End of Summer at the Library: Magic, Music and Family Parties Galore

By rablogspl on August 2, 2024

World-class magician Maritess Zurbano will perform at neighborhood branches throughout August.

From mind-bending magic shows to outdoor StoryWalks©, the Library has many cool community events planned throughout August, including many that celebrate the Summer of Learning. All events listed are drop in and do not require reservations, and all Library events are free and open to the public.

It's also not too late to participate in a Library summer program. Kids and caregivers can pick up a Summer of Learning Action Guide at any Library location. Teens and adults can play Summer Book Bingo – or Lotería for Spanish speakers – for reading fun and prizes (turn in your card by Tuesday, Sept. 3!).

COMMUNITY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

Sleight-of-Hand Magic with Maritess Zurbano. Coins and cards will appear in the air as world-class magician Maritess Zurbano performs at neighborhood branches throughout August! Greenwood Branch, Sunday, Aug. 4, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Delridge Community Center, from 11 a.m. to noon, Monday, Aug. 5; Ballard Branch, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 10; NewHolly Branch, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 20; West Seattle Branch, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21; Southwest Branch, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 22; Magnolia Branch, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24; Broadview Branch, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 29.

The ABCs of Jazz and Blues. Enjoy an educational jazz performance by local musician Michael Powers, who will explore a well-loved children's song through slow blues, boogie-woogie, swing, reggae, salsa, rock-and-roll, and a psychedelic Jimi Hendrix style. Greenwood Branch,from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.. Wednesday, Aug. 7; Ballard Branch, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 8; West Seattle Branch, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 22; Beacon Hill Branch, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 24; Douglass-Truth Branch, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 27; Fremont Branch, from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 28.

Firefighter Story Time. One of our most beloved family programs is back, invitingkids and their families to enjoy stories, songs, and fire safety learning activities with a community firefighter. High Point Branch, from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 7; NewHolly Branch, from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 13; Rainier Beach Branch, from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Monday, Aug. 19.

Resource Fair at the Lake City Branch. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.,Friday, Aug. 9. Join us for a celebration of Lake City and a resource fair that connects neighbors with the Library and each other. Resources will include a mobile medical van, public benefits enrollment, a foot clinic, a small clothes closet and food to enjoy.

Move and Groove with Inner G! From 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 13. Douglass-Truth Branch. Come and move to the rhythm of your heartbeat while listening to the words of Mother Earth with Inner G, a Seattle dance educator who has been in numerous dance collectives.