CCTL- Author Talks: Live and On-Demand

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

Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.

Upcoming Speakers

Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller
New York Times Bestselling Author of The Paper Palace and Reese’s Book Club Pick
Wednesday, April 22nd 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT

On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience in Virtual Conversation with Jason Reynolds
Award-Winning and New York Times Bestselling Author
Thursday, April 30th 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT

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
Thursday, May 7th 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT

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Past Event Recordings

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 7:00 PM EDT

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 2:00 PM EDT

Explore Secret Worlds in the Earth, Sea, and Sky with Kate Messner
New York Times Bestselling and Award-Winning Children’s Author
Thursday, March 26th 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT

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