Meet the Authors

Enjoy a series of virtual events with bestselling authors and thought leaders.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.

Upcoming Speakers

Art in Flight: Reinventing Postmodernism with Smithsonian Curator Carolyn Russo
A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration
Thursday, October 8th 2026 at 1:00 PM CDT

Liberated Love: Rewiring Your Heart for Authentic Connection with Mark Groves
Bestselling Author, Human Connection Specialist, and Host of The Mark Groves Podcast
Tuesday, October 27th 2026 at 1:00 PM CDT

Reclaiming Your Inner Wisdom: Sacred Indigenous Teachings with Asha Frost
Indigenous Medicine Woman, Spiritual Mentor, and Bestselling Author
Tuesday, November 3rd 2026 at 1:00 PM CST

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Past Event Recordings

Courage, Choice, and What Comes Next with Dystopian Icon Veronica Roth
#1 New York Times and International Bestselling Author
Thursday, October 1st 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT

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 7:00 PM CDT

Where the Paletero Man Goes: A Journey of Neighborhood, Music, and Art with Lucky Diaz
GRAMMY Award-Winning Artist and Celebrated Children’s Author
Thursday, September 24th 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT

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