Upcoming Speakers

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Register for upcoming talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders.

Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.

Funded by the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation.

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

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

Dangerous Magic, Enchanting Romance, and Painting the Future with Elizabeth Lim
New York Times Bestselling Author of Six Crimson Cranes and Spin the Dawn
Wednesday, May 20th 2026 at 4:00 PM PDT

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

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

Wonderfully Weird: Celebrating the Joys of Feeling Different with Zaila Avant-garde
New York Times Bestselling Author, Record-Setting Basketball Player, and Scripps National Spelling Bee Champ
Tuesday, June 16th 2026 at 4:00 PM PDT

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

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

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

Migrant Heart: The Hidden 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

The Power of Connection: Creating Lasting Friendships in an Increasingly Lonely World with Dr. Marisa Franco
Psychologist, Professor, and New York Times Bestselling Author
Tuesday, July 28th 2026 at 11:00 AM PDT

Dragons, Castles, and an Irresistible Princess Bent on Revenge with Katherine Rundell
International Bestselling and Award-Winning Author of Impossible Creatures, 2024 Author of the Year
Thursday, July 30th 2026 at 11:00 AM PDT