Category Archives: BOOKS

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Evolution of a Sustainable City

Posted on October 20, 2017 by

This September, I set up a display on the Central Library’s 7th floor called “Sustainable Cities” to complement a traveling exhibition we were showing at the time elsewhere in the building. The display featured books and documentaries about how to … Continue reading →

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Lovecraft Revisited

Posted on October 17, 2017 by

Confession: I have never read anything by legendary horror/fantasy writer H.P. Lovecraft. And I am unlikely to do so going forward. What I have been doing is reading a bunch of books inspired by Lovecraft. I’m sure that there are … Continue reading →

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Read Local: 2017 Washington Book Award winners

Posted on October 16, 2017 by

Here’s to the finalists and winners of the 2017 Washington State Book Awards, celebrating books and their creators that speak to the creative talent and literary legacy of our state. More than 200 books were considered for this year’s awards. … Continue reading →

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THE CRUCIBLE: Beyond the Theatre

Posted on October 13, 2017 by

ACT (A Contemporary Theatre) presents THE CRUCIBLE by Arthur Miller from October 13 to November 12, 2017. THE CRUCIBLE is Miller’s powerful, classic play about the Salem witch trials and a compelling allegory for the political repression of the McCarthy … Continue reading →

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You Can Judge a Book by Its Cover!

Posted on October 11, 2017 by

By blind jury, fifty iconic books were selected for inclusion into the OPEN●SET exhibition now on view at the Central Library until October 28. This exhibit showcases finely crafted bookbinding. Unlike mass produced books, these handbound books will last for … Continue reading →

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Where It’s At: Science Fiction & Fantasy Novellas

Posted on October 10, 2017 by

Some of the most exciting and fresh voices in science fiction and fantasy are coming out in short form. While short stories have long been where authors develop their craft and where innovation happens in the genre, novellas are currently … Continue reading →

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Tears and Fears: Making Sense of Emotions with Kids

Posted on October 4, 2017 by

Helping your little one recognize and respond to the tumult of emotions they may be experiencing at any given time is no easy task, especially during the full wrath of a grocery-store tantrum! Taking time to name your child’s feelings … Continue reading →

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