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.
yehaw Artist in Residence Panel
Celebrate the closing weekend of yəhaw̓'s exhibit This Is Our Home, Where We Belong and our artists in residence. Recorded on Dec. 1, 2018.
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(01:06:50)
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Mistresspiece Panel Discussion: Female & LGBTQIA+ Participation In Theater
Mistresspiece Theater will host a talk to discuss insights about female and LGBTQIA+ people’s participation in Seattle theater. Recorded on Nov. 20, 2018.
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(01:29:26)
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Beyond The Frame Symposium - Part 2
Join scholars and historians as they examine Edward S. Curtis and Native American and First Nations cultures. This is part 2 of 2 podcasts. Recorded on Nov. 17, 2018.
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(01:27:18)
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Beyond The Frame Symposium - Part 1
Join scholars and historians as they examine Edward S. Curtis and Native American and First Nations cultures. This is part 1 of 2 podcasts. Recorded on Nov. 17, 2018.
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(01:13:54)
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Honoring the Wisdom of Our Elders
A special program dedicated to celebrating the wisdom of Indigenous elders. Recorded on Nov. 8, 2018.
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(01:56:09)
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2018 Jack Straw Writing Program
Join us to hear new work from members of the Jack Straw Writing Program, curated by Daemond Arrindell.
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(01:12:12)
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Maxwell King discusses 'The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers'
Maxwell King discusses his new book, "The Good Neighbor," the first full-length biography of Fred Rogers which tells the story of this utterly unique and enduring American icon.
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(01:11:00)
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Kwame Anthony Appiah Discusses 'The Lies That Bind'
Join us to hear “The Ethicist” from the New York Times explore the concept of identity.
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(01:00:36)
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Youth Incarceration in Southeast Asian and Pacific Islander Communities
Join us for an open forum exploring the impacts of youth incarceration on the marginalized Asian and Pacific Islander (API) community, centering on API youth voices.
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(01:22:37)
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Innovation, Privacy And The Public Good In The Digital Age
A conversation with Tony Ageh, Chief Digital Officer of the NYPL and facilitated by GeekWire Columnist, Frank Catalano.
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(01:04:30)
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