Wella recently moved to Seattle from Kansas to seek a more robust queer community. And she found one earlier this month – thanks in part to the Library. She says she’s still finding her place as a young queer woman in a new city, but after a friend invited her to Legendary Children at Seattle … Continued

Thank you for your fantastic support during Library Giving Day and GiveBIG! More than 2,000 library supporters have stepped up to support the Foundation during Library Giving Day (April 10) and GiveBIG (May 9), helping to fund the purchase of more than 11,000 books to give away to kids and teens throughout the summer. The … Continued

Seattle’s annual spring fundraising campaign, GiveBIG, is underway! This year, we’re celebrating the 100th anniversary of Summer of Learning. Between now and May 8, The Seattle Public Library Foundation aims to raise $75,000 so we can help fund more than 12,000 books for Seattle children in opportunity communities. Not only does Summer of Learning help … Continued

You blew us away with your fantastic support for Library Giving Day this month! You rallied to raise more than $219,000 for this inaugural online fundraising event, exceeding our goal! Your gifts help guarantee that the community will continue to enjoy educational and culturally enriching programs, as well as continually updated books and materials. What … Continued

Young readers who packed the the Central Library March 19, culminating months of reading and quizzing, said the best part of Seattle Public Library’s Global Reading Challenge isn’t just the competition – it’s making new friends. “It’s good to get to know other people,” said 11-year-old Saron, a fifth-grader from John Rogers Elementary School. “It’s … Continued

Join us on Tax Day for an estate planning seminar where attorney John Creahan will discuss “death and taxes” and the sometimes difficult decisions individuals and families face when planning their estates. The seminar will focus on taxation issues that may arise through the administration of an estate in the event of a death. The … Continued

The Seattle Public Library Foundation is leading an international movement to raise the profile of local libraries with the April 10 Library Giving Day. More than 110 library systems in the United States and Canada, including 20 in Washington state alone, are working to raise funds to support our libraries. The Seattle Public Library Foundation … Continued

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