"Thrilling Tales: A Story Time for Grown-ups" is comprised of gripping short stories for a grown-up audience that are expertly read aloud from 12:05 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. on select Mondays of the month at The Seattle Public Library, Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 1, Microsoft Auditorium, 206-386-4636.

Library programs are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. Parking is available in the Central Library garage at the regular rates. Brown bag lunches and knitting are welcome. Doors open at 11:40 a.m. Stories start at 12:05 p.m. and are finished no later than 12:50 p.m.

February's stories will include:

  • 12:05 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6 - "The Blameless" by Jeffrey Ford. "Dear Tom and Helen, we hope that you will be able to attend our daughter Grace's Spring Exorcism. Punch and finger sandwiches provided."