Authors & Books

If you love books, we have what you need. We host book discussions and readings by major authors. We also have thousands of printed books, audiobooks and e-books for you to borrow.

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Authors & Books Recorded Events

Watch and listen to recordings of discussions and readings by major, local, and up and coming authors.

Book Club DIY Toolkit

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

Children’s Day/Book Day

Children’s Day celebrates children and promotes multicultural family literacy.

City of Literature

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

Guest Curated Series

Our community-responsive programming is guest-curated by Seattle-area artists, to increase opportunities where Seattle’s community voices can be seen and heard.

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Horror at the Library

Fans of the horror genre can find author talks, book recommendations, and much more at the Library.

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Native Youth Reading Group

The Library serves as a coalition partner with books groups for Native middle and high school students.

One Book, One Coast

One Book, One Coast is the largest book club on the West Coast, with over 140 participating library systems.

Poetry

Connect with poetry at the Library with upcoming programs, readings, open mics and much more.

Seattle Reads

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

Short Edition Story Dispenser

Find our Short Edition story dispensers to print a story to read on the spot or take with you. Choose from Children’s, Short Stories and Local Authors.