Photo by Jeff Wilcox from Seattle, WA, USA
SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
In 2004, renowned architect Rem Koolhaas introduced us to his remarkable creation, Seattle Public Library’s Central Library building. The 11-story landmark, glass and steel monument to erudition can hold about 1.5 million books and study materials and over 400 computers, available for public use. What many people don’t realize is that the Central Library, as well as branches, maintains an active calendar of learning events. These events can help you learn a new language or help you master English, if you are a recent arrival. Meet authors, learn to appreciate poetry, master your computer, or get one-on-one help with technical devices. The Central Library maintains a steady schedule of year-round events. Many are held at lunchtime, after work and on weekends, making them perfect for working people. Do you want to learn how to write a better resume? Are you interested in early Seattle architectural history? Would you like help preparing for citizenship? It’s all there, at the library, and it’s all free. And, we’ll bet you didn’t know this: if you hold a Seattle Public Library card, you can not only check out books… you can check out a MUSEUM! The Museum Pass allows you to use your Seattle Public Library card to reserve and print out an admission pass to participating Seattle museums at no charge. Participating museums are: The Burke Museum, The Center for Wooden Boats, EMP Museum, Henry Art Gallery, The Log House Museum, Nordic Heritage Museum, Northwest African American Museum and Wing Luke Museum. Get more details here.