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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

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

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

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

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 11:00 AM PDT

On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience with Jason Reynolds
Award-Winning and New York Times Bestselling Author
Thursday, April 30th 2026 at 4:00 PM PDT