September Author Events: Fantasy, Reproductive Health, Banned Books Letterpress

By rablogspl on August 29, 2024

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We're kicking off this energetic month with an amazing lineup of author and community events, including New York Times bestselling author Aiden Thomas ("Celestial Monsters"), Lambda finalist Garth Greenwell ("Small Rain") and reproductive health expert Dr. Karen Tang ("It's Not Hysteria") in conversation with Tik Tok sensation Jane Park. You'll also get a chance to make letterpress book art about what books mean to you during Banned Books Week.

All Library events are free and open to the public. Find information and registration through the event links below or at spl.org/Calendar. Many of these events are supported by The Seattle Public Library Foundation and the Gary and Connie Kunis Foundation.

AUTHOR AND COMMUNITY EVENTS

Aiden Thomas and Margaret Owen discuss "Celestial Monsters." From 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 4. Central Library, Level 1 Microsoft Auditorium. Aiden Thomas, a trans Latinx author from Portland, and award-winning YA author Margaret Owen discuss "Celestial Monsters," Thomas' heart-stopping duology finale to "The Sunbearer Trials." Aiden Thomas (he/him/they/them) is the New York Times bestselling author of "Cemetery Boys." The event partner is Charlie's Queer Books. Registration is required.

Garth Greenwell and Daniel Tam-Claiborne discuss "Small Rain." From 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 10. Central Library, Level 1 Microsoft Auditorium. "Small Rain," which Miranda July called "incredibly moving," is a novel about one man's near-death experience by the critically acclaimed author of "Cleanness," a 2023 finalist for the Lambda Literary Award. Greenwell will speak with Daniel Tam-Claiborne, Seattle writer and producer. Event partner is Third Place Books. Registration is required.

Beacon Hill Branch "Libraries for All" 20th Anniversary Celebration. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14. Beacon Hill Branch. Join us to celebrate the Beacon Hill Branch's anniversary with hands-on activities, refreshments, and photos and memories of the branch throughout the years. Registration is not required.

Anna Zivarts discusses "When Driving Is Not an Option: Steering Away from Car Dependency." From 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 19. Central Library, Level 1 Microsoft Auditorium. In "When Driving Is Not an Option," Seattle-area disability rights advocate Anna Letitia Zivarts shines a light on the number of people in the U.S. who cannot drive and explains how improving our transportation system with nondrivers in mind will create a better quality of life for everyone. Live ASL captioning provided. Event partners are Elliott Bay Book Company and Island Books. Registration is required.

Dr. Karen Tang and Jane Park discuss "It's Not Hysteria: Everything You Need to Know About Your Reproductive Health (but Were Never Told)." From 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20. Central Library, Level 1 Microsoft Auditorium. Dr. Karen Tang, board-certified gynecologist, is on a mission to transform how we engage with our bodies and our healthcare. "It's Not Hysteria" is a comprehensive guide to common conditions and potential treatment options, designed to help readers to take control of their gynecologic health. Dr. Tang will talk with former newscaster and Tik Tok sensation Jane Park Kang. Registration is required.