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"Eliminating an agency as impactful as the IMLS is a step that should not be taken lightly."

Read our statement with King County Library System about the impact of the Institute of Museum and Library Services in Washington state and throughout the U.S.

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IMLS provides invaluable support to libraries in Washington state and throughout the U.S.
Statement by The Seattle Public Library and the King County Library System On the evening of Friday, March 14, a White House Executive Order was issued to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Libr…
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March 24, 2025 at 11:14 PM
cynthiawelte.bsky.social
There are some cool plants outside the Beacon Hill branch!
spl.org Seattle Public Library @spl.org · Feb 25
We know that when you visit us, you're excited to hurry inside to pick up your holds - but there's plenty to see outside the Library, too! Even this time of year!

Sr. Gardener Mathew Roland shared a few winter blooms at our branches. These are his photos, see more on IG @mrolandphoto!
Witch-hazel at Madrona-Sally Goldmark Branch. Mathew says: "This perennial blooms in late fall or early winter depending on the variety. I especially like its unique flower shape." Oregon grape at Magnolia Branch. Mathew says: "Its berries are tart but have been used to make jam. It makes a great addition to your garden - it's drought-tolerant, and birds and pollinators love them!" Fragrant Sweet Box at Northgate Branch. Mathew says: "The blooms smell sweet like honey or vanilla. Pruning or weeding around this shrub always brightens my day." Hellebore at Douglass-Truth Branch. Mathew says: "Its unique, downward-facing flowers are resistant to deer and pests, making them a beautiful and low-maintenance addition to the garden."
February 26, 2025 at 5:28 AM
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Are you estranged from family? Do you have a story to tell about it?

For the anthology Broken Free (Catapult, April 2026), I am seeking personal essays and flash nonfiction about a few specific topics.

Please visit bit.ly/estrangedanthology for submission guidelines and more info. Deadline 3/9.
January 31, 2025 at 2:14 AM