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The Seattle Public Library, Central Branch
LT member AnnaClaire

The Seattle Public Library, Central Branch

1000 Fourth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98104-1109

United States

206-386-4636; http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=about_contact_email

Hjemmeside: http://www.spl.org/

Arrangement link: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?p…

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Faciliteter: wifi, mad/drikkevarer

Tilføjet af: mvrdrk.  Er blevet kontaktet: Nej.

Udvalgt: aimee, AnnaClaire, caseydurfee, guybrarian, pamur, redredshoes, saratriceratops, Silverstar98121, toriokyo, vsmith, ztutz

Beskrivelse: The Seattle Public Library's Central branch hosts a wide variety of literary and cultural programming, author readings, monthly book discussion groups, teen and all-ages events, and storytimes for children and adults.

Kommende arrangementer

Thrilling Tales: A Storytime for Adults (juli 21 kl. 12:00)
David Wright læser fra Leaving Nairobi, by Ed McBain.
Today's tale is "Leaving Nairobi," by Ed McBain. Newlyweds on safari encounter an animal far more dangerous than any elephant or lion: their human guide. Love a good story? Sit back, relax, and escape from the everyday as we bring you gripping short stories expertly read, and well-calculated to keep ... (mere)you in suspense! Admission is free, and brown bag lunches are welcome.
Sted for begivenheden: Central Library, Microsoft Auditorium, Level One. 1000 4th Ave, Seattle, 98104
tilføjet af guybrarian.
Thrilling Tales: A Storytime for Adults (august 4 kl. 12:00)
David Wright læser fra Ransom, by Pearl S. Buck.
Today's tale is "Ransom," by Pearl S. Buck. “We have your son.” It may not be every parent’s nightmare, but it is every rich parent’s nightmare. Love a good story? Sit back, relax, and escape from the everyday as we bring you gripping short stories expertly read, and well-calculated to keep ... (mere)you in suspense! Admission is free, and brown bag lunches are welcome.
Sted for begivenheden: Central Library, Microsoft Auditorium, Level One. 1000 4th Ave, Seattle, 98104
tilføjet af guybrarian.
Thrilling Tales: A Storytime for Adults (august 18 kl. 12:00)
David Wright læser fra Jugged, by Elmore Leonard.
Today's tale is "Jugged," by Elmore Leonard. A drunken brawl and a night in jail aren’t so bad for young Pete, until he learns his cell mate is the wildest man in the West. Love a good story? Sit back, relax, and escape from the everyday as we bring you gripping short stories expertly read, and ... (mere)well-calculated to keep you in suspense! Admission is free, and brown bag lunches are welcome.
Sted for begivenheden: Central Library, Microsoft Auditorium, Level One. 1000 4th Ave, Seattle, 98104
tilføjet af guybrarian.
No Thrilling Tales Today! (september 1 kl. 12:00)
David Wright, has the day off, with the rest of the library..
The Central Library will be closed for Labor Day today, so there will be no Thrilling Tales program.
Sted for begivenheden: Our regular
tilføjet af guybrarian.
Thrilling Tales: A Storytime for Adults (september 15 kl. 12:00)
David Wright læser fra Decision, by Helen Nielsen.
Today's tale is "Decision," by Helen Nielsen. The papers called her a “stony faced tigress” and an “iceberg killer,” but underneath it all she was just like you and me. Love a good story? Sit back, relax, and escape from the everyday as we bring you gripping short stories expertly read, and ... (mere)well-calculated to keep you in suspense! Admission is free, and brown bag lunches are welcome. The Thrilling Tales for the rest of 2008 are: Oct. 6 "The Crowd," by Ray Bradbury. The car wreck was terrible, but afterwards it was the ones who came running that he couldn’t forget, and couldn’t escape. Oct. 20 "One Foot in the Grave," by Davis Grubb. When you lose a foot, you still feel the phantom limb. But what does the foot feel? Creepy fun. Also "The Damned Thing," by Ambrose Bierce. What is the color of terror? Nov. 3 "November Story," by Barbara Callahan. On the eve of the election, a presidential candidate’s wife searches for a way out of limbo. Also "Going Down?" by Jack Ritchie. A curious approach to suicide prevention. Nov. 17 "The Cost of Kent Castwell," by Avram Davidson. They say good fences make good neighbors, but sometimes a fence just isn’t high enough. Also "Crazy Old Lady," by Avram Davidson. “What is the world coming to?” she asked. Then she found the answer in her own handbag! Dec. 1 "Evening Primrose," by John Collier. At night, when the shoppers all leave, the department store takes on a bizarre life of its own, in this curiously horrifying tale. Dec. 15 "A Merry Merry Christmas," by Ed McBain. Holiday cheer meets homicidal rage. Also "The Twelve Terrors of Xmas," by John Updike, & "Nackles," by Donald Westlake. You’ve heard of Santa Claus? Now meet the anti-Claus.
Sted for begivenheden: Central Library, Microsoft Auditorium, Level One. 1000 4th Ave, Seattle, 98104
tilføjet af guybrarian.

Tidligere arrangementer

Thrilling Tales: A Storytime for Adults (marts 17 kl. 12:00)
David Wright læser fra The Purple is Everything, by Dorothy Salisbury Davis.
Love a good story? Sit back, relax, and escape from the everyday as we bring you gripping short stories expertly read, and well-calculated to keep you in suspense! Admission is free, and brown bag lunches are welcome. Today's tales are: "The Purple is Everything," by Dorothy Salisbury Davis. An art ... (mere)lover finds it necessary to liberate her favorite Monet from the museum. Also "Victor Scarpazo, or The End of the Pursuit," by Marco Denevi. Sometimes you can get lost in a painting.
tilføjet af guybrarian.
Mary Doria Russell (marts 20 kl. 19:00)
Mary Doria Russell læser fra Dreamers of the Day.
Interesseret: TaylorWhite tilføjet af mvrdrk.
Thrilling Tales: A Storytime for Adults (april 7 kl. 12:00)
David Wright læser fra Winning the Game, by Rubem Fonseca, & McHenry's Gift, by Mike MacLean.
Today's tales are: "Winning the Game," by Rubem Fonseca. “He who dies with the most toys wins.” This Brazilian tale offers a chilling new twist on that maxim. Also "McHenry’s Gift," by Mike MacLean. The drug kingpin was like a father to Dillon. Now he’s sent a package from the grave. Love ... (mere)a good story? Sit back, relax, and escape from the everyday as we bring you gripping short stories expertly read, and well-calculated to keep you in suspense! Admission is free, and brown bag lunches are welcome.
Sted for begivenheden: MICROSOFT AUDITORIUM, LEVEL ONE.
Interesseret: Silverstar98121 tilføjet af guybrarian.
Thrilling Tales: A Storytime for Adults (april 7 kl. 12:00)
David Wright læser fra Winning the Game, by Rubem Fonseca, & McHenry's Gift, by Mike MacLean.
Today's tales are: "Winning the Game," by Rubem Fonseca. “He who dies with the most toys wins.” This Brazilian tale offers a chilling new twist on that maxim. Also "McHenry’s Gift," by Mike MacLean. The drug kingpin was like a father to Dillon. Now he’s sent a package from the grave. *Note: This ... (mere)week’s Thrilling Tale will take place in Room 2, Level Four. Love a good story? Sit back, relax, and escape from the everyday as we bring you gripping short stories expertly read, and well-calculated to keep you in suspense! Admission is free, and brown bag lunches are welcome.
Sted for begivenheden: *NOTE: Today's Thrilling Tales will be Held in Room Two, Level Four.
Interesseret: Silverstar98121 tilføjet af guybrarian.
Thrilling Tales: A Storytime for Adults (april 21 kl. 12:00)
David Wright læser fra The Blessington Method, by Stanley Ellin, & Examination Day, by Henry Slesar.
Today's tales are "The Blessington Method," by Stanley Ellin. Here’s a brilliant new scheme for lessening the burden of that aging parent, no strings attached – or are there? Also "Examination Day," by Henry Slesar. Please pick up your pencil and open your exam books to page one. Good luck: you’re ... (mere)going to need it! Love a good story? Sit back, relax, and escape from the everyday as we bring you gripping short stories expertly read, and well-calculated to keep you in suspense! Admission is free, and brown bag lunches are welcome.
Sted for begivenheden: Central Library, Microsoft Auditorium, Level One. 1000 4th Ave. Seattle, WA 98104
Interesseret: Silverstar98121 tilføjet af guybrarian.
Thrilling Tales: A Storytime for Adults (april 21 kl. 12:00)
David Wright læser fra The Blessington Method, by Stanley Ellin, & Examination Day, by Henry Slesar.
Today's tales are "The Blessington Method," by Stanley Ellin. Here’s a brilliant new scheme for lessening the burden of that aging parent, no strings attached – or are there? Also "Examination Day," by Henry Slesar. Please pick up your pencil and open your exam books to page one. Good luck: you’re ... (mere)going to need it! Love a good story? Sit back, relax, and escape from the everyday as we bring you gripping short stories expertly read, and well-calculated to keep you in suspense! Admission is free, and brown bag lunches are welcome.
Sted for begivenheden: Central Library, Microsoft Auditorium, Level One. 1000 4th Ave. Seattle, WA 98104
Interesseret: Silverstar98121 tilføjet af guybrarian.
Alice Hoffman (april 29 kl. 19:00)
Alice Hoffman på tur i The Third Angel.
Presented in conjunction with Elliott Bay Book Co. "Free admission is on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Seattle Public Central Library is at 1000 Fourth Avenue (between Madison and Spring). Special $5 coupons for the Central Library garage are available on a limited basis to those attending. For ... (mere)more information, please see www.spl.org or call (206) 386-4636 (SPL) or (206) 624-6600 (Elliott Bay)."
tilføjet af christiguc.
Thrilling Tales: A Storytime for Adults (maj 3 kl. 12:00)
David Wright læser fra Renegade, by Shirley Jackson, & Won't Daddy Be Surprised, by Clements Jordan.
Today's tales are "Renegade," by Shirley Jackson. Motherhood means many things: joy, pride, horror. A deeply unsettling tale of a mom, her kids, and their bad dog. Also "Won’t Daddy Be Surprised?" by Clements Jordan. Shhhh – Mommy’s cooking up a special surprise for Daddy, bless his crooked little ... (mere)heart! Love a good story? Sit back, relax, and escape from the everyday as we bring you gripping short stories expertly read, and well-calculated to keep you in suspense! Admission is free, and brown bag lunches are welcome.
Sted for begivenheden: Central Library, Microsoft Auditorium, Level One. 1000 4th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98104
Interesseret: Silverstar98121 tilføjet af guybrarian.
Thrilling Tales: A Storytime for Adults (maj 3 kl. 12:00)
David Wright læser fra Renegade, by Shirley Jackson, & Won't Daddy Be Surprised, by Clements Jordan.
Today's Tales are "Renegade," by Shirley Jackson. Motherhood means many things: joy, pride, horror. A deeply unsettling tale of a mom, her kids, and their bad dog. Also "Won’t Daddy Be Surprised?" by Clements Jordan. Shhhh – Mommy’s cooking up a special surprise for Daddy, bless his crooked little ... (mere)heart! Love a good story? Sit back, relax, and escape from the everyday as we bring you gripping short stories expertly read, and well-calculated to keep you in suspense! Admission is free, and brown bag lunches are welcome.
Sted for begivenheden: Central Library, Microsoft Auditorium, Level One. 1000 4th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98104
Interesseret: Silverstar98121 tilføjet af guybrarian.
Thrilling Tales: A Storytime for Adults (maj 19 kl. 12:00)
David Wright læser fra Skin, by Roald Dahl.
Today's tale is "Skin," by Roald Dahl. “Ars longa; Vita brevis.” Art is long, Life is short. But what about tattoos? Dahl offers his own macabre take on the fickle fame of the flesh. Love a good story? Sit back, relax, and escape from the everyday as we bring you gripping short stories expertly ... (mere)read, and well-calculated to keep you in suspense! Admission is free, and brown bag lunches are welcome.
Sted for begivenheden: Central Library, Microsoft Auditorium, Level One. 1000 4th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98104
Interesseret: Silverstar98121 tilføjet af guybrarian.
Thrilling Tales: A Storytime for Adults (maj 19 kl. 12:00)
David Wright læser fra Skin, by Roald Dahl.
Today's tale is "Skin," by Roald Dahl. “Ars longa; Vita brevis.” Art is long, Life is short. But what about tattoos? Dahl offers his own macabre take on the fickle fame of the flesh. Love a good story? Sit back, relax, and escape from the everyday as we bring you gripping short stories expertly ... (mere)read, and well-calculated to keep you in suspense! Admission is free, and brown bag lunches are welcome.
Sted for begivenheden: Central Library, Microsoft Auditorium, Level One. 1000 4th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98104
Interesseret: Silverstar98121 tilføjet af guybrarian.
Thrilling Tales: A Storytime for Adults (juni 2 kl. 12:00)
David Wright læser fra Interrogation, by Jeffrey Deaver.
Today's Tale: "Interrogation," by Jeffrey Deaver. The detective has one last chance to learn a condemned man’s motive, but is it worth a one-way trip into a killer’s twisted mind? Love a good story? Sit back, relax, and escape from the everyday as we bring you gripping short stories expertly read, ... (mere)and well-calculated to keep you in suspense! Admission is free, and brown bag lunches are welcome.
Sted for begivenheden: Central Library, Microsoft Auditorium, Level One. 1000 4th Ave, Seattle, 98104
Interesseret: Silverstar98121 tilføjet af guybrarian.
Thrilling Tales: A Storytime for Adults (juni 2 kl. 12:00)
David Wright læser fra Interrogation, by Jeffrey Deaver.
Today's tale is "Interrogation," by Jeffrey Deaver. The detective has one last chance to learn a condemned man’s motive, but is it worth a one-way trip into a killer’s twisted mind? Love a good story? Sit back, relax, and escape from the everyday as we bring you gripping short stories expertly ... (mere)read, and well-calculated to keep you in suspense! Admission is free, and brown bag lunches are welcome.
Sted for begivenheden: Central Library, Microsoft Auditorium, Level One. 1000 4th Ave, Seattle, 98104
Interesseret: Silverstar98121 tilføjet af guybrarian.
Thrilling Tales: A Storytime for Adults (juni 16 kl. 12:00)
David Wright læser fra Silk Road, by Beatrix Kramolovsky, & Going, Going, Gone, by Peter Blauner.
Today's tales are "Silk Road," by Beatrix Kramolovsky. His father the homicide cop always works late, but Armin knows just how to get his dad’s attention. Also "Going, Going, Gone," by Peter Blauner. Two distracted seconds was all it took for his child to step through the closing doors. The subway’s ... (mere)leaving. Now what? Love a good story? Sit back, relax, and escape from the everyday as we bring you gripping short stories expertly read, and well-calculated to keep you in suspense! Admission is free, and brown bag lunches are welcome.
Sted for begivenheden: Central Library, Microsoft Auditorium, Level One. Seattle, WA, 98104
tilføjet af guybrarian.
Thrilling Tales: A Storytime for Adults (juli 2 kl. 12:00)
David Wright læser fra In a Grove, by Ryunosuke Akutagawa, & The Enourmous , by Jack Ritchie.
Today's tales are "In a Grove," by Ryunosuke Akutagawa. A body is found amidst blood-stained bamboo, but who is the killer? The answer shifts each time a witness speaks. Also "The Enormous $10," by Jack Ritchie. The auditor says the bank’s accounts are off and there’s hell to pay, but where did that ... (mere)extra $10 come from? Love a good story? Sit back, relax, and escape from the everyday as we bring you gripping short stories expertly read, and well-calculated to keep you in suspense! Admission is free, and brown bag lunches are welcome.
Sted for begivenheden: Central LIbrary, Microsoft Auditorium, Level One. 1000 4th Ave, Seattle, 98104
tilføjet af guybrarian.

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