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Many of our past events for book lovers are available online.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_learning.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/learning/basic-skills-for-adult-learners" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Basic Skills for Adult Learners"> Basic Skills for Adult Learners </a> </span> <p>Improve your English, prepare for United States citizenship, or get free help with basic skills for work and life.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_fun-games.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/fun-and-games/begin-with-books" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Begin with Books"> Begin with Books </a> </span> <p>Nurture a love of learning with our “Begin with Books” theme kits for children ages 0-6.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_authors-books.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/authors-and-books/book-bingo" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Book Bingo / Lotería de Lectura"> Book Bingo </a> </span> <p>Every summer we create Book Bingo in English and Lotería de Lectura en español.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_authors-books.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/authors-and-books/book-groups" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Book Group DIY Toolkit"> Book Groups </a> </span> <p>Use our DIY Toolkit to help select titles and facilitate book group meetings.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_art-culture.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/arts-and-culture/bullitt-lecture" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Bullitt Lecture in American History"> Bullitt Lecture </a> </span> <p>The A. Scott Bullitt Lecture in American History features presentations by presidential historians, popular historians, public intellectuals and professors of American History.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_business-finance.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/business-and-nonprofit" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Business & Nonprofit"> Business & Nonprofit </a> </span> <p>Use our free business resources and get 1:1 help launching or growing your small business or nonprofit.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_learning.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/civics-and-social-services/citizenship-help" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Citizenship Help"> Citizenship Help </a> </span> <p>Take free classes and explore resources to help you become a United States citizen.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_authors-books.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/authors-and-books/city-of-literature" class="text-icon-list__link" title="City of Literature"> City of Literature </a> </span> <p>UNESCO has named Seattle a City of Literature, based on the vitality of its literary culture.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_civics-social-services.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/civics-and-social-services" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Civics & Social Services"> Civics and Social Services </a> </span> <p>Get free help connecting to the resources and services you need.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_learning.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/learning/student-success/college-readiness" class="text-icon-list__link" title="College Readiness"> College Readiness </a> </span> <p>We can help high school students prepare for graduation and college with Tutor.com</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/about-us/icons_115x115_1-18_organization.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/about-us/the-organization/planning-for-the-future/community-conversations" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Community Conversations"> Community Conversations </a> </span> <p>Executive Director and Chief Librarian Tom Fay invites you to join the Library in a discussion about current and future Library services.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_art-culture.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/arts-and-culture/dia-de-los-ninos" class="text-icon-list__link" title="El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day)"> Día de los niños </a> </span> <p>Día es una celebración a los niños y promueve la alfabetización familiar multicultural. / Día celebrates children and promotes multicultural family literacy.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_social-justice.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/social-justice/digital-equity" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Digital Equity"> Digital Equity </a> </span> <p>Working with the City of Seattle, we promote digital equity through our programs and services. </p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_civics-social-services.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/civics-and-social-services/election-resources" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Election Resources"> Election Resources </a> </span> <p>Find out what you need to know about voting and elections in King County.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_social-justice.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/social-justice/equity-at-the-library" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Equity Work at the Library"> Equity at the Library </a> </span> <p>In support of our mission, we seek to ensure that everyone feels welcome, valued, respected and safe in our spaces, promote intellectual freed, and celebrate diversity in our community through our spaces, collections and programs.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_art-culture.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/arts-and-culture/exhibits" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Exhibits"> Exhibits </a> </span> <p>See what’s on display now at our Level 8 Gallery at the Central Library.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_fun-games.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/fun-and-games" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Fun & Games"> Fun and Games </a> </span> <p>Enjoy story times with our children's librarians or get outside and explore with outdoor resources.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_learning.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/learning/genealogy-appointments" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Genealogy Appointments"> Genealogy Appointments </a> </span> <p>Trace your family history with our free 1:1 appointments and genealogy resources.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_art-culture.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/arts-and-culture/unique-collections/genealogy-collection" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Genealogy Collection"> Genealogy Collection </a> </span> <p>Our Genealogy Collection, located on Level 9 of the Central Library, is one of the largest in the Pacific Northwest.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_learning.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/fun-and-games/global-reading-challenge" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Global Reading Challenge"> Global Reading Challenge </a> </span> <p>The Global Reading Challenge is a Battle of the Books program for 4th and 5th graders enrolled in Seattle Public Schools.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_learning.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/learning/student-success/homework-help" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Homework Help"> Homework Help </a> </span> <p>If you are working on a tough homework assignment or have questions about a lesson, come to the Library for Homework Help.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_civics-social-services.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/civics-and-social-services/immigrant-and-refugee-services" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Immigrant & Refugee Services"> Immigrant and Refugee Services </a> </span> <p>We help immigrants and people preparing for citizenship with programs and media in English and other languages.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_social-justice.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/social-justice/intellectual-freedom" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Intellectual Freedom"> Intellectual Freedom </a> </span> <p>We support intellectual freedom and uphold the right of all people to freely and confidentially access information as guaranteed by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img 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We have free job and career development resources.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_kids-family.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/kids-and-families" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Kids & Families"> Kids and Families </a> </span> <p>We have many free programs, events and services for kids and families.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_civics-social-services.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/civics-and-social-services/immigrant-and-refugee-services/know-your-rights" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Know Your Rights"> Know Your Rights </a> </span> <p>We can help you understand your legal rights as an immigrant or refugee.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_art-culture.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/arts-and-culture/ladies-musical-club" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Ladies Musical Club "> Ladies Musical Club </a> </span> <p>We host frequent concerts sponsored by the Ladies Musical Club, an organization of women whose mission is to foster appreciation of classical music in the Seattle community through education, performance and awards.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_learning.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/learning" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Learning"> Learning </a> </span> <p>Learn something new in our free classes for all ages with many offered online.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_learning.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/learning/student-success/learning-buddies" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Learning Buddies"> Learning Buddies </a> </span> <p>Learning Buddies is an education enrichment program for K-5 students at the Beacon Hill, Columbia, Douglass-Truth, NewHolly and West Seattle branches.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_civics-social-services.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/civics-and-social-services/legal-resources" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Legal Resources"> Legal Resources </a> </span> <p>Get help from trusted sources and find online resource to help you navigate civil lawsuits and other legal issues.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_art-culture.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/social-justice/lgbtq/legendary-children" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Legendary Children"> Legendary Children </a> </span> <p>Legendary Children is a late night of extravagant style that spotlights all the gorgeousness of QTPOC communities.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_social-justice.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/social-justice/lgbtq" class="text-icon-list__link" title="LGBTQ+ Communities"> LGBTQ </a> </span> <p>We welcome and celebrate people across the LGBTQ+ spectrum. We work with local organizations and community members to offer programming for LGBTQ+ patrons and allies.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/using-the-lib/icons_115x115_1-18_accessibility.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/using-the-library/accessibility/library-equal-access-program-(leap)" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Library Equal Access Program "> Library Equal Access Program (LEAP) </a> </span> <p>LEAP provides services to patrons with disabilities and supports access to our programs and services.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_kids-family.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/learning/student-success/library-link" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Library Link"> Library Link </a> </span> <p>Seattle Public Schools students and teachers get instant access to our online resources without a Library card.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/online-resources/icons_115x115_1-18_online-learning.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/online-resources/online-learning/microsoft-learn" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Microsoft Learn"> Microsoft Learn </a> </span> <p>Learn Microsoft Office and technology skills online through Microsoft Learn. This free program is available to all Washington State residents.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_%201-18_outreach.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/outreach/mobile-library-services" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Mobile Library Services"> Mobile Library Services </a> </span> <p>With Mobile Library Services, we ensure that everyone in Seattle has access to information, ideas, and stories.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_art-culture.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/arts-and-culture/museum-pass" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Museum Pass"> Museum Pass </a> </span> <p>Use your Library card to get free admission to participating Seattle museums.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_kids-family.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/kids-and-families/my-first-library-card" class="text-icon-list__link" title="My First Library Card "> My First Library Card </a> </span> <p>To celebrate children getting their first Library card, children age 0 - 6 will receive a special "My First Library Card" tote bag.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_%201-20_50_plus-black.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/adults-50-plus/next-chapter" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Next Chapter"> Next Chapter </a> </span> <p>We offer resources and programs for adults 50+ to learn how to age well and plan for retirement.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_fun-games.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/fun-and-games/outdoor-recreation" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Outdoor Recreation"> Outdoor Recreation </a> </span> <p>Get outside and explore the natural wonders of Western Washington and beyond with these hiking, camping, biking, fishing and other outdoor recreation guides.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_%201-18_outreach.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/outreach" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Outreach"> Outreach </a> </span> <p>Find Library events and activities at community locations. Our bookmobiles bring Library services to kids and people who may not be able to get to the Library easily.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_social-justice.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/social-justice/race-and-social-justice" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Race & Social Justice"> Race and Social Justice </a> </span> <p>We participate in the Mayor’s Race and Social Justice Initiative to promote and support racial equity in our workplace.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_civics-social-services.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/civics-and-social-services/rent-smart" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Rent Smart"> Rent Smart </a> </span> <p>Find out how to search for affordable and low-income housing and protect your rights as a tenant.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_civics-social-services.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/civics-and-social-services/resources-for-the-formerly-incarcerated" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Resources for the Formerly Incarcerated"> Resources for the Formerly Incarcerated </a> </span> <p>We offer court-involved individuals, and their families, information and resources to help during and after incarceration.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_teens.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/teens/safe-place" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Safe Place"> Safe Place </a> </span> <p>The Seattle Public Library is a member of the King County Safe Place program.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_kids-family.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/kids-and-families/schools-and-teachers" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Schools & Teachers"> Schools and Teachers </a> </span> <p>We offer many resources and services to Seattle-area daycares, schools, and other community agencies serving kids and teens.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_authors-books.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/authors-and-books/seattle-reads" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Seattle Reads"> Seattle Reads </a> </span> <p>Seattle Reads is a "one book, one city" program, where people are encouraged to read and discuss the same book.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_learning.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/learning/seattle-writes" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Seattle Writes"> Seattle Writes </a> </span> <p>Explore free classes and resources on creative writing and publishing.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_social-justice.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/social-justice/lgbtq/sharing-our-voices" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Sharing Our Voices"> Sharing Our Voices </a> </span> <p>Watch animated oral histories that focus on the LGBTQ+ community. These short films were produced by the Library as part of Sharing Our Voices, a project designed to preserve the oral histories of Seattle's distinct communities.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_authors-books.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/authors-and-books/short-story-dispenser" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Short Edition Story Dispenser"> Short Story DIspenser </a> </span> <p>Find our Short Edition story dispensers to print a one, three or five-minute short story to read on the spot or take with you.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_social-justice.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/social-justice" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Social Justice"> Social Justice </a> </span> <p>Learn more about current social justice issues through free online resources and programs.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_civics-social-services.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/civics-and-social-services/social-services-referrals" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Social Services & Help for Those in Need"> Social Services Referrals </a> </span> <p>Connect with our Social Services Team for information about and referrals to resources and services.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_authors-books.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/authors-and-books/somali-book" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Somali Books"> Somali Book </a> </span> <p>We work with Seattle’s Somali community to 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src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_fun-games.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/fun-and-games/digital-games-for-kids/storyhood" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Story'hood"> Storyhood </a> </span> <p>Story’hood is a series of workshops where you can learn to design a location based game.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_learning.png" alt="Icon" /> <span class="text-icon-list__heading"> <a href="/programs-and-services/learning/student-success" class="text-icon-list__link" title="Student Success"> Student Success </a> </span> <p>Discover free programs, services and resources to help students succeed in school.</p> </li> <li class="text-icon-list__item" > <img src="/Seattle-Public-Library/images/icons/programs-services/icons_115x115_1-18_learning.png" alt="Icon" /> <span 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