Seattle Public Library

Seattle Public Library

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A Community Resource

A Community Resource

Perhaps no place in any community is so totally democratic as the town library. The only entrance requirement is interest.

- Lady Bird Johnson

A great library contains the diary of the human race. 

- George Mercer Dawson

Here is where people,One frequently finds,Lower their voicesAnd raise their minds.- Richard Armour, "Library"

When in doubt, go to the library.- Heather Hakes

LocationsLocations• http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branc

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Global Reading Challenge

Global Reading Challenge

• The Global Reading Challenge is a

Battle of the Books program for 4th

and 5th graders enrolled in the

Seattle Public Schools. The program

encourages children to have fun and

enjoy the sport of reading. After

reading 10 books, children take part

in a "Quiz Bowl" game to determine

the winner for the city of Seattle. The

winning Seattle team takes home the

Global Reading Challenge traveling

trophy and goes on to a

videoconference challenge between

Seattle and Fraser Valley and

Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada.

• www.spl.org/default.asp?

pageID=audience_children_global

Services for TeensServices for TeensFree one-hour workshops teach students how to use the

Library's online resources (online newspapers, magazines, journals and encyclopedias) for homework and research. Students also learn information literacy skills - how to evaluate online information.

•www.21stcenturyskills.org

Homework HelpHomework HelpAvailable in person at:

Beacon Hill BranchBroadview BranchColumbia BranchDelridge BranchDouglass-Truth Branch

International District / Chinatown BranchLake City BranchNewHolly BranchNorthgate BranchRainier Beach BranchSouth Park Branch

Homework Help Online:https://ezproxy.spl.org/login?qurl=http://www.tutor.com/spl

ToursToursThe Central Library offers tours of the Faye G. Allen Children's Center forkindergarten through fifth grade classes at 11 a.m. Fridays. During your visit, Library staff members will introduce your class to the Children's Center.

Students in Seattle and most of King County can apply for Library cards in advance and receive them on the day of your visit.

• http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_school_tours

ContactContactThe Faye G. Allen Children's Center

• Level 1 - Central Library

• 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle, WA 98104

• Phone: 206-386-4675

•The Teen Center

• Level 3 - Central Library

• 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle, WA 98104

• Phone: 206-615-1410

• Fax: 206-615-1411

• E-mail: teencenter@spl.org