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Register for upcoming talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders.

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The Power of Limits: How Constraints Drive Genius with David Epstein
Bestselling Author, Science Writer, and Human Performance Expert
Tuesday, October 13th 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT

Reclaiming Your Inner Wisdom: Sacred Indigenous Teachings with Asha Frost
Indigenous Medicine Woman, Spiritual Mentor, and Bestselling Author
Tuesday, November 3rd 2026 at 2:00 PM EST

A City on Mars: The Science and Absurdities of Space Settlement with Kelly and Zach Weinersmith
New York Times Bestselling Authors, Award-Winning Cartoonist (Zach), and Scientist (Kelly)
Tuesday, November 10th 2026 at 2:00 PM EST

How Money Became God: Rethinking Wealth and Greed in Modern Society with Paul Vigna
Veteran Wall Street Journal Reporter and Financial Expert
Wednesday, November 11th 2026 at 2:00 PM EST

Epic Worlds and Celestial Prophecies: Exploring the Between Earth and Sky Trilogy with Rebecca Roanhorse
New York Times Bestselling and Hugo Award–Winning Fantasy Author
Thursday, November 19th 2026 at 7:00 PM EST

Sparks, Shadows, and Epic Romantasy with Helen Scheuerer
Sunday Times Bestselling Author of The Legends of Thezmarr Series
Thursday, December 3rd 2026 at 7:00 PM EST

Exile, Memory, and the Meaning of Home: A Conversation with Ana Hebra Flaster
Award-Winning Author, Essayist, and Cultural Commentator
Tuesday, December 8th 2026 at 2:00 PM EST

Comic Strips and Kimchi: Cooking Korean Food Made Easy with Robin Ha
Bestselling Author, Cartoonist, and Illustrator
Thursday, December 10th 2026 at 2:00 PM EST

Myths, Maps, and Matter: A History of the Moon with Smithsonian Curator Matthew Shindell
A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration
Tuesday, December 15th 2026 at 2:00 PM EST