Don't miss these online author talks in August brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium!
The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen with Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson
A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration
Tuesday, August 4th 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT
Like a Wave We Break: Overcoming Burnout to Lead with Resilience and Alignment featuring Jane Chen
National Bestselling Author, Internationally Acclaimed Inventor, and Leadership Coach
Wednesday, August 5th 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT
Preserving the Seasons: The Art of Canning, Jamming, and More with Holly Capelle
Expert Home Preserver and Cook
Thursday, August 6th 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT
My Bicentennial Summer: A True-Life Adventure Across America with G. Neri
Award-Winning and Bestselling Author, Filmmaker, and Artist
Thursday, August 20th 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT
When Trees Testify: Reclaiming America’s Black Botanical Legacy with Beronda Montgomery
Award-Winning Plant Biologist and Author
Tuesday, August 25th 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT
High Altitudes and High Stakes: A Miss Marple Mystery with Lucy Foley
#1 New York Times Bestselling Author of The Guest List and The Midnight Feast
Thursday, August 27th 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT