Library Podcasts
Each year the Library hosts readings, lectures, and discussions by authors and other public figures. You may watch video recordings of recent programs on our YouTube channel. Our archive of audio recordings goes back more than 10 years and includes thousands of memorable Library events.
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John D. Anderson: Portrayal of Henry James
Humanities scholar-Chautauquan John D. Anderson presented his portrayal of prolific American writer, Henry James, on Nov. 20, 2008 at the Central Library as part of The Seattle Public Library's 2008 Living Literature Series.Listen to Audio (mp3) [file size: 71 MB] [Play time: 0 hr 00 min]
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College Admissions and Scholarships at the Central Library
Attendees learned how to prepare for the SAT or ACT, and discovered scholarship resources on Nov. 19, 2008 at the Central Library. Sam Lim, founder of Scholarship Junkies, discussed the vast resources available and how to use these tools to maximize scholarship potential. A representative from Kaplan discussed how to prepare for the SAT or ACT.
College Admissions and Scholarships - Part 1 College Admissions
Download Audio (mp3) [play time: 47 minutes /file size: 43 MB]
College Admissions and Scholarships - Part 2 Scholarships
Download Audio (mp3) [play time: 60 minutes /file size: 55 MB]
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2008 Jack Straw Writers Program
The Washington Center for the Book and Jack Straw Productions celebrated the 2008 Jack Straw Writers Program with readings by literary artists on Nov. 16, 2008 at the Central Library.Listen to Audio (mp3) [file size: 61 MB] [Play time: 0 hr 00 min]
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Cliff Mass: 'The Weather of the Pacific Northwest'
Cliff Mass discussed "The Weather of the Pacific Northwest" on Nov. 15, 2008 at the Central Library.Listen to Audio (mp3) [file size: 43 MB] [Play time: 0 hr 00 min]
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William Least Heat-Moon: 'Roads to Quoz: An American Mosey'
William Least Heat-Moon discussed "Roads to Quoz: An American Mosey" on Nov. 10, 2008 at the Central Library.Listen to Audio (mp3) [file size: 63 MB] [Play time: 0 hr 00 min]
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Douglas Smith: 'The Pearl'
Douglas Smith showed images and read from "The Pearl: A True Tale of Forbidden Love in Catherine the Great's Russia" on Nov. 9, 2008 at the Central Library.Listen to Audio (mp3) [file size: 58 MB] [Play time: 0 hr 00 min]
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M.T. Anderson: 'The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing: Volume II'
M.T. Anderson read from "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing: Volume II: Kingdom on the Waves" on Nov. 6, 2008 at the Central Library.Listen to Audio (mp3) [file size: 42 MB] [Play time: 0 hr 00 min]
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Mary Woodward: 'In Defense of Our Neighbors'
Mary Woodward showed images and read from "In Defense of Our Neighbors: The Walt and Milly Woodward Story," the book that inspired "Snow Falling on Cedars," on Nov. 1, 2008 at the Central Library.Listen to Audio (mp3) [file size: 51 MB] [Play time: 0 hr 00 min]
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John Green: 'Paper Towns'
Author John Green read from his new novel "Paper Towns" on Oct. 28, 2008 at the Central Library. Green is the author of "Looking for Alaska" and "An Abundance of Katherines." Both books won Michael L. Printz awards for excellence in young adult literature.Listen to Audio (mp3) [file size: 58 MB] [Play time: 0 hr 00 min]
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2008 Washington State Book Awards
The Washington Center for the Book at The Seattle Public Library presented the 42nd annual Washington State Book Awards ceremony on Oct. 22, 2008. Six books written by local authors Matt Ruff, Samuel Green, Coll Thrush, David R. Montgomery, Sherman Alexie and George Shannon were winners of the award which recognizes six outstanding books published by Washington authors in 2007.Listen to Audio (mp3) [file size: 58 MB] [Play time: 0 hr 00 min]