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 It's About Time Writers' Reading Series, Meeting 397
The Ballard Branch welcomes the 397th meeting of the It's About Time Writers' Reading Series, featuring author readings and open mics. Recorded on December 8, 2022.
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(01:12:26)
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The Business Of Books: How To Start A Book-Related Business: Session 4
Want to start a book-related business but don’t know where to start? Join us for the final workshop in a series for BIPOC literary entrepreneurs. Recorded at the Columbia branch on December 6, 2022.
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(01:32:20)
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Megan Asaka Discusses “Seattle From The Margins”
Join us for a discussion of the new book “Seattle from the Margins” with author Megan Asaka, in conversation with Seattle Times columnist Naomi Ishisaka. Recorded at the Central library on December 3, 2022.
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(00:59:18)
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Virtual It's About Time Writers' Reading Series, Meeting 396
The Ballard Branch welcomes the 396th meeting of the It's About Time Writers' Reading Series, featuring author readings and open mics. Recorded on November 10, 2022.
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(00:45:47)
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Chef Sean Sherman: 'The Revolution Of Indigenous Foods Of North America'
Chef Sean Sherman shares his journey of discovering, reviving and reimagining Native cuisine. Recorded at the Central library on November 4, 2022.
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(01:34:19)
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Thomas Olde Heuvelt In Conversation With Robin Hobb
Join us for a reading with Dutch horror author Thomas Olde Heuvelt and conversation with Robin Hobb. Recorded at the Central library on October 17, 2022.
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(01:19:08)
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Virtual It's About Time Writers' Reading Series, Meeting 395
The Ballard Branch welcomes the 395th meeting of the It's About Time Writers' Reading Series, featuring author readings and open mics. Recorded on October 13, 2022.
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(00:54:55)
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The Business Of Books: How To Start A Book-Related Business: Session 2
Want to start a book-related business but don’t know where to start? Listen to this workshop series for BIPOC literary entrepreneurs. Recorded at the Douglass-Truth branch on October 8, 2022.
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(02:43:26)
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The Business Of Books: How To Start A Book-Related Business: Session 1
Want to start a book-related business but don’t know where to start? Listen to this workshop series for BIPOC literary entrepreneurs. Recorded at the Beacon Hill branch on September 22, 2022.
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(01:42:22)
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Virtual It's About Time Writers' Reading Series, Meeting 394
The Ballard Branch welcomes the 394th meeting of the It's About Time Writers' Reading Series, featuring author readings and open mics. Recorded on September 8, 2022.
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(00:54:48)
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