February Updates and Events

Please note: FriendShop at Central Library is closed February 17 for Presidents' Day.

February 6 | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Join us at the FriendShop on the first Thursday of February for 20% off everything excluding books!

We have Valentine's Day cards and gifts for the book lovers in your life.

Central Library Level 3

1000 4th Ave

Seattle, WA 98104

February 8 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Visit the Georgetown used bookshop for browsing, great deals, and local art.

We are featuring art for the second month by amazing Friends volunteer Kay Burrell. Find her on Etsy: KaysKollageKards

5608 6th Ave S, Seattle WA 98108

February 6, 13, 20 & 27 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

The Friends have the best deals in town on used books, with nearly all titles $1–$4.

Come down on any Thursday this month! Book donations are welcome during open hours.

March 1 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Are you a Title I Seattle teacher? Join us at our next Books for Teachers event and choose up to 100 books for your classroom.

Last month the Friends gave away 1,651 books to teachers!

This event is at the Georgetown used bookshop and by invitation only. If you are interested in participating, please email BooksForTeachers@FriendsofSPL.org

*Want to support Books for Teachers? Buy a book off our Bookshop.org wish list!*

More than just books:

"Your Public Library Is an Untapped Resource for Young Entrepreneurs"

The Seattle Public Library empowers young entrepreneurs with free resources, expert guidance, and networking through its Library to Business program.

Read more in this blog post by Friends Board member Mason Pashia, Creative Director at Getting Smart Collective

Our newsletter aims to give The Seattle Public Library and the Seattle reading community at large a voice.

Do you have a story for us? Email: info@friendsofspl.org

Mission Statement: Our mission is to elevate The Library and inspire the love of reading in our communities.

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