Seattle Public Library reveals most checked-out books of 2024
What were Seattle Public Library patrons reading this year? See this list of the top 10 checkouts in five different book categories to find out.
10 surprising things you can do with a Seattle Public Library card
In honor of Library Card Sign-Up Month this September, Seattle Public Library staff give shout-outs to some of their favorite under-the-radar services.
Capturing your family’s slice of history in a box: how to make a coronavirus time capsule
It’s rare to know you’re living through historic times — which we are. To capture our family's experience during this time, we're working on a...
Free and cheap ways to entertain your kids in the Seattle area this summer
Some of the best things in life are free! Here's a comprehensive guide on all the fun, free things to do with your kids this...
Stop the summer slide: Here are free educational resources for kids in and around Seattle this summer
Learning should not have to stop when school is out for the summer. Not even if your family is operating on a budget. Here are...
Weekend getaways: Bainbridge Island makes a ferry good escape plan for families VIEW
Want a kid-friendly day trip or weekend getaway that mixes history and adventure, beaches and books? Bainbridge Island, almost forgettably close, is your ticket.
Looking for a fast-casual wine bar with tasty small plates and free paella? Check out Esters Enoteca VIEW
The former owners of Cafe Piccolo try their hand at a fast-casual wine bar in Fremont, modeled after neighborhood spots in Italy known as enotecas.
After almost 11 years of phone tag, Cama Beach State Park’s reservation system goes online VIEW
As part of its new reservation system, Washington State Parks’ biggest — and most beloved — cabin site is finally available online. It's another chapter...
Happier campsite reservations: What to know about the new Washington State Parks reservation system
Washington State Parks' Jan. 16 launch of an upgraded reservation system makes it easier book cabins and campsites online and early. Here are the highlights.
Here’s how to cope with grays in the Pacific Northwest
Readers and co-workers share their favorite "recipes" for making it through Seattle's dark and rainy season.