06.25.2024

Today’s Forecast

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Seattle Public Library asks members withhold returns while it recovers its online services

The Seattle Public Library has 27 locations across various Seattle neighborhoods. | Photo by @skippeedoodles

The Seattle Public Library (SPL) has been a little booked up since a ransomware attack left its technological systems in a less than ideal state — affecting several of its online resources, the checkout system, and library card applications.

Over the last month, SPL staff has slowly been able to reintroduce its various amenities, but there are still plenty of ways that its services are being affected as the library works to get everything back in tip-top shape.

Here’s what you need to know:

If you’ve checked out a book, keep it for right now.

The entire check-out system is being held together by a spreadsheet. With no way to actually check things back into its system, the library encourages you to use the time to finish those last few chapters in your book and spare them the manual paperwork nightmare.

Holds on physical check-outs are paused.

If you’ve still been waiting to get your hands on the most recent “Crescent City” novel, you’ll have to wait a bit longer. The library can’t check out books to you that it can’t check in — but don’t worry, your spot in the hold line remains in place in the meantime.

Audiobooks + e-books are working, but there may be some hiccups.

SPL has a scheduled effort to restore employee access to the library’s network on Tuesday, June 25, which might affect users’ access to these services. It’s not just you.

There is no definite timeline for when the rest of its services will return, but keep a close eye on SPL’s website or Instagram for updates as services return.

Events

Tuesday, June 25

Ayo Dot, Kevin Murphy, Celeste Felsheim, Alexander Hayden, Laura Kim | Tuesday, June 25 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Fremont Abbey Arts Center, 4272 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle | $25-$30 | Live painting, local bands, and spoken word performances come together for this night of collaborative artistic inspo.
Monthly Craft Social | Tuesday, June 25 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Monster, 1716 NW Market St., Seattle | $8 | Get sage crafting advice, develop new skills, and tackle that project you’ve been procrastinating for waayyyy too long.
Totally Tubular Festival | Tuesday, June 25 | 4:30 p.m. | Remlinger Farms, 32610 NE 32nd St., Carnation | $60 | If you don’t read the title of this festival in the voice of Crush the sea turtle from “Nemo,” you’re doin’ it wrong, dude.

Wednesday, June 26

Watercolor Mixed-Media Art Classes | Wednesday, June 26 | 6-8 p.m. | Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 4408 Delridge Way SW, Seattle | Free | This free-form space encourages creativity without the restrictions of a more structured environment.
“Mean Girls: High School Edition” | Wednesday, June 26-Sunday, June 30 | 7-9 p.m. | The Redmond Academy of Theatre Arts, 18001 NE 76th St., Ste. 100, Redmond | $15-$20 | Raise your hand if you have ever been personally victimized by Regina George.
Joketellers Union with special guest Andy Iwancio | Wednesday, June 26 | 8:30 p.m. | Clock-Out Lounge, 4864 Beacon Ave. S., Seattle | $12 | Local and national comedians take the stage to showcase their jokiest jokes.

Thursday, June 27

Create Video Content with Your Cellphone | Thursday, June 27 | 6-7 p.m. | Black Arts Love, 417 E. Pike St., Seattle | $40 | Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, you’ll learn plenty of tips and tricks to think outside of the box when using your cellphone cam.
Signaraoke - Pride! | Thursday, June 27 | 7-10 p.m. | Crescent Lounge, 1413 E. Olive Way, Seattle | Cost of purchase | Show your true colors at this disco-esque karaoke night in a wraparound bar.
Nordics in Hollywood: “Fantastic Mr. Fox” (2009) | Thursday, June 27 | 8-10:30 p.m. | National Nordic Museum, 2655 NW Market St., Seattle | Free | Wes Anderson’s endearing adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic tale brings this well-dressed and witty fox to life.

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News Notes

Open

International grocery store and cafe Yellow Bee is now open beneath Central District’s Cypress apartments. The subsidiary of Hong Kong Market — which has locations in Burien, Kent, and Federal Way — is operating in a 4,500-sqft storefront at 120 Broadway. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

Plan Ahead

We may be several months away from the big college basketball event, but tickets for the Battle in Seattle are going on sale Friday, June 28. This game, scheduled for Saturday, December 7 at Climate Pledge Arena, will feature a tip-off between Kentucky and Gonzaga University.

Development

A new $100 million senior living facility is opening in Bellevue on Wednesday, June 26. Belle Harbour includes a variety of apartment types like memory care suites, ranging in price between $7,000 and $16,000 per month. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

Eat

Critically-acclaimed Korean restaurant Paju’s second location is now up and running in South Lake Union. The restaurant’s owners moved in order to expand beyond the confines of its 930-sqft Queen Anne spot. Hungry Seattleites can find it at 513 Westlake Ave. (Eater Seattle)

Pets

Pet store and grooming service Woof Gang Bakery will be opening in Capitol Hill with a selection of spa services and luxury treats for Seattle’s furry friends. The national franchise will open its doors at 1401 Broadway, though an exact opening date has yet to be announced.(Capitol Hill Seattle)

Feel Good

A local nonprofit that gives birthday parties for children experiencing houselessness in Washington is celebrating 15 years of operation. Birthday Dreams, which delivers birthday supplies, a cake, and presents, has celebrated more than 15,000 kids in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties. (KING 5)

Environment

We’re out of our falcon minds — a collaborative effort between the Seattle Department of Transportation, the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Urban Raptor Conservancy helped two new baby falcons get bands for monitoring. The birds will be monitored for data collection and peregrine falcon preservation.

Sports

Two new exciting linebackers have joined the Washington Huskies football lineup. Hear from the local experts on how the new additions may affect the team with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

Health

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Drink

🥃 This is neat

Copperworks Distilling Co. preps new cocktail bar, kitchen, and 30-barrel brew house

Rendering of exterior of Copperworks at Pike Brewing Company.jpg

You’ll start seeing some new signage around Pike Place Market soon as Copperworks moves into its new space on Post Alley. | Rendering via Copperworks Distilling Co.

As the home-brewed company Copperworks Distilling Co. gets ready to enter its second decade of business, it’s also rolling out three new major projects — a new 30-barrel brew house, a downtown cocktail bar + bottle shop, and a farm-to-table kitchen.

The brewhouse will move into Pike Brewing’s old Post Alley spot — a continuation of a relationship first forged during Copperworks owner Jason Parker’s time as one of Pike Brewing’s first brewers.

The new space will allow Copperworks to extend its beer brewing capabilities (including its spirits, which first start as beer) and increase its production.

In addition, Copperworks is planning a new cocktail bar just next door that will serve small bites + sell its distilled creations.

To cap it all off, Copperworks’ Kenmore location is adding a new farm-to-table kitchen called De La Soil.

Opening dates for the projects have yet to be announced, so stay tuned, Seattle.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Alina

From the editor

Well, it looks like I’m adding another hobby to my endless list of things I like to do: rock climbing.

I found such a crossover between the ways you have to use your muscles + sense of balance for climbing and the way you use those same parts in ballet.

It was fascinating to think about and I had so much fun finding my way through the different “problems.” However, my arms are essentially useless today.

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