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Library Speakers Consortium

The Library Speakers Consortium brings you live-streamed events with interactive Q&A, so you can connect with the minds behind the books you love.

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We've partnered with the Library Speakers Consortium to bring you a series of exclusive online events featuring fascinating authors and thought leaders.

Here's what you can expect:

Live-streamed talks: Hear firsthand about the inspiration, creative process, and stories behind your favorite books.

Interactive Q&A sessions: Get your questions answered and engage directly with the authors.

Access anytime, anywhere: Participate from the comfort of your home using your computer, tablet, or smartphone.

On-demand recordings: Missed a live event? No problem! Catch up on past talks at your convenience.

Browse the schedule of upcoming author talks and watch past events.

Upcoming Events

Tue Jul 14

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Small Towns and Big Secrets:

Online Event

Join us for a thrilling evening with acclaimed author Karin Slaughter as we chat about her North Falls series, consisting of We Are All Guilty Here.

Thu Jul 16

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Migrant Heart: The Hidden Cost of American Dream & Healing

Online Event

In her ambitious new memoir, beloved bestselling author Reyna Grande illuminates the hidden cost of the American Dream and the complex journey of healing that follows survival.

Wed Jul 22

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Aging and Crafting with Lorene Edwards Forkner

Online Event

Artist Lorene Edwards Forkner talks using art to slow down and savor life.

Tue Jul 28

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The Power of Connection: Creating Lasting Friendships

Online Event

Join us in virtual conversation with bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco, one of the world’s leading experts in human connection.

Tue Aug 04

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen

Online Event

Join us for a conversation as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson.

Tue Aug 25

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

When Trees Testify: Reclaiming America’s

Online Event

Join us for a riveting conversation with award-winning biologist Beronda Montgomery as we discuss her book, When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy.