There’s a lot happening at The Seattle Public Library these days, including a new online career resource center and the Summer Reading Program.
SPL’s new Workplace911 is an online career resource covering all aspects of work, from finding a job to handling a difficult boss.
Workplace911 is a joint partnership between author and work expert Bob Rosner, Brainfuse and The Seattle Public Library. The resource is free and will be available from the Library’s website at www.spl.org by selecting the “Job hunting resources” Quick Link.
Rosner is a Seattle-based (Queen Anne) bestselling author and award-winning journalist. He is author of “The Boss’s Survival Guide” and “Working Wounded: Advice that Adds Insight to Injury.” Rosner has a unique perspective on today’s workplace, having personally responded to over 50,000 e-mails from employees and employers. He is a regular contributor to the Today Show and CNBC, and has been featured in People, the Wall Street Journal and Fortune.
Rosner also will facilitate a series of workshops about employment and the workplace at several local libraries.
The Library also has a program that provides personalized reading lists for teens.
To get your list, go to www.spl.org and then to the “Teens” page under “Audiences.” Use the “Ask a Librarian” e-mail form to tell us about a few books you love or ones that have put you to sleep. Tell us your favorite genres. Fantasy, horror, romance? What else?
In a day or two you will receive a list of five recommended books just for you. You can use the personalized list service as many times as you want, and it’s always free!
For more information, call the Teen Center at 206-615-1410.
The Library system also just kicked off its Summer Reading Program, with the theme “Where Does Reading Take You?” The annual program encourages everyone to read during summer, especially children. You can sign up in person at any of the 27 Library locations or online.
Children can track books online, or get a reading log from any Library location and collect a sticker for each book read. Teens and adults can also track books online or in-person at their local branch.
Children who participate in the Summer Reading Program will receive a free paperback book and a pass to the Burke Museum after reading 10 books. Children who read 10 books by Monday, July 26 will be entered into a drawing for the city librarian’s popular Breakfast of Champions event held at the Sheraton Hotel in August. One winner from each Library location will be selected.
This year’s Summer Reading Program includes hundreds of free programs for families at Library locations. Here are the programs scheduled for the Northgate Branch, 10548 Fifth Ave. N.E., 206-386-1980. Some programs are held next door at the Northgate Community Center, 10510 Fifth Ave. N.E., 206-386-4283.
- Opening Eyes – Join Adefua Music & Dance Co. for African music and dance. Explore the polyrhythmic beats of African culture that transcend all races, ages and musical abilities. For ages 4 and up. 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 15, at the community center.
- Hands-On Henna Workshop for Teens – Become a henna artist! Artist Krysteen Lomonaco shows you how to create designs on paper that also work on skin. Practice your design and then apply a temporary henna tattoo on yourself. For ages 12-18. 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 23. Please register with the branch.
- Cute Creatures – Like cute stuff? Then this workshop is for you! All you need to do is show up and make cute felt creatures. For ages 12-18. 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 7. Please register with the branch.
- Twinkle Twinkle, the ABCs of Jazz and Blues – Explore many styles of a well-loved children’s song, including slow blues, boogie-woogie, swing, reggae, salsa, rock-and-roll, and a psychedelic Jimi Hendrix style with local musician Michael Powers. For all ages. 11 a.m. Thursday, July 15, at the community center.
- Rodney the Shark – Rodney is a shark who is afraid of everything. Even his own shadow! When another shark begins terrorizing the neighborhood, it’s up to Rodney to save the day. Rowbes Puppet Productions brings this colorful undersea world to life. For ages 3 and up. 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, at the community center.
- Game On: Teens – Get your game on at the Library! For ages 12 – 18. 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, at the community center.
- Family Story Time – 11:15 a.m. Thursdays, June 24; July 1, 8, 22, 29; Aug. 12. Call the branch for more information, 206-386-1980.
