Authors & Books

If you love books, we have what you need. We host readings by major authors and post podcasts of author talks. Join us for book groups and discussions for people to connect through their love of reading. We also have thousands of printed books, audiobooks and e-books for you to borrow.

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Author Programs

Author Programs

YouTube, calendar events, and podcasts of author programs

Book BIngo

Book Bingo / Lotería de Lectura

Every summer we create Book Bingo in English and Lotería de Lectura en español.

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Book Group DIY Toolkit

Use our DIY Toolkit to help select titles and facilitate book group meetings.

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City of Literature

UNESCO has named Seattle a City of Literature, based on the vitality of its literary culture.

El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day)

El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day)

Día es una celebración a los niños y promueve la alfabetización familiar multicultural. / Día celebrates children and promotes multicultural family literacy.

Seattle Reads

Seattle Reads is a "one book, one city" program, where people are encouraged to read and discuss the same book.

Short Story Dispenser

Short Edition Story Dispenser

Find our Short Edition story dispensers to print a one, three or five-minute short story to read on the spot or take with you.

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Somali Books

We work with Seattle’s Somali community to publish Somali books for children.

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Thrilling Tales

Join us for Thrilling Tales, a lunchtime story time for adults, which features exciting short stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Your Next 5 Books

Tell us a little bit about what you like to read and we'll email you a list of five books chosen just for you.

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