Upcoming Events

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

Humor, Heart, and Reflective Rural Stories with Michael Perry

New York Times bestselling author of Population: 485 and The Jesus Cow.

Join us for a librarian-led discussion of The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones. 

Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn
New York Times Bestselling Author of The Alice Network and The Rose Code

Join us for a free one-hour presentation on a book, author or local topic of interest.  Bring a lunch to enjoy during the program.

America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter with Special Guest Host Barbara Kingsolver

On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts with Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal

Join us for an exhilarating journey through the history of US women astronauts with Valerie Neal, emerita curator from the Smit

On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor

Former Special Forces and New York Times Bestselling Author of the Pike Logan Series

Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his lates

Join us for a free one-hour presentation on a book, author or local topic of interest.  Bring a lunch to enjoy during the program.

Jana Tropper, one of the authors of the Animal Rescue Friends series will be sharing her author story with us, doing dramatic readings from her graphic novels, signing books, and giving high fives. 

Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller

New York Times Bestselling Author of The Paper Palace

Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey th

Learn what it takes to make a comic with our One Book, One Batavia author, Jana Tropper, with step-by-step instructions and guidance.

This is a One Book, One Batavia program. 

Learn what it takes to make a comic with our One Book, One Batavia author, Jana Tropper, with step-by-step instructions and guidance.

This is a One Book, One Batavia program. 

Author Laurie Zaleski will join us via Zoom to discuss her book Funny Farm with the audience. 

On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience with Jason Reynolds

Award-Winning and New York Times Bestselling Author

Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his l