWalk®”
Introduction to Acting with Silver Kite. All ages welcome. Registration is required.
Register on the Silver Kite website.
Please enter ‘SPL2020‘ to access the website.During this interactive workshop, you’ll learn some of the basic principles of acting – body, voice and space. We’ll also try a few acting exercises. No experience required!
Facilitated by Bobbi Kidder.
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations.
Enjoy a bilingual StoryWalk® about the Day of the Dead at South Park Library! Families are invited to read “The Day of the Dead/El Día de los Muertos” by Bob Barner by walking around the branch and viewing the pages in the windows. The colorful illustrations and rhyming text are perfect for celebrating this special holiday that honors our loved ones. (Please wear a mask and maintain social distance while enjoying the StoryWalk®)
Las familias están invitadas a leer “The Day of the Dead/El Día de los Muertos” de Bob Barner caminando alrededor de la sucursal y viendo las páginas en las ventanas. Las ilustraciones coloridas y el texto en rima son perfectos para celebrar esta fiesta especial que honra a nuestros seres queridos. (Por favor, póngase una mascarilla y mantenga distancia social mientras disfruta del StoryWalk®”
Are you turning 65 and planning for Medicare or considering changing your plans? Attend our virtual workshop series to get up-to-date information. Join on our two-part series on Medicare. Registration required. Please register for each class separately.
Click here to register for the November 7th class. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
November 7: Medicare Made Clear. This workshop will provide an overview of the different parts of Medicare (Parts A, B, C. D and supplements), what they cover, and how they work. There will be a discussion of the different ways you can receive your benefits, including the pros and cons of each, and approximate costs. We will also cover enrollment and eligibility guidelines.
November 14: Medicare Drug Coverage 101. This workshop gives an overview of Medicare Part D drug coverage including when to enroll, how to calculate your costs and select a plan, the four stages of coverage, and additional resources if you need help with the cost of your prescriptions. (register for November 14th event here.)
*The presenter, Jean Cormier, is an independent agent and is not connected with the Federal Medicare Program.
Please register for each class separately.
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations.
Sip and Paint with Watercolors with Silver Kite. All ages welcome. Registration is required.
Register on the Silver Kite website. Please enter ‘SPL2020‘ to access the website. Password is case sensitive.
Join us for a step-by-step watercolor painting workshop. Grab a beverage of choice and spend an hour with us talking and making art together.
Supplies needed: watercolor paints, flat brush, pointed round brush, mixed media or watercolor paper, cup of water, painter’s tape.
Facilitated by Nani Trias.
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations.
Enjoy a bilingual StoryWalk® about the Day of the Dead at South Park Library! Families are invited to read “The Day of the Dead/El Día de los Muertos” by Bob Barner by walking around the branch and viewing the pages in the windows. The colorful illustrations and rhyming text are perfect for celebrating this special holiday that honors our loved ones. (Please wear a mask and maintain social distance while enjoying the StoryWalk®)
Las familias están invitadas a leer “The Day of the Dead/El Día de los Muertos” de Bob Barner caminando alrededor de la sucursal y viendo las páginas en las ventanas. Las ilustraciones coloridas y el texto en rima son perfectos para celebrar esta fiesta especial que honra a nuestros seres queridos. (Por favor, póngase una mascarilla y mantenga distancia social mientras disfruta del StoryWalk®”
Music and Memories: the 1960s with Silver Kite. All ages welcome. Registration is required.
Register on the Silver Kite website.
Please enter ‘SPL2020‘ to access the website. Password is case-sensitive.Everyday objects, old photos, advertisements, and favorite music become sparks for celebrations of past and present moments during this interactive storytelling workshop. Engage in a reminiscence session, share stories, and sing along to musical favorites from the 1960s.
This workshop has been designed and will be facilitated for persons living with dementia and their care partners. We welcome other family members and friends of all ages to join participants in these activities.
Facilitated by Jen Kulik.
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations.
Are you turning 65 and planning for Medicare or considering changing your plans? Attend our virtual workshop series to get up-to-date information. Join on our two-part series on Medicare. Registration required. Please register for each class separately.
Click here to register. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
November 7: Medicare Made Clear. This workshop will provide an overview of the different parts of Medicare (Parts A, B, C. D and supplements), what they cover, and how they work. There will be a discussion of the different ways you can receive your benefits, including the pros and cons of each, and approximate costs. We will also cover enrollment and eligibility guidelines.
November 14: Medicare Drug Coverage 101. This workshop gives an overview of Medicare Part D drug coverage including when to enroll, how to calculate your costs and select a plan, the four stages of coverage, and additional resources if you need help with the cost of your prescriptions.*The presenter, Jean Cormier, is an independent agent and is not connected with the Federal Medicare Program.
Please register for each class separately.
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations.
Paper Ornaments with Silver Kite. All ages welcome. Registration is required.
Register on the Silver Kite website. Please enter ‘SPL2020‘ to access the website. Password is case-sensitive.
Learn how to turn flat pieces of paper into 3-dimensional shapes. We’ll cut, bend, fold and attach paper to create art from your recycling bin.
Supplies needed: Assortment of paper (computer paper, card stock, magazines, paper bags or construction paper), scissors, glue, tape, stapler.
Facilitated by Suzie Treinen.
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations.
Advanced Drawing with Silver Kite. All ages welcome. Registration is required.
Register on the Silver Kite website. Please enter ‘SPL2020‘ to access the website. Password is case-sensitive.
In this hands-on, step-by-step advanced drawing workshop, we’ll be re-visiting shading, tone, and values within portrait and figure drawing. We’ll look at forms as shapes and use outlines with intention. Join us to push your drawing skill sets to the next level.
Supplies needed: paper, pencil, erase.
Facilitated by Noel Sherrard.
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations.
Dances of Gratitude with Silver Kite. All ages welcome. Registration is required.
Register on the Silver Kite website. Please enter ‘SPL2020‘ to access the website. Password is case sensitive.
Join us to learn traditional dances of thanks and praise. Through dance, feel our togetherness and dance our thanks-giving.
Supplies needed: chair.
Facilitated by Susan Wickett-Ford.
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations.
Attend free drop-in writing circles facilitated by established local writers from Hugo House! Bring something you’re working on, or just come ready to write. Registration required.
To receive the link for this event, please click here and select the red date you want to attend. Phone registration also available at 206-322-7030.
In this group, we’ll focus on generative writing through poetry prompts. The session will begin with introductions and a short warm-up, after which we’ll read two separate poems and write in response to those. At times writers will be invited to create community through sharing words or ideas with other writers in small groups. Attendees will leave the class with 2-3 new drafts of poems. Designed for all writers, this group supports poets as well those working in other genres, as the skills practiced in poetry can be thought of as “cross-training” for memoir and fiction, too.
Jeanine Walker was a 2015 Jack Straw Writer and has published poems in Cimarron Review, Narrative, Pleiades, and Web Conjunctions. She holds a Ph.D. in Creative Writing from the University of Houston and teaches for Writers in the Schools.
Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Have a laptop or pen and paper — and be ready to write!
Holiday Paper Decorations with Silver Kite. All ages welcome. Registration is required.
Register on the Silver Kite website. Please enter ‘SPL2020‘ to access the website. Password is case sensitive.
Brighten up the season with festive paper decorations. In this class, we’ll make paper ornaments and garlands which you can use to spruce up your digs.
Supplies needed: assortment of paper (construction paper, card stock, printer paper, paper from the recycling bin), scissors, glue stick or liquid glue, circle template (round jar lid or 16 oz. canned food can), paper clips, small pieces of wire or needle and thread.
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations.
Visual Journaling with Silver Kite. All ages welcome. Registration is required.
Register on the Silver Kite website. Please enter ‘SPL2020‘ to access the website. Password is case-sensitive. The password is case sensitive. Enter SPL in caps.
Explore ways to record daily experiences and memories by creating a visual journal in this hands-on workshop. Learn basic drawing and watercolor skills to create a journal.
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations. Captions are available for all recorded Library programs.
Event Information: info@silverkite.us
Newspaper Pots with SilverKite. All ages welcome. Registration is required.
Register on the Silver Kite website. Please enter ‘SPL2020‘ to access the website. Password is case-sensitive. The password is case sensitive. Enter SPL in caps.
Do you have a stack of newspapers sitting at home and want to explore ways to re-use or upcycle them? Celebrate the beginning of spring by making a garden container from newspaper. During this hands-on workshop, participants will make and decorate two different styles of seed-starting newspaper pots.
Supplies needed: 2-3 sections of newspaper, masking tape, scissors, cup or glass 3 – 5″ in diameter, marker.
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations. Captions are available for all recorded Library programs.
Event Information: info@silverkite.us
Got something cooking? Come learn about the requirements & regulations for opening or expanding a food business! Registration required.
Click here to register via EventBrite.
Whether you are starting or expanding your food business, the City of Seattle’s Office of Economic Development (OED) offers resources that will help you succeed. Whether you are looking for help navigating the regulatory requirements for getting your food business started, looking for financial help, counseling on various aspects of your food business, or advice on how to trouble shoot an issue or figure out next steps, this orientation will help you get connected to a variety of resources available to you. Bring your questions to this orientation and meet the City of Seattle’s OED who can help guide you through the resources that will help you get started and grow.
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations. Captions are available for all recorded Library programs.
Interested in learning how to protect your inventions as intellectual property? Learn the ways patent laws can protect and enhance your business. Registration required.
Click here to register.
A link to the event will be emailed to those that register prior to the event.
Learn the basics of intellectual property law from students with the University of Washington School of Law’s Entrepreneurial Law Clinic. Learn how to use intellectual property to help strengthen and grow your business from current law school students.
Attend this free workshop to learn:
- How patents protect an invention;
- Different types of patents
- Patent process
- Understanding the risks of early disclosure
- Patent Pro Bono Program, Law School Clinic Program, and other USPTO resources and assistance programs
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations. Captions are available for all recorded Library programs.
Attend free drop-in writing circles facilitated by established local writers from Hugo House! Bring something you’re working on, or just come ready to write.Registration required.
To receive the link for this event, please click here and select the red date you want to attend. Phone registration also available at 206-322-7030.
In this group, we’ll focus on generative writing through poetry prompts. The session will begin with introductions and a short warm-up, after which we’ll read two separate poems and write in response to those. At times writers will be invited to create community through sharing words or ideas with other writers in small groups. Attendees will leave the class with 2-3 new drafts of poems. Designed for all writers, this group supports poets as well those working in other genres, as the skills practiced in poetry can be thought of as “cross-training” for memoir and fiction, too.
Jeanine Walker was a 2015 Jack Straw Writer and has published poems in Cimarron Review, Narrative, Pleiades, and Web Conjunctions. She holds a Ph.D. in Creative Writing from the University of Houston and teaches for Writers in the Schools.
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations. Captions are available for all recorded Library programs.
Attend free drop-in writing circles facilitated by established local writers from Hugo House! Bring something you’re working on, or just come ready to write. Registration required.
To receive the link for this event, please click here and select the red date you want to attend. Phone registration also available at 206-322-7030.
Our mission during this time of distraction, artistic fatigue, and social isolation is to create a regular time and space for writers to write and to meet each other. In this group, writers introduce themselves and are provided optional fiction, poetry and nonfiction prompts to work on for 60-70 minutes of sustained silent writing time, though they are more than welcome to work on their own projects instead. Small group breakout sessions at the end of our time together encourage participants to share and respond to work generated during the session, or just get to know the other writers in the group.
Alma García’s short fiction has appeared in Narrative Magazine, Kweli Journal and Bluestem, among others. She holds an MFA from the University of Arizona and has received numerous writing awards. Her novel is currently under consideration at several publishing houses.
Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Have a laptop or pen and paper — and be ready to write!
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations. Captions are available for all recorded Library programs.
Beginning Drawing with Silver Kite. All ages welcome. Registration is required.
Register on the Silver Kite website. Please enter ‘SPL2020‘ to access the website. Password is case-sensitive. Enter SPL in caps.
Expand your portrait drawing abilities with a step-by-step instructional demonstration in this hands-on workshop. We’ll focus on approach, facial proportions and provide handy tips.
Supplies needed: pencil, 5-6 sheets of paper, eraser, markers.
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations.
Self-Published: Making Books with SilverKite. Registration is required.
Register on the Silver Kite website. Please enter ‘SPL2020‘ to access the website. Password is case-sensitive. Enter SPL in caps.
Learn to make a variety of small, handmade books using simple bookbinding techniques.
Supplies needed: variety of paper or card stock (printer, construction or craft paper)l, favorite drawing materials, stapler, scissors, 1/4″ hole punch or awl, stick (popsicle, coffee stirrer, chopstick, pencil), rubber band, glue stick, paper clips.
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations.
Starting or growing a business and need to learn the legal aspects of hiring employees? Learn how to navigate HR/employment legal issues. Registration required.
Click here to register.
A link to the event will be emailed to those that register prior to the event.
Learn the basics of employment law from students with the University of Washington School of Law’s Entrepreneurial Law Clinic. Curious about what you should know about hiring employees? Want to understand the process for hiring employees in Washington State? Attend this free workshop given by the UW Entrepreneurial Law Clinic to learn:
- The difference between an independent contractor and an employee;
- The legal requirements of hiring an employee; and
- The employment-related laws you should be aware of
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations. Captions are available for all recorded Library programs.
Beginning Poetry with Silver Kite. All ages welcome. Registration is required.
Register on the Silver Kite website. Please enter ‘SPL2020‘ to access the website. Password is case-sensitive. Enter SPL in caps.
Learn how to craft poems reflective of your life experiences through a series of writing exercises.
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations.
Sip and Paint Acrylics with Silver Kite. All ages welcome. Registration is required.
Register on the Silver Kite website. Please enter ‘SPL2020‘ to access the website. Password is case-sensitive. The password is case sensitive. Enter SPL in caps.
Join us for a step-by-step painting workshop. Grab a beverage of your choice and spend an hour with us talking and making art together.
Supplies needed: acrylic paints, 1” flat brush, 1″ angled brush, 1-2 pointed round brushes, mixed media paper if available, paint palette or white plate.
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations. Captions are available for all recorded Library programs.
Event Information: info@silverkite.us
Phones today are equipped with ever better cameras and a wealth of apps to make the very most of what they offer. Registration required. Click here to register.
The results are stunning and more and more stealing the show from traditional cameras. Are you keeping up? Learn how to get the very most out of your phone camera and all the advantages it offers, including settings like zoom, focus and proper exposure, use of flash and self-timer plus add-ons and apps. Also explore how to design your photographs, composing compelling, truly memorable images. For any skill level using any Apple or Android phones.
The job skills, life skills, & digital creativity classes are made possible by support from The Seattle Public Library Foundation, and in partnership with South Seattle College. This workshop is free and everyone is welcome. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required. Each class has limited capacity, so please register as soon as possible.
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations.
Nature Portraits with Silver Kite. All ages welcome. Registration is required.
Register on the Silver Kite website. Please enter ‘SPL2020‘ to access the website. Password is case-sensitive. The password is case sensitive. Enter SPL in caps.
Learn how to create portraits and other artwork by using objects from nature.
Supplies needed: a small bag of nature objects (leaves, flowers, sticks, grass, herbs), stiff paper (construction or printer paper, cardstock), white glue, markers.
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations. Captions are available for all recorded Library programs.
Event Information: info@silverkite.us
Folk Dance with SilverKite. All ages welcome. Registration is required.
Register on the Silver Kite website. Please enter ‘SPL2020‘ to access the website. Password is case-sensitive. Enter SPL in caps.
Explore village dances from around the world through this hands-on and feet-on workshop.
This workshop has been designed and will be facilitated for persons living with memory loss and their care partners. We welcome other family members and friends of all ages to join us.
Supplies needed: your favorite chair
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations.
Sip and Paint Watercolors with Silver Kite. All ages welcome. Registration is required.
Register on the Silver Kite website. Please enter ‘SPL2020‘ to access the website. (The password is case sensitive. Enter SPL in caps.)
Join us for a step-by-step watercolor painting workshop. Grab a beverage of choice and spend an hour talking and make art together.
Supplies needed: watercolor paints, paint brushes (1″ flat brush and pointed round brush), mixed media or watercolor paper, cup of water, painter’s tape.
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations. Captions are available for all recorded Library programs.
Mindfulness with Silver Kite. All ages welcome. Registration is required.
Register on the Silver Kite website. Please enter ‘SPL2020‘ to access the website. Password is case-sensitive. The password is case sensitive. Enter SPL in caps.
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations. Captions are available for all recorded Library programs.
Event Information: info@silverkite.us
Indian Cooking with SilverKite. All ages welcome. All ages welcome. Registration is required.
Register on the Silver Kite website. Please enter ‘SPL2020‘ to access the website. Password is case-sensitive. Enter SPL in caps.
Learn how to make South Indian Chicken Coconut Curry with Potatoes.
Chicken curries come in many variations. South Indian chicken curries are rich in aromatic spices, in a mixture tempered by the smoothness of coconut milk. This South Indian chicken curry pairs well with basmati rice and vegetables.
The ingredients list will be sent with the registration confirmation.
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations.
Origami for Beginners with Silver Kite. All ages welcome. Registration is required.
Register on the Silver Kite website. Please enter ‘SPL2020‘ to access the website. Password is case-sensitive. The password is case sensitive. Enter SPL in caps.
Make a mini world from paper. Learn the basic folds of origami and use them to create fun shapes and animals.
Supplies needed: origami paper, 6″ square or larger or a light-weight paper cut into squares
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations. Captions are available for all recorded Library programs.
Event Information: info@silverkite.us
Memoir Writing with SilverKite. All ages welcome. Registration is required.
Register on the Silver Kite website. Please enter ‘SPL2020‘ to access the website. The password is case sensitive. Enter SPL in caps.
Join us in this interactive, creative nonfiction writing workshop and learn basic strategies for capturing your life stories. Enjoy reminiscence activities and life story-based writing exercises.
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations. Captions are available for all recorded Library programs.
Event Information: info@silverkite.us
Landscape Poetry with Silver Kite. All ages welcome. Registration is required.
Register on the Silver Kite website.
Please enter ‘SPL2020‘ to access the website. Password is case-sensitive.During this workshop, we’ll explore settings that hold special meaning through reminiscence activities. We’ll share personal stories and, together, create a mural of landscape memories captured in visual images, words and phrases.
Supplies needed: paper, pen and pencil.
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations.
Beginning Watercolors with Silver Kite. All ages welcome. All ages welcome. Registration is required.
Register on the Silver Kite website. Please enter ‘SPL2020‘ to access the website. Password is case sensitive.
Learn basic watercolor techniques by exploring color and color mixing.
Supplies needed: watercolors, brush, cup of water, pencil, thick marker or Sharpie, watercolor paper if available
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations.
Designed for individuals unsure of where to begin in writing a resume. We’ll discuss the purpose of a resume, the various sections within a resume, different resume styles, and strategies for formatting. Registration required. Click here to register.
We’ll discuss the purpose of a resume, the various sections within a resume, different resume styles, and strategies for formatting.
The job skills & digital creativity classes are made possible by support from The Seattle Public Library Foundation, and in partnership with South Seattle College. This workshop is free and everyone is welcome. Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required. Each class has a 50 person capacity, so please register as soon as possible.
ADA Accommodations: We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations. Captions are available for all recorded Library programs.