Everett Library
Dandelions: They're the gateway weed
Two regional Pacific Northwest experts will be speaking at the Everett Public Library, bringing new ideas to people interested in growing and harvesting food.Both focus on the importance of sustainable agriculture, and finding food locally.
Date: 05/29/2012 | Life
Revisit the classic 'Scarlet Letter'
Bet it's been awhile since you've read "The Scarlet Letter." High school, right? Here's a chance to dust off that dog-eared novel and think about its implications today.
Date: 05/21/2012 | Life
Squirrel Butter brings its funky tunes to Everett
You can get lots of diverse items at Pike Place Market, from sushi to earrings. You can also enjoy some Squirrel Butter.And on Sunday, you can savor Squirrel Butter right here in Everett.
Date: 05/18/2012 | Entertainment
Kids’ Resources
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Events are free.
Date: 05/07/2012 | Life
Discuss Conrad's 'Secret Agent' at Everett library
The Everett Public Library selected Joseph Conrad's "The Secret Agent" as the second classic novel in its Books You've Always Meant to Read series.Everett Community College instructor Roger Berger leads the discussion at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the library's main auditorium.
Date: 04/23/2012 | Life
Kids Resources
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Events are free.
Date: 04/16/2012 | Life
Rhymes with Everett finds the words that speak to us
When Kathleen Flenniken was a graduate student at the University of Washington, she happened on a poem by Theodore Roethke.
Date: 04/11/2012 | Local News
Celebrate poetry at Everett's library
April is a time for showers. And a time for taxes.But there's a bright spot: April is also a time for poetry.April is National Poetry Month and the Everett Public Library is inviting you to celebrate your favorite published poet.
Date: 04/09/2012 | Life
Turning 50? Workshops focus on the road ahead
The Big Five-O, the Golden Years, Nifty, nifty, look who's 50. Humbug, you say?Are you one of the millions of baby boomers who isn't even dreaming of retirement yet, much less planning for it?
Date: 04/09/2012 | Life
Kids Resources
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Events are free.
Date: 04/02/2012 | Life
Hear traditional folk music at free concerts in Everett
The Pacific Northwest Folklore Society and the Everett Public Library are teaming up again to present three family concerts of traditional folk music.
Date: 03/23/2012 | Entertainment
Front Porch: Everett youth awards
Everett youth awardsNominations are being accepted through April 6 for the annual Mayor's Youth Achievement Awards, which recognizes the accomplishments of people ages 8 to 20 who attend school in the Everett area.
Date: 03/20/2012 | Local News
Kids’ Resources
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Events are free.
Date: 03/19/2012 | Life
Classic page-turners
Check out those books you've always meant to read
Date: 03/04/2012 | Local News
Kids’ Resources
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays.
Date: 02/27/2012 | Life
See ‘Little Big Man’ at Everett Library
Catch a movie at the Everett Library. The free film at 2 p.m. Sunday is "Little Big Man," starring Dustin Hoffman as Jack Crabb, a 121-year-old Cheyenne Indian, whose adventurous and infamous story is recounted in Thomas Berger's book.
Date: 02/20/2012 | Life
Find out why reading is magic at Everett library
Books do teach you stuff. Like magic.Just check out Louie Foxx as he performs his magic show Saturday at the Evergreen Branch of the Everett Public Library.
Date: 02/13/2012 | Life
Mill town tales
Everett's early days recaptured in recorded oral histories
Date: 02/07/2012 | Local News
Is your teen so, like, over V-Day?
How do you feel about Valentine's Day? Love it, hate it, just not into it? The Edmonds Library tunes in to teens with a free Be My Valentine/Anti-Valentine event at 4 p.m. today,
Date: 02/06/2012 | Life
The art of coping
Creativity helps Everett woman switch focus from disability
Date: 01/24/2012 | Life
Learn how Seattle played host to world
Fifty years ago, the entire world focused on the 1962 Seattle World's Fair.The towering Space Needle, built for the fair, reached towards the heavens.Dignitaries and celebrities descended on the Seattle Center, taking rides on the first-ever monorail.
Date: 01/23/2012 | Life
Kids' Resources
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays.
Date: 01/16/2012 | Life
Author Sherman Alexie to attend library event
EVERETT -- The Everett Public Library has selected Northwest author Sherman Alexie's coming of age novel, "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian," as its 2012 Everett Reads! title.The annual program gets people in the community to read and talk about a single book.
Date: 01/09/2012 | Local News
Best non-fiction of 2011
This year's top books about business, society, science and more
Date: 12/08/2011 | A Reading Life
Kids’ Resources
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Events are free.
Date: 12/05/2011 | Life
Kids’ Resources
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays.
Date: 11/21/2011 | Life
A space just for teens
Everett Public Library opens new Teen Zone at its main branch
Date: 11/17/2011 | Local News
Kids’ Resources
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Events are free.
Date: 11/14/2011 | Life
Kids resources
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Events are free.
Date: 11/07/2011 | Life
Kids resources
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Events are...
Date: 10/31/2011 | Life
Kids resources
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Events are...
Date: 10/24/2011 | Life
Everett library to close for 2 weeks for painting, carpeting
EVERETT -- Better get down to the library and stock up on books.The Everett Public Library's main branch downtown is scheduled to be closed for up to two weeks beginning Monday.During that time, workers will install new carpeting and paint.
Date: 10/22/2011 | Local News
Everett Public Library closure coming
On Oct. 24 the Everett Public Library downtown will close for two weeks to complete carpet installation and painting. The library is scheduled to reopen on Monday, Nov. 7 -- although that date could change depending on the pace of the work.
Date: 10/20/2011 | Inside Everett
Duo retain title as top spellers at Everett library bee
Who are the best spellers in Everett?It appears to be Anne Lambert and Kinuko Noborikawa.They won "A Spelling Bee for Grown-ups" two years in a row.The second annual spell down was Oct. 7 at Everett Performing Arts Center.
Date: 10/18/2011 | Local News
Kids resources
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays.
Date: 10/17/2011 | Life
Kidstuff calendar
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Events are free.
Date: 10/10/2011 | Life
Community’s best spellers meet for bee tonight in Everett
EVERETT -- Word nerds and the people who love them are in for a treat.Tonight is a community spelling bee for adults, organized by the Everett Public Library.Everyone is invited to attend; it's free to watch.
Date: 10/07/2011 | Local News
Kidstuff calendar
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Events are...
Date: 10/03/2011 | Life
Warm Beach history took author around world
It took more than 40 years, and trips around the world, for Penny Hutchison Buse, 63, to document the history of Warm Beach.
Date: 09/28/2011 | Local News
Libraries offer e-books for the Kindle
EVERETT -- Just before Christmas, the Everett Public Library began offering patrons free access to electronic books that can be read on portable readers such as the Barnes & Noble Nook, the Sony Reader or Apple's iPad.
Date: 09/26/2011 | Local News
Kidstuff calendar
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Events are...
Date: 09/26/2011 | Life
A space just for teens
Everett Public Library plans center for older kids
Date: 09/23/2011 | Local News
Board of trustees votes to keep Eileen Simmons as Everett library director
EVERETT -- Eileen Simmons will continue in her role as director of the Everett Public Library.The Library Board of Trustees -- the only policy-setting board in the city -- voted unanimously last week to keep Simmons as director after completing her annual performance review.
Date: 09/20/2011 | Local News
Learn about Jetty Island's critters
If you've ever taken the little ferry ride over to Jetty Island you know what a not-so-secret treasure that little strip of sand and beach grass is.
Date: 09/19/2011 | Life
Kidstuff Calendar
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Events are free.
Date: 09/19/2011 | Life
Kidstuff calendar
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Events are...
Date: 09/12/2011 | Life
KIDS resources
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Events are free.
Date: 09/05/2011 | Life
Student winners
Snohomish students receive Eastern scholarshipsKaitlyn Everson and Kailee Sax of Snohomish were each awarded scholarships for $1,500 from Eastern Washington University.
Date: 09/05/2011 | Life
Test your spelling skills at Everett library fundraiser
Can you spell well? Really, really well?
Date: 08/30/2011 | Life
A '70s mystery solved
Man in Herald photo identified as woman's late husband
Date: 08/29/2011 | Local News
KIDS resources
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Events are free.
Date: 08/29/2011 | Life
Hundreds of thrilled kids meet Everett’s mayor
EVERETT -- The line of kids at the library stretched all the way through the magazines, the sci-fi paperbacks and the just-released novels.You'd think Santa had flown in for a late summer visit. Or maybe Justin Bieber was back in town.
Date: 08/27/2011 | Local News
Seems Like Yesterday
50 years ago (1961)• Dr. and Mrs. Wayne B. Clizer of Snohomish would be a host family to Gholamhassein Boromand, International Farm Youth Exchange student from Iran. The Clizers were one of a dozen of state families playing host to three IFYE students from the Middle East.
Date: 08/24/2011 | Life
Large windows distinguish Library Place’s 178 new rental units
EVERETT -- Construction on the second phase of Library Place, which will add 178 apartment units to downtown Everett next year, is running well ahead of schedule.
Date: 08/22/2011 | Business
Kids’ Resources
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Events are free.
Date: 08/22/2011 | Life
Kidstuff calendar
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Events are...
Date: 08/15/2011 | Life
Kidstuff
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Events are free.
Date: 08/01/2011 | Life
Herald adds Everett Public Library book blog to its line-up
Book lovers find there's nothing better than curling up with an oft-read favorite or cracking open a delicious new book, unless it's talking about books.
Date: 07/20/2011 | Life
Kidstuff calendar
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Events are...
Date: 07/18/2011 | Life
Front Porch: Library food drive
Library food driveThe Everett Public Library is holding a food drive through Friday to benefit the Volunteers of America Everett Food Bank.
Date: 07/06/2011 | Local News
Everett libraries hosting food drive
The Everett Public Library is hosting its first food drive now through Friday to benefit the Volunteers of America Everett Food Bank.
Date: 07/05/2011 | Life
Kidstuff Calendar
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Events are...
Date: 07/04/2011 | Life
Keep kids reading at library programs
Summer reading season is in full swing at Snohomish County's many libraries. While now may not seem like the peak time for reading, it's important for youngsters to keep their skills sharp: Use it or lose it, education experts warn.
Date: 06/27/2011 | Life
Kidstuff calendar
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Events are free.
Date: 06/27/2011 | Life
Author J.A. Jance to speak at Everett Public Library
Seattle author J.A. Jance will talk about her 20th J.P. Beaumont novel, "Betrayal of Trust," at 7 p.m. July 6 at the Everett Public Library.
Date: 06/27/2011 | Life
KIDSTUFF
Beach Camp at Sunset Bay: Sunset Bay Resort, 14725 Norma Beach Road, Edmonds. Register with the Edmonds parks and recreation department, 425-771-0230 or www.reczone.org. See sunsetbaywharf.com for more about the camp.
Date: 06/20/2011 | Life
Kidstuff
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Events are...
Date: 06/13/2011 | Life
Pay a musical salute to Old Glory on Flag Day
Seattle musician Charles Lambert does lots of gigs around Puget Sound where he connects music and famous musicians to history.Lambert will present this patriotic program Tuesday at the Everett Public Library's main branch to commemorate Flag Day.
Date: 06/13/2011 | Life
Kidstuff calendar
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture: University of Washington campus at the corner of 17th Avenue and 45th Street, Seattle; 206-543-5590; www.burkemuseum.org. Programs are free with museum admission, which recently went up to $10 for adults, $8 for age 65 and older, $7.50 for ages 5 to 17...
Date: 06/06/2011 | Life
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