The Seattle Public Library's Douglass-Truth Branch is set to mark 50 years since its renaming with an afternoon of festivities on December 13. Hosted from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., the event will feature activities suitable for all ages, including a live performance from the Garfield Jazz Quartet, according to an announcement from ArtBeat Seattle.
Locals are encouraged to explore the branch's storied past through historical tours and to discover the vast African American collection—one of the most extensive on the West Coast. No need to pre-register; folks can simply turn up to join in the celebration, contemplate refreshments, and casually discuss the library's prospective future.
The Douglass-Truth Branch, located at 2300 E. Yesler Way in Seattle, has long been a cornerstone for community engagement and education, particularly in the realm of African American literature and history.
With its half-century milestone approaching, the branch warmly opens its doors to the public in a bid to both honor its past and to eagerly envision its role in the decades to come. The event, as cited by ArtBeat Seattle, is not only a reflection of history but an open invitation to imagine what's next for this beloved Seattle institution.
