Branching Out

Our Favorite Libraries In and Around Seattle

Books, get your books here.

03/20/2025 By Seattle Met Staff

Intellectual Takeout

You Can Get Books from the Seattle Library Again

Seattle Public Libraries opens its curbside pickup at the Central Library on August 6.

08/04/2020 By Stefan Milne

Culture Fix

What to Do After Work January 27–30

A musical therapy session, a sci-fi nerd's literary dream, and Seattle's year in photos.

01/27/2020 By Nicole Pasia

Culture Fix

What to Do After Work October 21–24

Confessional funk songs, a haunted dinner, and nature-inspired poetry.

10/21/2019 By Nicole Pasia and Courtney Cummings

Culture Fix

What to Do After Work July 22–25

Contemporary Native writers take the spotlight, Hari Kondabolu tests new material, and a play set in the International District lands in Pioneer Square.

07/22/2019 By Lily Hansen and Jonathan Olsen-Koziol

Lit Life

Here Are the Washington Book Award Finalists for Your Summer Reading Needs

The Washington Center for the Book picked 39 local titles across eight categories.

07/17/2019 By Stefan Milne

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: Ancient Places in the Pacific Northwest

Today's picks for civic nerds

06/09/2015 By Atoosa Moinzadeh

PubliCalendar

'Dear White People' Screening at Central Library

Today's picks for civic nerds

06/04/2015 By Atoosa Moinzadeh

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: Fighting for the Environment Against All Odds

Today's picks for civic nerds

06/03/2015 By Atoosa Moinzadeh