Need a break from the mundane? The Seattle Public Library offers "Thrilling Tales: A Story Time for Grown Ups" where you can laugh, gasp and shudder to live readings during your lunch or evening.

Library programs are free and open to the public. Registration is not required.

SCHEDULE

Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 1, Microsoft Auditorium, 206-386-4636.

  • 12:05 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. Monday, July 8 at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 1, Microsoft Auditorium, 206-386-4636. "Historical Errors" by William Brittain. A history professor has a few too many drinks, and finds himself in jail, in another century!
  • 12:05 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. Monday, July 22 at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 1, Microsoft Auditorium, 206-386-4636. "View from the Terrace" by Mike Marmer. It’s all fun and games, until somebody falls to their death. Also "White Goddess" by Idris Seabright. They were just teaspoons, but kleptomania can prove fatal – or worse.

Third Place Books: Seward Park, 5041 Wilson Ave S., 206-474-2200.

  • 7 p.m. to 7:50 p.m. Sunday, July 21 at Third Place Books. "The Witch of Orion Waste and the Boy Knight" by E. Lily Yu. Behind every brave dragon slayer there's a resourceful witch - except when she's out front, that is.

The Library believes that the power of knowledge improves people's lives. We promote literacy and a love of reading as we bring people, information and ideas together to enrich lives and build community.