Hiawatha Public Library Author Talks

Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders.

Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.

Upcoming Speakers

How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself) with Dr. Vivienne Ming
Award-Winning Theoretical Neuroscientist, Inventor, and “Demented” Author
Tuesday, May 12th 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT

Apocalyptic Mayhem, Lava-Spitting Llamas, and One Very Sassy Cat: Surviving the Universe’s Most Twisted RPG with Matt Dinniman
New York Times Bestselling Author and Literary Dungeon Master
Thursday, June 11th 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT

Nurturing Future Generations: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood with Ted Page
Author, Creative Entrepreneur, and Grandpa
Thursday, June 18th 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT

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Past Event Recordings

On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali
Internationally Bestselling and Award-Winning Author of The Stationery Shop and Together Tea
Thursday, May 7th 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT

JoyFull: Daily Rituals to Eat Freely and Live Radiantly with Radhi Devlukia-Shetty
New York Times Bestselling Author and Health & Wellness Expert
Tuesday, May 5th 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT

On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience in Virtual Conversation with Jason Reynolds
Award-Winning and New York Times Bestselling Author
Thursday, April 30th 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT

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