Each year the Library hosts readings, lectures, and discussions by authors and other public figures. You may listen to many of these programs by subscribing to the Library's authors & events podcast or by downloading one of the audio programs listed below. Our archive goes back more than 10 years and includes thousands of podcasts of memorable Library events.
John D. Anderson: Portrayal of Henry James
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College Admissions and Scholarships at the Central Library
Attendees learned how to prepare for the SAT or ACT, and discovered scholarship resources on Nov. 19, 2008 at the Central Library. Sam Lim, founder of Scholarship Junkies, discussed the vast resources available and how to use these tools to maximize scholarship potential. A representative from Kaplan discussed how to prepare for the SAT or ACT.
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2008 Jack Straw Writers Program
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Cliff Mass: 'The Weather of the Pacific Northwest'
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William Least Heat-Moon: 'Roads to Quoz: An American Mosey'
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Douglas Smith: 'The Pearl'
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M.T. Anderson: 'The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing: Volume II'
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Mary Woodward: 'In Defense of Our Neighbors'
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John Green: 'Paper Towns'
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2008 Washington State Book Awards
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