“Why Dogs Howl” by Linus Elkins
October 28, 2024
This is what I know — there is no true memory of the canine without the howl. The bark alone isn’t enough, if thunder could clap without lightning it wouldn’t. There are no true coincide...
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Kids Summer Book Bingo Highlights
October 22, 2024
A huge shoutout to all the young readers who participated in Kids Summer Book Bingo 2024! As part of our free summer reading program for adults and young people, these middle grade and early readers k...
Faces of SAL: Hendri Wa
October 22, 2024
We’re delighted to introduce you to Hendri Wa, SAL’s new Administrative Associate! You might already know Hendri from his wonderful work in the box office, his smiling face at the front de...
“The Clearing in the Trees” by Anahita Atashi
October 16, 2024
The clearing in the trees, the smell of pine. The warm breeze, a rabbit in the trees. The lonely folding chair. To learn to climb a tree. To fall and get back up. How to ride a bike. Get on. Crash. Tr...
“Worrying About School” by Lexilu Uhila
October 8, 2024
We worry about waking up we worry about getting there on time we worry about sleep we basically worry about attendance there’s a problem if we talk Maybe we want to change these rules Maybe we want ...
“Powerful Souls” by Adisa Grant
September 27, 2024
I hold my fist tight And my knuckles won’t hurt less Even if I continue to hurt more I’m ‘too old’ to be every part of myself But I’m ‘too young’ to aim for the goals I know I can achiev...
“Three Words, Three Times a Day” by Charlotte Soliven
September 24, 2024
I will tell you I love you, but the words are silent Before you can talk I will spoon feed you porridge Sigh as you spit it out Still finding you cute although covered in puke Knowing in time you will...
“Ashes of Love” by Marie Akaragwe
September 9, 2024
Alone, sadness filling my heart emotions rolling like a roller coaster anger, pain, distress tears falling like rain an overwhelming feeling of rage why, why again rage on the verge of busting out The...
Faces of SAL: Inez Maubane Jones
August 27, 2024
We’re delighted to introduce you to Inez Maubane Jones, SAL’s new Grants and Sponsorships Manager! You may know Inez from her work in the arts on Bainbridge Island as Executive Director fo...
Summer Book Bingo: Queen Anne Book Company
August 7, 2024
2024 Summer Book Bingo, our free summer reading program with The Seattle Public Library, is in fits final month! Download your card here. If you get a bingo or blackout, you can enter for a chance ...