Upcoming Speakers
Register for upcoming talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders.

Supported by the efforts of the Long Beach Public Library Foundation and its generous donors.
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America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Journalist Shoshana Walter
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On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts with Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal
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On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor
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Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller
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On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience in Virtual Conversation with Jason Reynolds
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On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali
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The Evolving Relationship Between Humans and AI with Dr. Vivienne Ming
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Change Your Mind, Change Your Life with Nir Eyal
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Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig
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Apocalyptic Mayhem, Lava-Spitting Llamas, and One Very Sassy Cat: Surviving the Universe’s Most Twisted RPG with Matt Dinniman
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Nurturing Future Generations: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood with Ted Page
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Simple, Sustainable, and Powerfully Delicious Meals with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy
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