Author Events

Reading and Writing the ‘Other’: Q&A with Nisi Shawl, Library Guest Curator

March 21, 2024

On Thursday, March 28, a new author series kicks off at The Seattle Public Library’s Central Library. Curated by Seattle writer and editor Nisi Shawl, it’s called “Reading and Writing the ‘Other:’ Diversity and Inclusion in Our Worlds.” The three programs include the March 28 event on Writing the ‘Other’ and sensitivity reading with Nisi… Continue reading
Using Horror to Expose Truths About Race: Tananarive Due at the Central Library on Nov. 1

October 19, 2023

Halloween might be on Oct. 31, but the season continues at the Central Library on Wednesday, Nov. 1, when award-winning horror writer and Jordan Peele collaborator Tananarive Due appears to discuss her much-anticipated new novel “The Reformatory,” just one day after it’s released. The event, which runs from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., is free… Continue reading
11 Not-to-Miss Author Events in October and November 2023

October 12, 2023

Fall is a great time to sink into a riveting read. Even better: Read the book, and then see the author speak at one of these upcoming events with The Seattle Public Library. From Tananarive Due’s new horror novel set in Jim Crow-era Florida to Lauren Groff’s 17th century survival story to new books by… Continue reading
July 2023 Author and Community Events at the Library

June 29, 2023

July is a great time to come to a Library program, outdoors and indoors. Wander a StoryWalk® featuring books by Indigenous authors in four locations around Magnolia; enjoy a night of spoken word, dance and choir with Path With Art at the Central Library; and listen to readings from award-winning authors including Karen Lord, Silvia… Continue reading
Seattle Reads Turns 25 and We’re Celebrating With Julie Otsuka

May 17, 2023

It’s hard to imagine, but back in 1998, citywide book clubs didn’t really exist. Enter Nancy Pearl and Chris Higashi, who were with the Washington Center for the Book (then affiliated with the Library). They came up with the concept of encouraging readers across a community to read the same book, and discuss it. They… Continue reading
Theater, Music and Film: February 2023 Events at The Seattle Public Library

February 2, 2023

We’ve got some amazing author programs and community events planned for February, from Lambda Award-winning novelist Annalee Newitz to Bonnie Garmus, author of the bestselling novel “Lessons in Chemistry”. The Fifth Avenue Theatre is also back with a Sondheim show talk and the South Park Branch is hosting a movie screening with former Washington State… Continue reading
The Central Library Expands Hours, and 20-Plus Things to Do There

January 17, 2023

Tourists stop by all the time, but when was the last time you visited The Seattle Public Library’s internationally acclaimed downtown location? If it’s been a while, we have good news: Starting Wednesday, Jan. 18, the Central Library will be open two nights a week until 8 p.m. (with the exception of the Faye G.… Continue reading
Poetry, Pictures, Architecture and Orcas: January 2023 Events and Author Readings

December 21, 2022

Want something to look forward to after the holidays? The Seattle Public Library’s author programs and community events in January 2023 include a Lunar New Year celebration, the Seattle Times’ annual Pictures of the Year event, and author events highlighting Lynda Mapes’ award-winning book about orcas and a picture book about Pacific Science Center architect… Continue reading