Booktoberfest
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Listen to these Haunting Tales for Hallowe’en.
Time to turn down the lights, cuddle up by the fire, and listen to some frightening tales from days gone by. Here are several spooky stories from when we were podcasting our Thrilling Tales: Storytime for Grownups, earlier in the pandemic, and before: The House of the Nightmare, by Edward Lucas White. A lonesome road… Continue reading
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The Haunted Podcasts of Autumn
Well, we’ve definitely turned the corner into the spookiest time of year. No, I don’t mean election season: I’m talking about the lead up to Hallowe’en. This time last year – and for the past five years – I’d be stepping out into the chill winds of Autumn to go read haunting ‘Ales from the… Continue reading
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If only my library were in a bar… Booktoberfest 2019!
Think of it: the nerdy erudition of your neighborhood library, crossed with the convivial bonhomie of your local pub. That’s Booktoberfest, now in its fifth year! Trivia, karaoke, happy hours, all with a bookish twist. Storytimes, art class, and literary readings, all in bars! Come out and celebrate the season with us. Here’s what’s in… Continue reading
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Longer nights: Stranger tales
You can feel it in the air, can’t you: Autumn is just around the corner, and here at the library that means gathering around to hear some spooky stories. Once again this Fall, we’ll be presenting our ‘Ales from the Crypt spooky story time in bars around town (visit the Booktoberfest page soon for details,… Continue reading
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Libraryoke!
Karaoke is one of those things that I will either be super stoked about and will want to sing Colors of the Wind to the rooftops or I’ll just want to sit back and take it all in. Regardless, karaoke has a way of bringing everyone together and here are a few books that illustrate… Continue reading
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A Lifetime of Reading Finally Pays Off!
Sure, reading has been shown to improve empathy in adults and emotional intelligence in children. Plus it’s affordable and enjoyable, and you feel, learn and experience so much. But what about making you the envy of your friends? Has reading ever bought the next round of beer? Where are the fabulous prizes? That’s all about to… Continue reading
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BOOKTOBERFEST 2017 IS HERE!
That familiar chill in the air, those reddish tints starting to appear in the leaves, that playful note of pumpkin spice latte asserting itself amidst the less seasonal scents of marijuana and Axe body spray on city streets: it can only mean one thing. Another Booktoberfest has arrived! Each October, dazed and confused from the flurry of… Continue reading
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Drink and book pairings for the winter ahead
Booktoberfest 2016, our month-long celebration of books and booze, has come to an end but fret not – the rest of winter is a great time to continue this thematic exploration on your own. To that end, here are some suggestions for book and drink pairings, initially presented by librarians Andrea Gough and David Wright as… Continue reading
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Spooky Stories LIVE, all October long!
Turn down the lights. Get yourself a drink and gather round, while we take you on a little trip down a dark and twisted road. This month we have extra spooky story times for grown ups in store, at the library and coming soon to a pub near you as a part of our celebration of… Continue reading
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Books + Beer = Booktoberfest!
Some things are just meant to go together. Strawberries & Shortcake. Peaches & Herb. Pumpkin Spice & Everything. To these time honored pairings we add what could well become our new favorite: Books & Beer. This October you’ll find librarians visiting pubs and bars all across this great city, for Seattle Public Library’s inaugural Booktoberfest. Continue reading