Tauranga City Libraries Online Author Talks

Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders.

Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.

Upcoming Speakers

Dangerous Magic, Enchanting Romance, and Painting the Future with Elizabeth Lim
New York Times Bestselling Author of Six Crimson Cranes and Spin the Dawn
Thursday, May 21st 2026 at 11:00 AM NZST

Eat Your Ice Cream: A Compassionate and Humorous Roadmap to Wellbeing with Dr. Ezekiel J. Emanuel
Award-Winning Bioethicist, Oncologist, and Chocolatier
Wednesday, June 10th 2026 at 6:00 AM NZST

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
Friday, June 12th 2026 at 11:00 AM NZST

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Past Event Recordings

Ancient Wisdom and Modern Technologies for Peak Brain Performance with Dr. Patrick K. Porter and Ruchika Sikri
Restore Cognitive Clarity and Find Emotional Balance with Visionary Researchers
Friday, May 15th 2026 at 6:00 AM NZST

On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali
Internationally Bestselling and Award-Winning Author of The Stationery Shop and Together Tea
Friday, May 8th 2026 at 11:00 AM NZST

On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience in Virtual Conversation with Jason Reynolds
Award-Winning and New York Times Bestselling Author
Friday, May 1st 2026 at 11:00 AM NZST

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