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    Laura Da', Sierra Nelson and Guests: Poetry in Public

    Join Laura Da’ and Sierra Nelson and featured readers from the community as they share poetry from the Poetry in Public project.

    (01:09:24) | Posted July 2025

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    D.A. Navoti, José Luis Montero, and Guests: Poetry in Public

    Join D.A. Navoti and José Luis Montero and featured readers from the community as they share poetry from the Poetry in Public project.

    (00:47:40) | Posted July 2025

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    “Midlife: Private Parts in Public” with Angela Garbes, Katrina Spade, and Molly Wizenberg

    Join us for a book group discussion of Miranda July’s “All Fours” with local luminaries Angela Garbes, Katrina Spade, and Molly Wizenberg.

    (01:29:38) | Posted December 2024

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    Jack Straw Writer Showcase 2024

    Join us to hear new work from members of the Jack Straw Writing Program, curated by Priscilla Long. 

    (01:05:56) | Posted November 2024

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    “Midlife: Private Parts in Public” with Angela Garbes, Jane Wong, and Claire Dederer

    Join us for a conversation about intergenerational care and interdependence with guest curator Angela Garbes and local writers Claire Dederer and Jane Wong.

    (01:09:46) | Posted October 2024

  • Jenny Liou and Shin Yu Pai discuss "Muscle Memory"

    Join us for a reading and conversation with poet, science writer, and retired professional cage fighter Jenny Liou, moderated by public engagement curator Shin Yu Pai.

    (01:10:07) | Posted January 2023

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    Pamela Sneed Discusses "Funeral Diva"

    Join us for a reading and conversation with poet, activist, visual artist, and educator Pamela Sneed, moderated by Shin Yu Pai.

    (01:18:54) | Posted November 2022

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    Radical Self-Acceptance As Activism: The Sensual Self Presented By Ev'Yan Whitney

    Guest Curator Olaiya Land talks with Ev’Yan Whitney about the importance of reconnecting with pleasure and their book, Sensual Self.

    (01:01:15) | Posted January 2022

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    Voices of Color in Food presented by Lionesse

    Olaiya Land, guest curator and founder of the online journal Lionesse, brings together three experts to discuss representation in the food industry. Speakers include cookbook author and food writer, Tara O'Brady, sommelier Cha McCoy, and chef/owner at Musang, Melissa Miranda. The event is presented in partnership with Lionesse and Book Larder. This event is supported by The Seattle Public Library Foundation and the Gary and Connie Kunis Foundation.

    (01:22:30) | Posted December 2021

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    Radical Self-Acceptance As Activism: Anti-Diet Presented By Caroline Dooner

    Guest Curator Olaiya Land talks with Caroline Dooner about the inherent flaws of dieting and diet culture and her book, The F*ck It Diet.

    (01:12:33) | Posted December 2021