Staff at Douglass-Truth Library, ca. 1965 Everyone is invited to join The Seattle Public Library’s Douglass-Truth Branch on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 12-5 p.m. to celebrate the 50th anniversary of being renamed to reflect its community.
Enjoy all-ages activities such as a Garfield Jazz Quartet performance, take a branch history tour, and learn about the branch’s African American collection, one of the largest collections of African American literature and history on the West Coast. There will also be refreshments and an opportunity to dream about the branch’s next 50 years.
This event is free, no registration required. The Douglass-Truth Branch is located at 2300 E. Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98122.
While enjoying the festivities, make sure to check out the two publicly sited artworks that call the Douglass-Truth Branch home!
Children of the Sea by Marita Dingus is a mixed-media installation featuring three African-American cherub-like figures that “swim” among seaweed and vines located on the west interior wall of the library addition. The artwork was inspired by an existing bas relief frieze adorning the exterior of the building and the mythical Yoruba momolokun, “children of the sea.”
Ancestors by Vivian Linder is three earth-toned dimensional relief panels that depict the artist’s interpretation of Aztec, Mayan and Western African influences.
