Northgate Library Open House

Everyone is invited to a celebration of new open hours at the Northgate Branch Library on Sunday, April 28 from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Thanks to the passage of the Library levy, 15 more branches will be open on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. beginning in 2013.

The “Sundays are Special” celebration will [...]

Northgate Branch would benefit from library levy

We received this press release which is obviously from the Libraries Yes campaign but there’s a lot of good info here on how it effects one of our local libraries.

The Northgate Branch of Seattle Public Library would see increased library hours, augmented collection of books and materials, enhanced library technology, and improved maintenance if [...]

Family Gaming Night at the Northgate Library, Monday, October 11th

Bring your family to the library for an evening of fun, food and games! Whether you’d rather rock out on Rock Band, or get tangled up with Twister, we’ll have games for all ages, interests, and skill levels. This is a great opportunity to try out those cool new video games you’ve been hearing about, [...]

Northgate Library’s Homework Help

Got homework? Check out the Northgate Library’s FREE Homework Help service, which resumes on Monday, September 27th. Trained volunteers are available to assist students in grades K through 12 with school work on a drop-in basis every Monday and Tuesday from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM, and Wednesday from 4:30 to 5:30 PM throughout the [...]

Henna Painting at the Northgate Library

Sorry for the short notice. I just got sent this today but it looks like fun (I’m too old unfortunately) and I wanted to pass it along. They have more events coming up and we’ll try to get those posted sooner in the future.

From Abby Bass, Teen Services Librarian:

Hey teens, want [...]

New Homework Help Hours at the Northgate Library

Starting Monday, February 1st, there will be new Homework Help Hours at the Northgate Library. Homework Help is a FREE tutoring service available to all elementary, middle, and high school students. Trained volunteers are available to assist students in grades K through 12 with school work on a drop-in basis on

Mondays and Tuesdays from [...]

New Hours of Operation at the Northgate Library

The Northgate Library will have reduced hours starting Wednesday, February 3rd. Due to city-wide budget cuts, the Northgate Branch of The Seattle Public Library (along with 14 other branches) will operate on a new schedule. The new hours of operation are:

Mondays & Tuesdays 1-8 PM Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays 11 AM – 6 PM [...]

Got homework?

Trained volunteers are at the Northgate Library to assist students in grades K through 12 with school work on a drop-in basis every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM during the school year (excepting school holidays).

Homework Help volunteers can help students understand their homework assignments, develop effective study skills, [...]

The Seattle Public Library is seeking Homework Helpers for the 2009-2010 school year

Homework Helpers assist elementary, middle and high school students with understanding homework assignments, developing study skills and learning approaches for solving math problems. English is a second language for the majority of the students. Homework Helpers are asked to assist students for two hours per week throughout the school year.

There are volunteer openings [...]

Summer Reading Program at The Seattle Public Library

The Summer Reading Program at The Seattle Public Library begins on Monday, June 1. Children can stop by their neighborhood branch to sign up for the reading program and pick up their reading log.

How do you participate in our Summer Reading Program? Sign up for the Summer Reading Program in the notebook binder at [...]