730 guests united to support The Seattle Public Library Foundation with more than $440,000 raised at the March 5th Discover Your Library luncheon – a jaw-dropping display of generosity that exceeded our goal of $250,000! Donors’ support will help fund programs for children and teens, such as Homework Help and the centennial Summer of Learning. … Continued

Want to help a friend, neighbor, or loved one earn $5,000 for college? You can! Make them aware of the Stim Bullitt Civic Courage Scholarship Contest. $10,000 in scholarship funds are available to three Seattle students! Grand prize scholarship is $5,000 and two runners-up receive $2,500. Simply write an essay on civic courage! Submit your … Continued

The International Public Library Fundraising Conference will take place in Calgary, Alberta, Canada this year, hosted by the Calgary Public Library Foundation. The conference is set to take place July 28-30. This is the third-annual conference, which was established by the Seattle Public Library Foundation in 2017. Go the conference website for more information, including … Continued

We are so thankful for your support in making this year’s #GivingTuesday such a success! With your help, and with the $20,000 challenge match from an anonymous donor, we raised more than $60,000 for The Seattle Public Library! Your support puts more books on the shelves and allows the Library to provide innovative services that … Continued

The fall edition of The Next Chapter is now available online! Featuring stories about the Library’s digital literacy efforts, humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson and the latest update on the soon-to-be re-opened Lake City Branch! The Next Chapter takes you behind the scenes of the Library programs that are funded by the generous support of donors, … Continued

Don’t miss this opportunity to double your impact with a gift to The Seattle Public Library Foundation. Thanks to a generous challenge match, your donation up to $20,000 will be matched dollar for dollar! Your support means more books, free public programs and innovative new services that help everyone in our community learn and grow. … Continued

This fall, The Seattle Public Library is part of yəhaw̓, a community-driven, open call exhibition celebrating the depth and diversity of Indigenous art made in the Pacific Northwest. From October 4 through December 9, the Central Library Level 8 gallery will feature the exhibit “This Is Our Home, Where We Belong,” showcasing original artwork of … Continued

What’s stopping you from planning your future? Whether you are just starting to think about writing your will or want to make sure you are up to date with your existing plans, this seminar will help you identify what you need to ensure peace of mind about your future. Join us on October 2 as … Continued

The summer edition of The Next Chapter has been mailed out and is now available online. Featuring stories about the Library-led Beyond the Frame project that explores the work of Edward S. Curtis and contemporary Native artists, an interview with third-generation librarian Anne Cisney (full version here), the latest updates on the Lake City Library … Continued