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The Seattle Public Library Foundation @supportspl.bsky.social · Jun 10

We are grateful for @carnegiecorp.bsky.social's commitment of a new major grant to expand @spl.org's programs that empower immigrants and refugees. Carnegie's return to funding public libraries is vital for our community and people across the country.

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The Seattle Public Library to Receive $450K Carnegie Grant to Expand English Language Learning Programs

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The Seattle Public Library Foundation @supportspl.bsky.social · May 29

@spl.org programs for adult learners aim to remove barriers and empower people to achieve their goals. Free, accessible, welcoming classes are built in partnership with community, so adults can work together at the library.

Read more in our new impact report: supportspl.org/2025/05/empo...

The Seattle Public Library Foundation @supportspl.bsky.social · May 28

@spl.org provides enriching programs that connect patrons with art, music, literature, and each other. From meeting a favorite author to learning a traditional craft, there is always a reason to come together at the library.

Read more in our new impact report: supportspl.org/2025/05/enri...

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The Seattle Public Library Foundation @supportspl.bsky.social · May 27

Programs at @spl.org are designed with a goal of appealing to young people with the highest barriers to literacy. They bring youth together and help them discover joy and fun through reading.

Read more in our new impact report: supportspl.org/2025/05/lite...

A librarian speaks to children in an auditorium.

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Seattle Public Library @spl.org · May 19

The full board for #BookBingoNW2025 is here, with King County Library System (KCLS) joining us and Seattle Arts & Lectures! Get your board at any of our locations or our websites.

If this is your first summer playing, @kuow.org has great tips from Book Bingo pros: www.kuow.org/stories/on-y...

On your mark, get set, read! Seattle Public Library's Book Bingo is back and bigger than ever

The moment Seattle's bookworms have been training (reading) for is upon us: Book Bingo kicks off today. But there's a lot more competition in the field this year. That's because adult Book Bingo has e...

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skellyton bones jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · May 6

HUGE NEWS.

The judge in the case where 21 state attorneys generals sued the Trump administration over dismantling the IMLS just issued an injunction in favor of the plaintiffs. This is good news & the judge further indicates that the plaintiffs have a STRONG case here.

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The Latest from the Institute of Museum and Library Services

A temporary restraining order halts further dismantling of the only federal agency for libraries, but the 2026 federal budget calls for eliminating the IMLS completely.

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The Seattle Public Library Foundation @supportspl.bsky.social · May 6

Today is a chance to show what @spl.org means to you — in honor of #GiveBIG, all gifts are DOUBLED up to $25,000!

Now is the time to give. Your support is crucial to protect libraries and the communities that depend on them. Thank you!

Give now: www.wagives.org/donate/Seatt...

Discover and donate to Washington nonprofits!

Washington Gives is an online giving platform that helps individuals, groups, and businesses to discover and donate to nonprofits headquartered or serving Washington. Washington Gives hosts two fundra...

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The Seattle Public Library Foundation @supportspl.bsky.social · Apr 30

This week marks the second anniversary of @spl.org's Books Unbanned program. Young people nationwide have checked out more than 440,000 books, with 100% of funding from Foundatin donors. Give to help us keep up with the high demand and expand access to books for all!

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The Seattle Public Library Foundation @supportspl.bsky.social · Apr 22

Seattle Reads, @spl.org's citywide book club, offers many chances to celebrate and participate in poetry. For example, the @kuow.org Book Club invited listeners to write their own poems!

Read some of the submissions below and come to the Central Library on Thursday at 7 pm to hear more:

KUOW Public Radio @kuow.org · Apr 14

This month the KUOW Book Club is reading "You Are Here: Poetry in the Natural World" edited by 24th U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón. Club curator and KUOW web editor Katie Campbell challenged readers to write their own poems, and they delivered.

'You Are Here' and you are writing. Readers get creative for National Poetry Month

This is the KUOW Book Club, and we're reading "You Are Here: Poetry in the Natural World" edited by 24th U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón. I'm your guide, Katie Campbell. I asked y'all to try writing a…

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Seattle Public Library @spl.org · Apr 14

The elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) threatens the future of essential library programs in Washington state.

In an op-ed for @seattletimes.com our Chief Librarian Tom Fay explains why - and what you can do to help.

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The Seattle Public Library Foundation @supportspl.bsky.social · Apr 14

Foundation CEO Brian Lawrence spoke to KUOW's @katiecampbell.bsky.social for this important story on the impacts of federal cuts to public libraries in our state. Thank you to our community of library believers for your steadfast support during this urgent time!

KUOW Public Radio @kuow.org · Apr 11

The Trump administration is notifying library systems across the country that grant funding is being terminated, despite pending litigation. The Washington State Library and Seattle Public Library are among them.

Washington's libraries face 'deep and dramatic' funding cuts as Trump abruptly terminates federal grants

Washington State Librarian Sara Jones told KUOW that federal funding cuts could amount to as much of a third of the State Library's budget — especially impacting rural and underserved communities.

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The Seattle Public Library Foundation @supportspl.bsky.social · Apr 10

It's #TakeActionForLibraries Day and we need your help! Urge our local, state, and federal lawmakers to protect funding for libraries in the face of unprecedented threats. Every voice matters - sign up for our advocacy action alerts to join the chorus speaking up for our libraries! bit.ly/PLANsignup

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The Seattle Public Library Foundation @supportspl.bsky.social · Apr 9

As we mark National Library Week, make some time to read this inspiring @spl.org interview with Shamichael Hallman, author of "Meet Me at the Library." Then join us on Monday for a program with Shamichael at @townhallseattle.bsky.social!

Register here: tinyurl.com/yey69zb8

Meet Me at the Library: Q&A with Author Shamichael Hallman

Shamichael Hallman, author of “Meet Me at the Library: A Place to Foster Social Connection and Promote Democracy,” will speak on Monday, April 14 at Town Hall Seattle. His topic couldn’t be …

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The Seattle Public Library Foundation @supportspl.bsky.social · Apr 7

This year, National Library Week falls during an urgent time when public libraries are under attack at the national level. We're so grateful to our community for your strong support for @spl.org. Thank you for standing with libraries now more than ever! give.supportspl.org/books-unbann...

American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · Apr 7

Libraries continued to provide critical services and develop innovative programs and services, despite the challenges they faced in 2024. Learn more and see which books face the most censorship challenges in this year's State of America's Libraries Report:
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The Seattle Public Library Foundation @supportspl.bsky.social · Apr 1

TODAY is #LibraryGivingDay! It might be April Fools' Day, but it is no joke that @spl.org needs your support.

All gifts up to $25,000 are MATCHED until midnight! Don't delay - make a gift to support the vital library resources our community loves and relies on: give.supportspl.org/give/271991/...

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The Seattle Public Library Foundation @supportspl.bsky.social · Mar 25

Now is a time to stand together in support of our public libraries.

Read a message from our CEO: supportspl.org/2025/03/toge...

Sign up for our advocacy action alerts: actionnetwork.org/forms/seattl...

Make a gift to help our library: give.supportspl.org/give/675675/...

Seattle Public Library @spl.org · Mar 24

"Eliminating an agency as impactful as the IMLS is a step that should not be taken lightly."

Read our statement with King County Library System about the impact of the Institute of Museum and Library Services in Washington state and throughout the U.S.

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IMLS provides invaluable support to libraries in Washington state and throughout the U.S.

Statement by The Seattle Public Library and the King County Library System On the evening of Friday, March 14, a White House Executive Order was issued to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Libr…

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