Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.
| Thursday, April 23rd 2026 at 7:00 PM Bittersweet: Exploring the Five Tastes of Dessert with Thalia Ho Award-Winning Blogger and Author of Wild Sweetness Thalia Ho, creator of the award-winning blog Butter and Brioche and author of Wild Sweetness, explores the five tastes of dessert and beyond in her new book, Bittersweet. In Bittersweet: The Five Tastes of Dessert and Beyond, Thalia Ho explores the five tastes and distills their ability to transform desserts into something memorable. Bitter brings deep complexity, sweet tempers and comforts, sour surprises and brings things to life with citrus or tang, salt can offset or enhance, umami is strong and satisfies. This lyrical and visually stunning cookbook offers more than 100 enthralling dessert recipes. With gripping prose, deep reflection, and hauntingly beautiful photographs, Thalia shares inspired and inventive recipes to elevate what your last bite can be—adventurous, otherworldly, and unforgettable. Register today and learn how to take your sense of taste to the next level. |
| Thursday, April 30th 2026 at 7:00 PM On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience in Virtual Conversation with Jason Reynolds Award-Winning and New York Times Bestselling Author Join us in an online conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series. Following the immersive stories of Ghost, Lu, Patina, and Sunny, it’s finally time for Coach to shine in his own book as we discover: Who was Coach before he became an inspiring leader? Before Coach was the man who gave caring yet firm-handed guidance to Ghost, Lu, Patina, and Sunny on the Defenders track team, he was little Otie Brody, who was obsessed with Mr. 9.99 (a.k.a. Carl Lewis) and Marty McFly from Back to the Future. Like Mr. 9.99—and his own dad—Otie is a sprinter. Sprint free or die is practically his motto. Register now to join in on the online conversation about the final installment to Jason Reynold’s Track series! |
| Tuesday, May 5th 2026 at 2:00 PM JoyFull: Daily Rituals to Eat Freely and Live Radiantly with Radhi Devlukia-Shetty New York Times Bestselling Author and Health & Wellness Expert How can singing to your food and eating dessert before dinner improve your digestion, skin, and overall wellbeing? Bestselling author and entrepreneur Radhi Devlukia-Shetty takes us on a journey, written with generosity and kindness, in her book JoyFull. A passionate self-taught cook and nutritionist, Radhi Devlukia-Shetty’s JoyFull is abundant and inviting. With more than 125 plant-based recipes, it is designed to balance health and satisfaction; her wide-ranging dishes bring vibrant flavors to every meal of the day and rely on accessible ingredients. And because food alone cannot sustain us completely, Radhi shares her daily wellness practices: her revitalizing morning skincare routine, ancient rituals to nourish and strengthen your hair, meditations and prayers for staying present, and breathwork that will carry you through each phase of the day. Register now for an insightful discussion about the making of the book and how to take steps towards living a more JoyFull life! |
