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.
Virtual Thrilling Tales: The Place of Madness by Merlin Moore Taylor
Hello, and welcome to Thrilling Tales, Seattle Public Library's Story Time for Grownups, virtual edition. Thrilling Tales is a lunch hour short story program presented live at the downtown Library twice monthly. Since we can't gather now, we wanted to send some thrilling tales to wherever you are. Enjoy "The Place of Madness" by Merlin Moore Taylor. Recorded on Feb. 3, 2021.
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(00:40:27)
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Virtual Thrilling Tales: Midlife Crisis
Hello, and welcome to Thrilling Tales, Seattle Public Library's Story Time for Grownups, virtual edition. Thrilling Tales is a lunch hour short story program presented live at the downtown Library twice monthly. Since we can't gather now, we wanted to send some thrilling tales to wherever you are. Enjoy "The Biography of Blade" by Zona Gale and "The Last Dive" by Carlos Drake two tales from the "The Best Short Stories of 1924." Recorded on Jan. 20, 2021.
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(00:25:09)
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Virtual It's About Time Writers' Reading Series, Meeting 374
The Ballard Branch welcomes the 374th meeting of the It's About Time Writers' Reading Series, featuring author readings and open mics. Recorded on Jan. 14, 2021.
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(00:42:10)
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Virtual Thrilling Tales: The Inexperiened Ghost by H.G. Wells
Hello, and welcome to Thrilling Tales, Seattle Public Library's Story Time for Grownups, virtual edition. Thrilling Tales is a lunch hour short story program presented live at the downtown Library twice monthly. Since we can't gather now, we wanted to send some thrilling tales to wherever you are. Here is "The Inexperienced Ghost" by H.G. Wells. Enjoy! Recorded on Jan. 6, 2021.
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(00:37:20)
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