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Thank you for being counted in the 2020 Census and voting in this year's elections. Treat yourself by taking advantage of all library resources, both physical and online. Visit http://www.spl.org to get access to Hoopla, Kanopy, Freegal, Playback and much more or put in a hold and visit us at a curbside location!

Do you know or care for someone with Dementia? SilverKite Community Arts is hosting a virtual workshop designed just for you! In this interactive reminiscent session, you'll engage in sharing stories and sing along to musical favorites from the 1960's. Friday, 11/13 at 10:30am PST. Registration required. Use "SPL2020" to login. https://post.spl.org/38ed7sf #SilverKite #NextChapter

Ready for an all-star lineup of artists and community coming together to uplift unity during the COVID-19 pandemic? The 5th Anniversary of Nov. 21, 8 p.m. Legendary Children will be L-I-T. Don't miss this virtual celebration of house & ball culture, drag royalty and togetherness. https://www.facebook.com/events/1813985738754334/ #LegendaryChildrenSPL Seattle Art Museum Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Office of Arts & Culture Seattle #SeattleTogether

When will the Seattle Public libraries and King County libraries open to the public? Check out this Seattle Times article by Moira Macdonald: https://post.spl.org/2I7zV1I

Looking for elections results? Visit the Secretary of State website for details https://results.vote.wa.gov/results/20201103/. For those that are not registered to vote, it is never too early! Go to VoteWA.gov to register for the next election.

This 1900 photograph by Edward S. Curtis shows Kikisoblu (also known as Princess Angeline) gathering mussels on the shores of the Puget Sound. https://post.spl.org/3dPosj0 #throwbackthursday

Enjoy poetry? Then grab your favorite pen or pencil and join SilverKite Community Arts online for a "Writing Poetry" webinar where you will work on writing exercises to help you craft poems reflective of your life experiences. Monday, 11/9 at 1:30pm PST. All ages welcome. Registration is required. https://post.spl.org/2HYt1vF Login with SPL2020 (case sensitive). #SilverKite #NextChapter

Would you like to better understand the impact of change and help others navigate through the phases of change? Come to a free virtual workshop, Change Management, TODAY at 5pm. Registration is required and everyone is welcome. https://post.spl.org/3kQnAO9

Do you have questions about #Medicare? Attend our virtual "Medicare Made Clear" workshop on November 7th @ 10am. Learn about classic Medicare and Medicare Advantage. If you're turning 65 or just trying to plan for the future, our workshop will review the different parts of Medicare, including the Part D drug plans. If you're already enrolled but want to change your coverage, the open enrollment period runs until December 7th. Register for the workshop through our website. https://post.spl.org/32e3ZjE

Now that it’s fall, let’s keep exploring & reading! You can download a Fall Teen Library Challenge card & play just for fun, or enter your completed card for the chance to win a $30 gift card to a local bookstore. Get more info & download your card here: www.spl.org/TeenLibraryChallenge

2020 has been a rough year. Here is a list of books and resources that can be accessed online to help young kids and families deal with worry, stress, and isolation. https://post.spl.org/3ekGCJI