Library Podcasts
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.
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Julia Quinn: 'The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband'
New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn discusses her latest novel, "The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband," the story of Cecilia Harcourt, an orphan who may have stretched the truth a bit when she claimed to be married to the (unconscious) soldier, but when the truth comes out, her "husband" may have a few surprises of his own in store. Recorded on June 22, 2017.
Listen to Audio (mp3) [file size: 19.05MB] [Play time: 0 hr 41 min]
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Panel Discussion: Ending Anti-LGBTQ Violence
What can we do to combat violence and support justice from within? Leaders in the LGBTQ community address hate crimes in Seattle and explore ways the community can work together to change the root causes of harm and oppression, and ultimately end anti-LGBTQ violence. Recorded on June 12,2017.
Listen to Audio (mp3) [file size: 49.60MB] [Play time: 1 hr 48 min]
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Susan Burton: 'Becoming Ms. Burton'
Turning to drugs after the tragic loss of her son, Susan Burton cycled in and out of prison before getting clean. She then dedicated her life to helping women facing similar struggles. This is her story. Recorded on June 7, 2017.
Listen to Audio (mp3) [file size: 24.75MB] [Play time: 0 hr 54 min]
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Heather Gudenkauf discusses 'Not a Sound'
New York Times bestselling author Heather Gudenkauf discusses her latest novel, "Not a Sound," the story of a tragic accident that leaves nurse Amelia Winn deaf - she spirals into a depression that ultimately causes her to lose everything that matters-her job, her husband, David, and her stepdaughter, Nora. Two years later, after she's back on her feet, she's swept into an investigation that hits all too close to home. Recorded on June 5, 2017.
Listen to Audio (mp3) [file size: 19.20MB] [Play time: 0 hr 41 min]
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PechaKucha Seattle: Interrupting Whiteness - Part 2
What is the role that white people can play in dismantling white privilege and its related oppressions? This conversation is an attempt to get beyond the narrow confines of discussing white privilege by specifically asking individual white people how they are working, with intention and accountability, with communities of color, to center people of color and be supportive of collective work to end racism and create a deeper collective humanity. This is part 2 of 2 podcasts. Recorded on June 1, 2017.
Listen to Audio (mp3) [file size: 32.32MB] [Play time: 1 hr 10 min]
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PechaKucha Seattle: Interrupting Whiteness - Part 1
What is the role that white people can play in dismantling white privilege and its related oppressions? This conversation is an attempt to get beyond the narrow confines of discussing white privilege by specifically asking individual white people how they are working, with intention and accountability, with communities of color, to center people of color and be supportive of collective work to end racism and create a deeper collective humanity. This is part 1 of 2 podcasts. Recorded on June 1, 2017.
Listen to Audio (mp3) [file size: 29.02MB] [Play time: 1 hr 03 min]
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Scaachi Koul and Lindy West
In her new book, Koul shares fierce and funny essays about dealing with Internet trolls, addressing sexism, and growing up as a daughter of Indian immigrants. Koul will talk with Lindy West. Recorded on May 31, 2017.
Listen to Audio (mp3) [file size: 35.64MB] [Play time: 1 hr 17 min]
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WITS Year-End Readings & Celebrations: Middle School & High School
Join us for Day 2 of the Writers in the Schools (WITS) program year-end readings & celebrations! Middle school and high school students share original poems, short stories and memoirs created during their residencies. Recorded on May 25, 2017.
Listen to Audio (mp3) [file size: 39.11MB] [Play time: 1 hr 25 min]
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WITS Year-End Readings & Celebrations: Elementary & Middle School
Join us for Day 1 of the Writers in the Schools (WITS) program year-end readings & celebrations! Elementary school and middle school students share original poems, short stories and memoirs created during their residencies. Recorded on May 24, 2017.
Listen to Audio (mp3) [file size: 41.88MB] [Play time: 1 hr 31 min]
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Civic Saturday
Civic Saturday is a periodic gathering convened by Citizen University to help be a civic analogue to church or synagogue and temple. It includes song, readings of civic scripture (great and provocative American texts), a secular sermon, silent reflection. Recorded on May 20, 2017.
Listen to Audio (mp3) [file size: 34.31MB] [Play time: 1 hr 14 min]