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.
Rafe Esquith: 'Lighting Their Fires'
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Seattle Biblio Café | Episode 1
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Heart and Soul of Mexico
The musicians of La Mariachi Mexico performed familiar songs on a variety of authentic instruments on Aug. 1, 2010 at The Seattle Public Library.
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David Herlihy: 'The Lost Cyclist'
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Science Friction: The Science of 'Avatar'
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Brian Waite Band: '20,000 Volts Under the Sea'
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Thrilling Tales: June 21, 2010
Listen to "Thrilling Tales," a story time for grown-ups, recorded at the Central Library. A "Festival of Classic Short Short Stories" was presented by The Seattle Public Library Fiction Department: "The Open Window," by Saki; "The Romance of a Busy Broker," by O Henry; "John Mortonson's Funeral," by Ambrose Bierce; "The Story Teller," by Saki; and "Revolt of the Gods," by Ambrose Bierce. Recorded on June 21, 2010.
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Bob Rosner: 'Boss Better'
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'The User Experience in the 21st Century Library'
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Jonathan Alter: 'The Promise: President Obama, Year One'
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