Long Beach Public Library Author Talks

Join the monthly online series!

Enjoy exclusive conversations with bestselling authors and thought leaders.

The Library's online author talks are made possible thanks to the generous support of the Long Beach Public Library Foundation and its donors.

Upcoming Speakers

Migrant Heart: The Cost of the American Dream and Healing Through Storytelling with Reyna Grande
Award-Winning and Bestselling Author of The Distance Between Us and A Dream Called Home
Thursday, July 16th 2026 at 11:00 AM PDT
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The Power of Connection: Making and Keeping Friends as an Adult with Dr. Marisa Franco
Psychologist, Professor, and New York Times Bestselling Author
Tuesday, July 28th 2026 at 11:00 AM PDT
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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 11:00 AM PDT
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Watch Past Events

Small Towns and Big Secrets: In Conversation with Bestselling Author Karin Slaughter
International and New York Times Bestselling Author of Pretty Girls, the Will Trent series, and The Good Daughter
Tuesday, July 14th 2026 at 4:00 PM PDT

Simple, Sustainable, and Delicious Meals with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy
Kadri, CEO & Founder of Diaspora Spice Co. and Loupy, Renowned Food and Recipe Writer
Tuesday, June 23rd 2026 at 11:00 AM PDT

Nurturing Future Generations: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood with Ted Page
Author, Creative Entrepreneur, and Grandpa
Thursday, June 18th 2026 at 11:00 AM PDT

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