Discover The Seattle Public Library's Special Collections: Tours and Workshops This Spring
release date: April 5, 2017
The Seattle Public Library invites everyone to take a peek into the Seattle Room and the Library's Special Collections through an number of upcoming events. All events will take place at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., 206-386-4636 .
Library events are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required. To sign up for a specific event, visit the calendar listing for registration instructions. Parking is available in the Central Library garage.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
'The North American Indian,' Volume 16
Edward Curtis' "The North American Indian" is a collection of 20 informational books and 20 books of large images, written and photographed by Curtis and his collaborators over the course of nearly 30 years, detailing the traditions and customs of more than 80 of North America's native nations. This viewing of Volume 16 covers the Tiwa and Keres nations.
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 8 - starts at the Books Spiral 8 - Meeting Room.
House and Building History
Curious about when a house was built and who lived there? Join the Library for a look at the resources to uncover the pasts of local buildings.
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 19 - starts in the Level 4, Boeing Technology Training Center Room 4
'The North American Indian,' Volume 12
Edward Curtis' "The North American Indian" is a collection of 20 informational books and 20 books of large images, written and photographed by Curtis and his collaborators over the course of nearly 30 years, detailing the traditions and customs of more than 80 of North America's native nations. This viewing of Volume 12 covers the Hopi nation.
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 4 - starts at the Books Spiral 8, Meeting Room.
Seattle Room 101
Get started on local history research with this lively introduction to the Seattle Room's print and online resources.
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 18 - starts on Level 10, The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Seattle Room
'The North American Indian,' Volume 9
Edward Curtis' "The North American Indian" is a collection of 20 informational books and 20 books of large images, written and photographed by Curtis and his collaborators over the course of nearly 30 years, detailing the traditions and customs of more than 80 of North America's native nations. This viewing of Volume 9 covers the Salishan tribes of the coast: the Chimakum, Quilliute and Willapa nations.
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 10 - starts at the Books Spiral 9, Meeting Room.
Lake Washington Ship Canal
Take a tour of the Library's Special Collections resources on the Lake Washington Ship Canal, in celebration of its 100th anniversary on July 4. Registration will open up shortly.
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 27 - starts on Level 10, The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Seattle Room