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Teen Space at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Teens. Language: English. Summary: Need a space to be creative and have fun? Come to Teen Space at the Ballard Branch -- it’s a place to meet up and hang out! Full Description: Teen Space at the Ballard Branch: a place to meet up and hang out! Why not get out of the house for a while and head to the library? Come alone or bring your friends -- then make new friends!
In February we will also:
Screen Book Trailers
10 very short book trailers made by Mr. King's Whitman Middle School students last semester. Could they inspire us to make our own?
Create Art for the Teen Space Art Gallery
Bring your artwork along . . . or make some art on the spot! Even doodles are… Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Sunday, February 5, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Free Tax Help at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Adults. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library, AARP and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to individuals. The free service is not available for business tax returns.
Drop-in Tax Help is offered on a first come, first served basis. No reservation is required.
IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) at all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at
www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Drop-in only. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/audiences/adults.
Monday, February 6, 2012, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Baby Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is baby story time at the Ballard branch! Bring your babies to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children's librarian. Stay afterwards and watch your babies play and meet other parents and care providers. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Pajama Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your family to the Ballard Branch for an evening of stories, songs and a simple craft. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM.
Preschool Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your preschooler to the Ballard Branch for stories, songs and fingerplays. All are welcome. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Toddler Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your toddler to the Ballard Branch for stories, songs and fingerplays. Everyone is welcome. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 11:30 AM – 11:50 AM.
Free Tax Help at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Adults. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library, AARP and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to individuals. The free service is not available for business tax returns.
Drop-in Tax Help is offered on a first come, first served basis. No reservation is required.
IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) at all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at
www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Drop-in only. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/audiences/adults.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
'It's About Time Writers' Reading Series' at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Summary: The Ballard Branch welcomes the 268th meeting of the "It's About Time Writers' Reading Series," featuring author readings and open mikes. Full Description: This month's presentation features the work of Paula Friedman, Larry Ebersole and Cancer Lifeline's "Writing for the Moment" class. There will be a short lecture by Don Harmon on The Writer's Craft.
Before the author readings, open mike time is available for three minutes per person. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More...: itsaboutimewriters.homestead.com. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
SNAP: Emergency and Natural Disaster Preparation at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Summary: Learn how to put together a disaster supply kit, create a family disaster plan, and organize with your neighbors to take care of each other when disaster strikes. Bring your own lunch and enjoy! Full Description: Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare (SNAP) is offered at various libraries throughout the City to help residents and neighborhoods become better prepared for disasters. This interactive and informative program teaches simple steps that don’t take a lot of time or money. You’ll learn that preparedness can be fun and empowering! Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More...: http://www.seattle.gov/emergency. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Meet author Matt Ruff at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Summary: Local author Matt Ruff reads from his new alternate history novel, "The Mirage.". Full Description: Matt Ruff has written a multilayered thriller, full of geopolitical and moral intrigue, that presents an alternate history of 9/11. In "The Mirage," the center of the free world is located in the Middle East, in the United Arab States. North America is home to a war zone known as the Christian States of America. When the attack happens, it’s on 11/9, and the roles are reversed.
In its starred review, Publishers Weekly says "The Mirage" is "both entertaining and provocative, exactly what the best popular… View in Catalog: "The Mirage" by Matt Ruff. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing courtesy of the event's co-sponsor, Secret Garden Bookshop in Ballard. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Free Tax Help at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Adults. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library, AARP and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to individuals. The free service is not available for business tax returns.
Drop-in Tax Help is offered on a first come, first served basis. No reservation is required.
IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) at all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at
www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Drop-in only. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/audiences/adults.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Baby Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is baby story time at the Ballard branch! Bring your babies to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children's librarian. Stay afterwards and watch your babies play and meet other parents and care providers. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Pajama Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your family to the Ballard Branch for an evening of stories, songs and a simple craft. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM.
Preschool Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your preschooler to the Ballard Branch for stories, songs and fingerplays. All are welcome. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Toddler Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your toddler to the Ballard Branch for stories, songs and fingerplays. Everyone is welcome. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 11:30 AM – 11:50 AM.
Evening Book Group at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Book Group Summary: Join us for a book group at the Ballard Branch. Everyone is welcome. This month’s title is "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers. Book Description: When Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans, Abdulrahman Zeitoun, a prosperous Syrian-American and father of four, chose to stay through the storm. In the days after, he traveled the flooded streets in a secondhand canoe, helping those he could. But, on September 6, 2005, Zeitoun abruptly disappeared. View in Catalog: "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers. Next Month's Title: "Let the Great World Spin" by Colum McCann. Book Group Notes: This group meets the third Wednesday of the month at 6:45 p.m.
Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Pick up your copy of this month's book at this library location. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM.
Free Tax Help at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Adults. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library, AARP and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to individuals. The free service is not available for business tax returns.
Drop-in Tax Help is offered on a first come, first served basis. No reservation is required.
IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) at all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at
www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Drop-in only. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/audiences/adults.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Morning Book Group at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Book Group Summary: Join us for a book group at the Ballard Branch. Everyone is welcome. This month’s title is "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd. Book Description: Set in South Carolina in 1964, this is a coming-of-age story about Lily Owens, whose mother died mysteriously when Lily was four. View in Catalog: "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd. Next Month's Title: "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay" by Michael Chabon. Book Group Notes: This group meets the third Friday of the month at 10:30 a.m.
Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Pick up your copy of this month's book at this library location. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Library Closed in observance of Presidents Day
Holiday Closures
Locations: All locations. Summary: All locations of The Seattle Public Library will be closed on Feb. 20 in observance of Presidents Day.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit www.spl.org. Baby Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is baby story time at the Ballard branch! Bring your babies to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children's librarian. Stay afterwards and watch your babies play and meet other parents and care providers. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Pajama Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your family to the Ballard Branch for an evening of stories, songs and a simple craft. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM.
Preschool Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your preschooler to the Ballard Branch for stories, songs and fingerplays. All are welcome. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Toddler Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your toddler to the Ballard Branch for stories, songs and fingerplays. Everyone is welcome. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 11:30 AM – 11:50 AM.
Seattle Opera Preview Lecture at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Summary: Join us for a preview lecture of Seattle Opera’s upcoming production of Christoph Willibald Gluck's "Orpheus and Eurydice.". Full Description: Join us for an entertaining and insightful preview lecture presented by Seattle Opera Education Department staff.
Gluck’s sumptuous and exhilarating account of the legendary Greek hero’s descent into the underworld to rescue his true love changed the course of musical storytelling forever. With its perfectly crafted libretto and generous helping of music -- choral passages, ballets, duets and the hero’s famous lament -- Orpheus conveys a timeless message of love’s power to triumph over all. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Free Tax Help at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Adults. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library, AARP and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to individuals. The free service is not available for business tax returns.
Drop-in Tax Help is offered on a first come, first served basis. No reservation is required.
IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) at all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at
www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Drop-in only. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/audiences/adults.
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Readings from 'The Future Remembered' at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Teens. Adults. Language: English. Summary: Century 21: the Seattle World's Fair celebrates its 50th anniversary! Join us for a reading from Paula Becker and Alan Stein's new book, "The Future Remembered: The 1962 Seattle World’s Fair and Its Legacy.". Full Description: Becker and Stein will talk about their research and discoveries about the Fair of the Future in "The Future Remembered: The 1962 Seattle World's Fair and Its Legacy."
The Century 21 Exposition, better known as the Seattle World's Fair, took place in 1962 from April 21 to Oct. 21. As the first major American world's fair after World War II, it presented an optimistic vision of a future improved through science and technology and promoted Seattle to the world as a space-age city. Exhibits focused on indust… View in Catalog: "The Future Remembered" by Paula Becker and Alan Stein. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing courtesy of Secret Garden Bookshop in Ballard. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Free Tax Help at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Adults. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library, AARP and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to individuals. The free service is not available for business tax returns.
Drop-in Tax Help is offered on a first come, first served basis. No reservation is required.
IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) at all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at
www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Drop-in only. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/audiences/adults.
Monday, February 27, 2012, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Baby Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is baby story time at the Ballard branch! Bring your babies to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children's librarian. Stay afterwards and watch your babies play and meet other parents and care providers. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Pajama Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your family to the Ballard Branch for an evening of stories, songs and a simple craft. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM.
Preschool Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your preschooler to the Ballard Branch for stories, songs and fingerplays. All are welcome. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Toddler Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your toddler to the Ballard Branch for stories, songs and fingerplays. Everyone is welcome. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 11:30 AM – 11:50 AM.
Free Tax Help at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Adults. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library, AARP and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to individuals. The free service is not available for business tax returns.
Drop-in Tax Help is offered on a first come, first served basis. No reservation is required.
IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) at all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at
www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Drop-in only. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/audiences/adults.
Thursday, March 1, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Teen Space at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Teens. Language: English. Summary: Need a space to be creative and have fun? Come to Teen Space at the Ballard Branch -- it’s a place to meet up and hang out! Full Description: Teen Space at the Ballard Branch: a place to meet up and hang out! Why not get out of the house for a while and head to the library? Come alone or bring your friends -- then make new friends!
We’ll have snacks (a must), music, board games and supplies to do your homework if you get in the mood. Plus, get this: you can even use our white board! We’re sure you'll help us keep it interesting. Teen Space = a free way to be creative and have fun. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Sunday, March 4, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Free Tax Help at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Adults. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library, AARP and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to individuals. The free service is not available for business tax returns.
Drop-in Tax Help is offered on a first come, first served basis. No reservation is required.
IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) at all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at
www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Drop-in only. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/audiences/adults.
Monday, March 5, 2012, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Baby Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is baby story time at the Ballard branch! Bring your babies to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children's librarian. Stay afterwards and watch your babies play and meet other parents and care providers. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Pajama Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your family to the Ballard Branch for an evening of stories, songs and a simple craft. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM.
Preschool Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your preschooler to the Ballard Branch for stories, songs and fingerplays. All are welcome. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Toddler Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your toddler to the Ballard Branch for stories, songs and fingerplays. Everyone is welcome. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 11:30 AM – 11:50 AM.
Free Tax Help at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Adults. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library, AARP and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to individuals. The free service is not available for business tax returns.
Drop-in Tax Help is offered on a first come, first served basis. No reservation is required.
IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) at all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at
www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Drop-in only. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/audiences/adults.
Thursday, March 8, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
'It's About Time Writers' Reading Series' at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Adults. Language: English. Summary: The Ballard Branch welcomes the 269th meeting of the "It's About Time Writers' Reading Series," featuring author readings and open mikes. Full Description: This month's presentation features the work of Katy E. Ellis (poetry), Jennifer D. Munro (nonfiction) and Elena Louise Richmond (memoir).
There will also be a short lecture by Christopher J. Jarmick on The Writer's Craft.
Before the author readings, open mike time is available for three minutes per person. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More...: itsaboutimewriters.homestead.com. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Thursday, March 8, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM.
Free Tax Help at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Adults. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library, AARP and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to individuals. The free service is not available for business tax returns.
Drop-in Tax Help is offered on a first come, first served basis. No reservation is required.
IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) at all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at
www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Drop-in only. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/audiences/adults.
Monday, March 12, 2012, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Baby Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is baby story time at the Ballard branch! Bring your babies to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children's librarian. Stay afterwards and watch your babies play and meet other parents and care providers. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Pajama Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your family to the Ballard Branch for an evening of stories, songs and a simple craft. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM.
Preschool Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your preschooler to the Ballard Branch for stories, songs and fingerplays. All are welcome. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Toddler Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your toddler to the Ballard Branch for stories, songs and fingerplays. Everyone is welcome. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 11:30 AM – 11:50 AM.
Free Tax Help at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Adults. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library, AARP and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to individuals. The free service is not available for business tax returns.
Drop-in Tax Help is offered on a first come, first served basis. No reservation is required.
IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) at all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at
www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Drop-in only. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/audiences/adults.
Thursday, March 15, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Free Tax Help at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Adults. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library, AARP and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to individuals. The free service is not available for business tax returns.
Drop-in Tax Help is offered on a first come, first served basis. No reservation is required.
IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) at all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at
www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Drop-in only. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/audiences/adults.
Monday, March 19, 2012, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Baby Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is baby story time at the Ballard branch! Bring your babies to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children's librarian. Stay afterwards and watch your babies play and meet other parents and care providers. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Free Tax Help at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Adults. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library, AARP and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to individuals. The free service is not available for business tax returns.
Drop-in Tax Help is offered on a first come, first served basis. No reservation is required.
IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) at all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at
www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Drop-in only. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/audiences/adults.
Thursday, March 22, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Free Tax Help at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Adults. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library, AARP and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to individuals. The free service is not available for business tax returns.
Drop-in Tax Help is offered on a first come, first served basis. No reservation is required.
IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) at all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at
www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Drop-in only. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/audiences/adults.
Monday, March 26, 2012, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Baby Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: It is baby story time at the Ballard branch! Bring your babies to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children's librarian. Stay afterwards and watch your babies play and meet other parents and care providers. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Pajama Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your family to the Ballard Branch for an evening of stories, songs and a simple craft. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012, 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM.
Preschool Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your preschooler to the Ballard Branch for stories, songs and fingerplays. All are welcome. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Toddler Story Time at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Children. Language: English. Story Time Summary: Bring your toddler to the Ballard Branch for stories, songs and fingerplays. Everyone is welcome. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. More Children's Programs: http://www.spl.org/audiences/children/chi-calendar-of-events. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 11:30 AM – 11:50 AM.
Free Tax Help at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Adults. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library, AARP and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to individuals. The free service is not available for business tax returns.
Drop-in Tax Help is offered on a first come, first served basis. No reservation is required.
IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) at all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at
www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Drop-in only. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/audiences/adults.
Thursday, March 29, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
April Fools Teen Space at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Teens. Language: English. Summary: Need a space to be creative and have fun? Come to Teen Space at the Ballard Branch -- it’s place to meet up and hang out! It is April Fools' Day -- there may be trickery. Full Description: Teen Space at the Ballard Branch: a place to meet up and hang out! Why not get out of the house for a while and head to the library? Come alone or bring your friends -- then make new friends!
We’ll have snacks (a must), music, board games and supplies to do your homework if you get in the mood. Plus, get this: you can even use our white board! We’re sure you'll help us keep it interesting. Teen Space = a free way to be creative and have fun. Event Notes: Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian.
Sunday, April 1, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Free Tax Help at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Adults. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library, AARP and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to individuals. The free service is not available for business tax returns.
Drop-in Tax Help is offered on a first come, first served basis. No reservation is required.
IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) at all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at
www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Drop-in only. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/audiences/adults.
Monday, April 2, 2012, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Free Tax Help at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Adults. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library, AARP and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to individuals. The free service is not available for business tax returns.
Drop-in Tax Help is offered on a first come, first served basis. No reservation is required.
IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) at all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at
www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Drop-in only. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/audiences/adults.
Thursday, April 5, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Free Tax Help at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Adults. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library, AARP and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to individuals. The free service is not available for business tax returns.
Drop-in Tax Help is offered on a first come, first served basis. No reservation is required.
IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) at all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at
www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Drop-in only. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/audiences/adults.
Monday, April 9, 2012, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Free Tax Help at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Adults. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library, AARP and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to individuals. The free service is not available for business tax returns.
Drop-in Tax Help is offered on a first come, first served basis. No reservation is required.
IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) at all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at
www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Drop-in only. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/audiences/adults.
Thursday, April 12, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Free Tax Help at the Ballard Branch
Where: Ballard Branch. Audience: Adults. Tax Help Summary: The Seattle Public Library, AARP and the United Way of King County are working together to offer free tax help at 11 Library locations through mid-April. Trained volunteers will be available to answer questions and prepare personal tax returns. Tax Help Description: This service is free and available to individuals. The free service is not available for business tax returns.
Drop-in Tax Help is offered on a first come, first served basis. No reservation is required.
IRS reproducible forms are available for photocopy (15 cents per page) at all Library locations. Please call your branch to find out if print forms are in stock. Most IRS forms are available online at
www.irs.gov. Tax Service Provider: AARP. Tax Help Reservations: Drop-in only. Contact Info: Ballard Branch 206-684-4089 or Ask a Librarian. More Tax Help...: http://www.spl.org/audiences/adults.
Monday, April 16, 2012, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM.