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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

Wed Jun 17

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Make & Create with Hatem Aly: Sketchbooks + Bookmarks

Online Event

Join us for a special live event featuring award-winning illustrator, Hatem Aly.

Thu Jun 18

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood

Online Event

Join us in virtual conversation with storyteller and popular blogger Ted Page as we chat about his book Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood.

Tue Jun 23

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Simple, Sustainable, and Powerfully Delicious Meals

Online Event

Join us as we chat with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook, which celebrates cooking with 85 recipes adapted from India and Sri Lanka’s best family spice farms.