The Seattle Public Library loves to promote books and reading. This column was submitted by the library to highlight local checkout trends. Find out more at spl.org. It’s always fascinating to compile ...

Seattle Public Library (SPL) is the only U.S. library system that makes its anonymized, granular checkout data public. Want to find out how many times people borrowed the e-book version of Toni ...

We spoke with Sara Nović about why she’s excited to connect with Seattle readers, the origin story behind her book, “True Biz ...

Indian American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal urged readers to resist censorship by continuing to read challenged books and support silenced writers, telling the Jaipur Literature Festival in Seattle ...

The KUOW Book Club is reading "Thunder Song" by Sasha LaPointe in March 2026. LaPointe will join KUOW's Katie Campbell for a live discussion at the Seattle Central Library on March 23, 2026. The KUOW ...

The KUOW Book Club is partnering once again with The Seattle Public Library to present a series of live author talks at the Central Library. Everyone who turned out for our summer series last year ...

When choosing English picture books, do you ever feel unsure, thinking, "They seem to have outgrown baby books, but long ...

Over 28,000 young people across the U.S. have gotten a Seattle Public Library card as part of a campaign that combats book censorship. The Seattle Public Library joined Books Unbanned in 2023. The ...

Happy birthday, South Park Branch! On Saturday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Seattle Public Library’s youngest branch will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a day-long party. Join us for ...