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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.

Schedule of events

Upcoming Events

Thu Nov 13

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The Search for Truth and the Persistence of Love Across Time

Online Event

Join acclaimed author Amanda Peters online as she discusses her bestselling novel The Berry Pickers and her moving short story collection Waiting for the Long Night Moon.

Tue Nov 18

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Unlock the Secret Language of Connection

Online Event

Join bestselling author Charles Duhigg (The Power of Habit) as he shares key insights from Supercommunicators—his new guide to mastering connection at work, home, and in life.

Tue Dec 02

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Scheming Wives and High-Stakes Hilarity

Online Event

Join debut author Sue Hincenbergs for a wild online chat about The Retirement Plan—a darkly funny novel where three friends plot to trade their husbands for beachfront bliss and big insurance payouts.

Tue Dec 09

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen

Online Event

Join us for a heartwarming talk with curator Paula J. Johnson on Julia Child’s Kitchen—a rich tribute filled with chef interviews, favorite tools, and stories from the iconic culinary legend.