Events from The Seattle Public Library, Central Libraryhttp://www.librarything.com/venue/3007LibraryThing Local events from The Seattle Public Library, Central LibraryThe Seattle Public Library, Central Library: Thrilling Tales: A Storytime for Grown Upshttp://www.librarything.com/venue/3007/The-Seattle-Public-Library-Central-Library<b>Monday, December 21 (12:00 pm)</b> <p><a href="/author/wrightdavid">David Wright</a> reads from <i>December 21: Back for Christmas, by John Collier and The Leaf Sweeper, by Muriel Spark.</i>.</p><p>Today's tales are "Back for Christmas," by John Collier. Ah, Homicide: the gift that keeps on giving. Also "The Leaf Sweeper," by Muriel Spark. The sole member of the Society for the Abolition of Christmas finds his holiday spirit at last. 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. The program lasts 45 minutes.</p>54d49c7b12e6e1f3d41d0711bcabeb58