Author Talks

Sandi Nailor Memorial Author Series:
Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders

We are honored to offer this series of events in memory of Sandi Nailor, a beloved member of the community who served as the Helen Kate Furness Free Library Director from 1984 to 2012. Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.

Upcoming Speakers

The Power of Limits: How Constraints Drive Genius with David Epstein
Bestselling Author, Science Writer, and Human Performance Expert
Tuesday, October 13th 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT

Reclaiming Your Inner Wisdom: Sacred Indigenous Teachings with Asha Frost
Indigenous Medicine Woman, Spiritual Mentor, and Bestselling Author
Tuesday, November 3rd 2026 at 2:00 PM EST

A City on Mars: The Science and Absurdities of Space Settlement with Kelly and Zach Weinersmith
New York Times Bestselling Authors, Award-Winning Cartoonist (Zach), and Scientist (Kelly)
Tuesday, November 10th 2026 at 2:00 PM EST

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Past Event Recordings

Art in Flight: Reinventing Postmodernism with Smithsonian Curator Carolyn Russo
A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration
Thursday, October 8th 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT

Courage, Choice, and What Comes Next with Dystopian Icon Veronica Roth
#1 New York Times and International Bestselling Author
Thursday, October 1st 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT

Paletero Man: un viaje por el barrio, la música y el arte con Lucky Diaz
Artista ganador del premio GRAMMY y aclamado autor de libros infantiles
Thursday, September 24th 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT

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