Santa Cruz Public Libraries Presents Virtual Author Talks

SCPL is proud to offer you interactive online talks and discussions from bestselling authors and industry thought leaders - all from the comfort of your home.

Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. Sponsored by the Friends of the Capitola Library.

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These SCPL Virtual Author Talks are made possible through the generous support of the Friends of the Capitola Branch Library.

 

Visit the Library Calendar of Events to see all kinds of events happening at your library!

 

Upcoming Speakers

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 4:00 PM 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

Simple, Sustainable, and Powerfully 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

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Past Event Recordings

Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig
A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration
Wednesday, June 3rd 2026 at 11:00 AM PDT

Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal
Internationally Bestselling Author of Hooked and Indistractable
Tuesday, May 19th 2026 at 11:00 AM PDT

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 11:00 AM PDT

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