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 380
The Ballard Branch welcomes the 380th meeting of the It's About Time Writers' Reading Series, featuring author readings and open mics. Recorded on July 8.
Listen to Audio (mp3) [file size: 40.4 MB] [Play time: 01 hr 00 min]
Exploring Black Brilliance And Black Joy Through Storytelling And Writing: Food & Celebration
Listen to stories and explore fun writing prompts that can help you explore, create and share your own stories. Recorded on July 8, 2021.
Listen to Audio (mp3) [file size: 46 MB] [Play time: 00 hr 52 min]
Virtual It's About Time Writers' Reading Series, Meeting 379
The Ballard Branch welcomes the 379th meeting of the It's About Time Writers' Reading Series, featuring author readings and open mics. Recorded June 10, 2021.
Listen to Audio (mp3) [file size: 40.9 MB] [Play time: 01 hr 04 min]
Virtual It's About Time Writers' Reading Series, Meeting 378
The Ballard Branch welcomes the 378th meeting of the It's About Time Writers' Reading Series, featuring author readings and open mics. Recorded on May 13, 2021.
Listen to Audio (mp3) [file size: 45.2 MB] [Play time: 01 hr 06 min]
Virtual Thrilling Tales: in our time by Ernest Hemingway
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 "in our time" by Ernest Hemingway. Recorded on April 14, 2021.
Listen to Audio (mp3) [file size: 26.17MB] [Play time: 0 hr 30 min]
Virtual It's About Time Writers' Reading Series, Meeting 377
The Ballard Branch welcomes the 377th meeting of the It's About Time Writers' Reading Series, featuring author readings and open mics. Recorded on Apr. 8.
Listen to Audio (mp3) [file size: 55.6 MB] [Play time: 01 hr 23 min]
Virtual Thrilling Tales: The Puzzle by Anonymous
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 Puzzle" by Anonymous. Recorded on March 31, 2021.
Listen to Audio (mp3) [file size: 42.04MB] [Play time: 0 hr 48 min]
Virtual It's About Time Writers' Reading Series, Meeting 376
The Ballard Branch welcomes the 376th meeting of the It's About Time Writers' Reading Series, featuring author readings and open mics. Recorded on Mar. 11, 2021.
Listen to Audio (mp3) [file size: 46.7 MB] [Play time: 1 hr 9 min]
Virtual Thrilling Tales: The Water Hole by Maxwell Struthers Burt
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 Water Hole" by Maxwell Struthers Burt. Recorded on Feb. 24, 2021.
Listen to Audio (mp3) [file size: 40.31MB] [Play time: 0 hr 48 min]
Virtual It's About Time Writers' Reading Series, Meeting 375
The Ballard Branch welcomes the 375th meeting of the It's About Time Writers' Reading Series, featuring author readings and open mics. Recorded on Feb. 11, 2021.
Listen to Audio (mp3) [file size: 45.8 MB] [Play time: 01 hr 06 min]