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

America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter
With Special Guest Host Barbara Kingsolver
Tuesday, March 24th 2026 at 11:00 AM PDT

On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts with Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal
A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration
Thursday, April 2nd 2026 at 11:00 AM PDT

On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor
Former Special Forces and New York Times Bestselling Author of the Pike Logan Series
Tuesday, April 14th 2026 at 4:00 PM PDT

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Past Event Recordings

Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn
New York Times Bestselling Author of The Alice Network and The Rose Code
Thursday, March 12th 2026 at 4:00 PM PDT

Humor, Heart, and Reflective Rural Stories with Michael Perry
New York Times Bestselling Author of Population: 485 and The Jesus Cow
Wednesday, March 4th 2026 at 11:00 AM PST

Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch
A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration
Tuesday, February 24th 2026 at 11:00 AM PST

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