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Preview lecture of Seattle Opera’s ‘Falstaff’ at the Green Lake Library

Coming to the Green Lake Branch of The Seattle Public Library (7364 E Green Lake Dr N):
Preview lecture of Seattle Opera’s upcoming production of Verdi’s “Falstaff.”
Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, 2 p.m.
The merry wives of Windsor unite in mischief-making when an ignoble nobleman plots to plunder their savings in this inventive creation capping Verdi’s career. Join us [...]

Green Lake Library to lose Teen Services Librarian position

This Wednesday, February 3, marks a sad day for patrons of the Green Lake Branch of The Seattle Public Library (7364 E. Green Lake Dr. N.).
Fifteen branches of the Seattle Public Library, including the Green Lake Branch, will be experiencing drastic cuts to opening hours, including all-day closures on Fridays and Sundays.
In addition, we confirmed [...]

Learn how research family history with DNA results, this Saturday at the Green Lake Library

This Saturday (January 30, 2010), 1-3 p.m., the Seattle Genealogical Society is presenting a program on Genetic Genealogy at the Green Lake Library (7364 E. Green Lake Dr N).  The program is free.
“Genetic Genealogy – How to Use DNA to Solve Genealogical Puzzles and Uncover New Questions You Never Faced Before” with speaker Larry Jones. [...]

Green Lake Library to experience huge cut in opening hours

The Green Lake Branch of The Seattle Public Library (7364 E. Green Lake Dr. N.) will operate on a reduced schedule beginning Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010.
The reduction in operating hours was part of a $1.7 million cut to the Library’s 2010 budget to help address a city revenue shortfall.
Under the new schedule, the Green Lake [...]

The Trees of Green Lake: January

There’s a great little book out there, available for purchase directly from the author and for checkout at the Seattle Public Library.
Trees of Green Lake, written and published by Arthur Lee Jacobson in 1992, begins with this charming declaration of intent:
In March 1992, there were 2,472 trees [at Green Lake Park], of 162 different kinds.  [...]

Games-N-Grub in Green Lake January 5th

If you like playing boardgames or card games and also like snacks, check out Games-N-Grub. The group meets at the library this Tuesday (7364 E Green Lake Dr N) at 5:15 p.m. Although games are provided at the meetups, this is also an excellent excuse to swing by Green Lake Games (7509 Aurora Ave N) [...]

Town hall meeting for Compassionate Cities Campaign at the Green Lake Library tomorrow

You may remember Rabbi Ted Falcon from August’s From Hiroshima to Hope. Join him and friends tomorrow afternoon to discuss creating positive change in the community.
Ten-year Campaign for Compassionate Cities
Thursday, December 31st at 1:30 p.m.
Seattle Public Library: Green Lake Branch
7364 E Green Lake Dr N
The Compassionate Cities Campaign will begin in Seattle as a collaboration [...]

New Year’s in Green Lake

What’s happening on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Green Lake?
Hey business owners and/or helpful readers: Let us know what we missed on this list!
Special Events
New Year’s Eve
Town hall meeting for Compassionate Cities Campaign
Green Lake Library (7364 E Green Lake Dr N)
Begins at 1:30 p.m.
Interfaith Community Church
Green Lake Community Center (7201 E [...]

Christmas in Green Lake

What’s happening this Christmas in Green Lake?
Hey business owners and/or helpful readers: Let us know what we missed on this list!
Restaurants, Coffee Shops and Bars
Turnpike Pizza [My Green Lake advertiser]
6900 E Green Lake Way N (Circa Building)
12/24 – Closing at noon, takeout available.
12/25 – Closed.
Peet’s Coffee & Tea
6850 E. Green Lake Way N
12/24 – Complimentary [...]

The Green Lake Archives

Welcome to a brand-new column on MyGreenLake.com — The Green Lake Archives.
At the Green Lake Library, sandwiched between the over-sized books and the exit that leads to the bathrooms, is a small wooden cabinet. Contained within is a bonanza of information relating to the history of our neighborhood. The material cannot be checked [...]