Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Janesville Community Day Care Center Book Fair
Janesville
Thursday, April 10, 2025
1400
- 1700
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Open to the Public!! Come support JCDC at the Book Fair the Week of the Young Child Celebration! 25% of all Sales will be used to purchase new computers for the classrooms. Interactive Books and STEM toys for ages 0-12+
Rain or Shine! Book Fair will be held inside!
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Paisley Radio - Buddie Talk with Rachael Smith
Scotland
Thursday, April 10, 2025
1500
- 1600
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Paisley Radio is an award winning online radio station with over 6 million listeners globally every month.
With their studio in Paisley town centre, they are based right in the heart of their local community.
Paisley Radio have home-grown presenters bringing yo ..
Talk by Jason Stanley - "Erasing History"
Hamden
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
1830
- 2030
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
The Jacob Urowsky Professor of Philosophy at Yale University, Stanley is the author of seven books, including "Erasing History: How Fascists Rewrite the Past to Controf the Future." His presentation builds on his work on authoritarian regimes' use of propaganda and t ..
Local Heroes and Heroines
Durham
Sunday, April 6, 2025
1400
- 1600
5.00 GBP
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Merryoaks Community Hall is delighted to announce that Denis Fox, local historian and artist, will be presenting his talk on local heroes and heroines, 'Beyond the Call of Duty' at Merryoaks Community Hall on Sunday 6th April at 2 pm.
The talk features several local ..
Poetry Slam Light at the Grand Opening of Lilliput Books in Lincoln Park
Chicago
Saturday, April 5, 2025
1700
- 1900
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Poetry Slam Light invites poetry readers including both original and favorite works. Read your own poetry or a favorite poem. Sign up ahead of time to reserve your spot! Sign-up form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNYav1eVMwyBZVsnQp3GFSxAQj2qF0XSvrN3z1o9- ..
Art-Inspired Poetry Workshop
Winchester
Saturday, April 5, 2025
1000
- 1300
25.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
The Mural as Muse: From Free Verse to Haiku
Explore the Intersection of Art and Poetry—in an Immersive Writing Experience
Join Madison CT's Poet Laureate Ed Lent for an inspiring journey where art meets poetry at the American Mural Project. This immersive two-p ..
Julia Wagner Book signing - Take the roundabout at Kabul
Ludlow
Saturday, April 5, 2025
1200
- 0100
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Join us for an unforgettable opportunity to meet German author Julia Wagner at the Castle Book Shop in Ludlow on Saturday, April 5th! Julia will be holding a book signing for her powerful travel memoir ‘Take the Roundabout at Kabul‘ , offering you the chance to ask q ..
TEDxBrighton 2025 - 4th April 2025
Brighton
Friday, April 4, 2025
1000
- 1700
47.00 GBP
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
TEDxBrighton is back.
This year, we have reimagined everything.
A full day of TEDx talks, featuring 20+ speakers and performers.
And a new lens to look at the world through; which we are calling, Planet Hope.
Planet Hope is a place to immerse yourself into ..
Dina Powell McCormick presents "Who Believed In You?"
New Canaan
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
1800
- 1930
35.99 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Join us for an inspiring evening with Dina Powell McCormick as she discusses her new book, "Who Believed In You?," which explores the profound impact of transformative mentorship. All successful leaders stand on the shoulders of those who believed in them-people who ..
Celebrating Strength: Women of Faith in Leadership Panel
Galloway
Monday, March 31, 2025
1730
- 1830
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
This one-hour panel event will take place in the Michael Jacobson Board of Trustees Room in the Stockton University Campus Center, on our main campus in Galloway. This event is part of Stockton University's Women's History Month Celebration and is an extension of the ..
Luna Court Book Release Party
Napa
Sunday, March 30, 2025
1500
- 2000
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Come join us to celebrate the highly anticipated debut book of Dandy Noel, titled Luna Court, and relive the vibrant and unforgettable moments of the 1990s! She will be doing book readings and signings.
Get ready for an evening filled with entertainment, featuring R ..
The Mommies
Santa Rosa
Sunday, March 30, 2025
1400
- 1600
39.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
We started out as two moms in a cul-de-sac, then somehow ended up on TV, and now we're back telling stories about all of it-because, frankly, we've seen some things. Come to our March 30th matinee and hear how we went from carpools to craft services to questioning ev ..
From Redlining to Resilience
Albany
Monday, March 24, 2025
1800
- 2000
50.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Oscar Perry Abello, award-winning reporter for Next City and author of The Banks We Deserve (Island Press, February 4, 2025), will moderate the Keynote Panel at the NYS Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Coalition’s 2025 Annual Conference.
The Key ..
Nashville Ballet Invites You To A Community Conversation
Nashville
Monday, March 24, 2025
1800
- 1930
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
As part of our annual Attitude series coming this May, Nashville Ballet’s Artistic Director and CEO Nick Mullikin will present his groundbreaking World Premiere of Erase the Night. This emotional production will explore the profound themes of addiction, isolation, an ..
Storyteller Weaves Fascinating Wartime Tales
Seymour
Sunday, March 23, 2025
1400
- 1515
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Performance storytelling is a tradition older than New England. It's different from reading aloud or giving a lecture on a topic - there is a personal connection between the teller and listener. Carolyn Stearns will bring this type of spell-binding performance to a s ..
HARROGATE BOOK FAIR - Rare, Antiquarian and Secondhand Books
Harrogate
Friday, March 21, 2025
1200
- 1600
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Welcome to the PBFA Harrogate Book Fair featuring Rare, Collectable and Antiquarian Books! Join us at The Old Swan Hotel where more than 65 booksellers from across the country will be offering for sale a selection of books and ephemera to suit all tastes and pockets. ..
Poetry and Spoken Word
Florida
Saturday, March 15, 2025
1900
- 2100
10.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Featuring amazing local poets sharing their creative talents and words with us, in the intimate setting of the Capstone Library.
Want to read? Please RSVP and be there before 7 so we can organize a running order. There is no theme - anything goes!
This is a safe ju ..
TOMMY ORANGE AND KAVEH AKBAR
Santa Rosa
Saturday, March 15, 2025
1400
- 1530
19.76 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
SANTA ROSA -
Copperfield’s Books is thrilled to welcome Pulitzer Prize finalist Tommy Orange and renowned poet Kaveh Akbar to Santa Rosa for an intimate conversation about Wandering Stars - Tommy’s masterful follow up to his iconic book There There.
The discuss ..
Michael Leonardi Foundation Speaker Series with Sam Quinones
Yountville
Saturday, March 15, 2025
1100
- 1230
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Join us for an insightful conversation with Sam Quinones, acclaimed journalist and bestselling author of The Least of Us and Dreamland. Sam will share his powerful perspectives on the opioid crisis and the rise of synthetic drugs like fentanyl. A discussion and Q and ..
Happy Hour and Texas Author Interview with Bret Anthony Johnston
Austin
Thursday, March 13, 2025
1800
- 1930
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Happy Hour is from 6 - 6:30
Author interview with Q AND A is 6:30-7:30
Admission includes light refreshment and appetizers.
Cash bar. General Admission tickets $19 per person +tax.
Students are $9, Anyone making a reservation for dinner after the event can attend ..
Extreme Survival: Michael J. Tougias Shares Harrowing Tales of Courage at Emerson E-Series
Vero Beach
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
1900
- 2030
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Prepare to be captivated by true stories of resilience and bravery as The Emerson Center welcomes acclaimed author and survival expert Michael J. Tougias. Known for his bestsellers The Finest Hours and A Storm Too Soon, Tougias will present "Extreme Survival," an unf ..
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie with Key Jo Lee
San Jose
Saturday, March 8, 2025
1900
- 2000
55.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is one of the most prominent voices in literature today. She gained international recognition with her debut novel, Purple Hibiscus (2003), followed by Half of a Yellow Sun (2006), which explores the Nigerian Civil War, and Americanah (2013), ..
TEDxSonomaCounty
Santa Rosa
Saturday, March 8, 2025
1330
- 1630
28.52 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Fire up your imagination at TEDxSonomaCounty! Leave your routine behind and immerse yourself in an uplifting afternoon of big ideas, thought provoking talks and performances by local and global experts who are shaping the future through their innovative work. Take th ..
Meet the Crew of the 2024 Schooner Bowdoin Arctic Exploration on Saturday March 8th
Kittery
Saturday, March 8, 2025
1400
- 1600
20.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Come hear the exciting tale of a modern day Arctic Schooner exploration with Captain Alex Peacock and crew members Graham McKay and Tom Klodenski. This dynamic panel of mariners will share videos, photos and stories of the August 2024 Arctic voyage of the Schooner Bo ..
PEN-Demonium: A Night of Words
Cottonwood
Thursday, March 6, 2025
1800
- 2100
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Queen B Vinyl Cafe, the Verde Valley's eclectic vinyl retailer, coffee roaster, barber shop, eatery, and performance space, welcomes four Arizona poets to PEN-demonium, a Night of Words, on Thursday, March 6. An age 16+ event showcasing four Arizona poets, PEN-demoni ..
Language, Identity, and Resilience: Exploring the Importance of French
Toronto
Thursday, March 6, 2025
1430
- 1745
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Join us for an exciting discussion of la francophonie in a minority context on Thursday March 6, 2025 at 2:30 - 5:45 pm at Massey College!
Register now: https://www.masseycollege.ca/events/language-identity-and-resilience-exploring-the-importance-of-french-in-mino ..
Happy Hour and Texas Author Interview with Bret Anthony Johnston
Austin
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
1800
- 1930
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Happy Hour is from 6 - 6:30
Author interview with Q and A is 6:30-7:30
Admission includes light refreshment and appetizers.
Cash bar. General Admission tickets $19 per person +tax.
Students are $9, Anyone making a reservation for dinner after the event can attend ..
Merryoaks Community Hall Book Club
Durham
Monday, March 3, 2025
1800
- 1900
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Community Book Club Bulletin: Dive into "Slow Horses"!
Are you ready for a thrilling journey into the world of espionage and intrigue? Join us for our next book club meeting where we’ll be reading "Slow Horses" by Mick Herron—a darkly humorous spy thriller that wi ..
The Last Supper Party
San Francisco
Saturday, March 1, 2025
1800
- 2100
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
The Last Supper Party is a monthly spoken word and music performance series inspired by Fe Bongolan’s landmark painting of the same name; a 200 sq. ft. canvas that covered one wall of our office when we were housed on Sutter Street during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Th ..
Best 3-DAY Book Sale in Manhattan
Manhattan
Saturday, March 1, 2025
1000
- 1600
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Don't miss the Manhattan Library Association's Annual Book Sale! Whether you're hunting for your next great read or building your collection, this is the event for you. Explore a variety of books at unbeatable prices while supporting library programs and services.
..
Speaker Series: The Care and Cultivation of Houseplants
Austin
Thursday, February 27, 2025
1800
- 1930
10.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Join us on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 6:30 pm to hear Matthew Gaston speak at Barton Springs Nursery's Speaker Series! Gaston, who is an expert in tropical plants and soil science, as well as an educator to his thousands of followers on social media, will discuss "Inside P ..
Academy Forum: Oscar Preview with Jan Wahl and Allegra Madsen
San Francisco
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
1900
- 2030
10.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Jan and Allegra are back! Join us for a conversation with Emmy-winning producer, entertainment reporter and film critic, (and wearer of many hats!) Jan Wahl. Interviewed by Frameline's Executive Director, Allegra Madsen, Jan will disch about Hollywood's LGBTQ history ..
October 7th Survivor
Oak Park
Sunday, February 23, 2025
1700
- 1800
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Gal Cohen-Solal is 37 years old from Kibbutz Re'im, the Kibbutz on the border with Gaza where
the Nova Music Festival took place.
Gal's presentation is an emotional story of a strong young father and also a clearly articulated
description of exactly how the mass ..
Oregon Author Fair
Lebanon
Saturday, February 22, 2025
1000
- 1500
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
The Friends of the Library's Second Annual Oregon Author Fair features 40+ authors and 12 speakers. Buy books and merch; attend workshops, readings, and talks; connect with writers; and celebrate the literary talent in Oregon! Wide variety of genres represented inclu ..
Barbara Lee and Elihu Harris Lecture Series Presents Hakeem Jeffries
Oakland
Friday, February 21, 2025
1900
- 2100
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
The Barbara Lee and Elihu Harris Lecture Series presents United States House of Representatives Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
The Barbara Lee and Elihu Harris Lecture Series, co-produced by the Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center and Peralta Community College ..
PechaKucha Night
Bozeman
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
1840
- 2100
9.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
At his death in October 1999, Alex Lowe was hailed by many as the best climber in the world. The climbing legend put up new routes in the ice features of Hyalite Canyon and the tallest peaks in the world, but it was his infectious spirit that drew others to him on hi ..
Feel the Future: A Valentine's Evening with Ahmed Best
San Francisco
Friday, February 14, 2025
1900
- 2030
25.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
From his groundbreaking role as the world's first major CGI character actor in Star Wars to his work as a Jedi Master in The Mandalorian, Best has continually redefined the boundaries of performance and technology.
But Best's impact reaches far beyond the screen. ..
Wild Stories: Ethics in Documentary Filmmaking
Victoria
Friday, February 14, 2025
1815
- 2015
25.00 CAD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Join us for an evening of storytelling with documentary filmmaker Sam Rose Phillips. Based in Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ territory, Sam's films and photography focus on human-wildlife stories and their significance to coastal communities. Ethics are at the core of Sam’s approach, ..
Happy Hour and Texas Author Interview with Cynthia Levinson
Austin
Thursday, February 13, 2025
1800
- 1930
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
The Texas Author Series welcomes author Cynthia Levinson to Chez Zee on Feb 13 to discuss her book, "Who Owns The Moon?".
Happy Hour is from 6 - 6:30
Author interview with Q&A is 6:30-7:30
Admission includes light refreshment and appetizers.
Cash bar. General ..
Arts and Prose Celebration of Excellence in Scholarship, Art, Music and Literature
Tysons
Sunday, February 9, 2025
1300
- 1500
150.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
The Educational and Charitable Foundation (ECF), working with the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Lambda Kappa Omega Chapter (LKO), will sponsor its annual Book Signing and Scholarship Celebration, Arts and Prose, on Sunday, February 9, 2025 from 1-3 p.m. ..
Book Reading
Charlotte
Saturday, February 8, 2025
1400
- 1530
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Come to a book reading and book signing event by former Navy Captain, career aviation lawyer, and UNC graduate Mark C. Fava as he discusses his new bestseller "Lessons from the Admiral, Naval Wisdom and Sea Stories for Leaders."
Mark is an entertaining speaker who ..
Family Friendly Author Talk and Craft with Bay Area Author Anna Wong
Sonoma
Saturday, February 8, 2025
1000
- 1200
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
This event is free, but please RSVP to save your space.
Gung Hay Fat Choy! Happy Lunar New Year! Why. What. How.
Why red and gold? Why shouldn't you wash your hair on important holidays?
What is the significance of oranges and fish? How do you celebrate?
Discov ..
Citizen Joy: Views of Democracy -- Table Talk with Social Practice Artist Beth Grossman
Pacifica
Sunday, February 2, 2025
1430
- 1630
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Beth Grossman’s work in the Citizen Joy: Views of Democracy exhibition, "All the Rest is Commentary…", reflects variations of the Golden Rule from world religions.
On Sunday, Feb 2, from 2:30 – 4:30 pm, community members are invited to gather together, reflecting ..
Terry Virts - How to Astronaut
Tucson
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
1930
- 2200
20.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
piloting the Space Shuttle Endeavour, serving as Commander for the International Space Station, and conducting three spacewalks during a 200-day mission in 2014 and 2015.
During his seven months in space, Terry led a multi-national team that included Russian Cosmo ..
Book Launch Event (Online Workshop for 'The Mind Full Workbook')
Digital
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
1200
- 1300
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Join Leela for a fun, free workshop for self-acceptance and clarity to celebrate the release of her first book!
'The Mind Full Workbook' is your no-BS, 12-week guide to overcoming mental blocks and getting back in touch with who you truly are. Each week, you'll ta ..
Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, featuring a conversation with Erika Alexander
Lynchburg
Monday, January 27, 2025
1700
- 1930
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Alexander starred as attorney Maxine Shaw on the popular 1990s series Living Single, a now-iconic character who powerful women like Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and former George state representative Stacey Abrams have cited as influences.
Randolph College's annu ..
Louisville to welcome speakers from city on Ukraine's war front
Louisville
Sunday, January 26, 2025
1400
- 1500
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Hear the powerful voices from war-torn Ukraine. Join us as speakers come to Louisville to share experiences of daily survival amidst constant threats of missiles and drones. Learn about efforts to deliver aid in a city on the war's front line and discover ways to giv ..
Honoring Indigenous Resilience
Pocatello
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
1800
- 2030
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Dr. Elizabeth Redd joins us for a presentation of “Many Voices Raised Together! Native Linguistic Diversity, Disruption and Resilience.” Dr. Redd is the Director of American Indian Studies and Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Idaho State University. Dr. Redd’s ..
Jono Miller Book Signing: Unveiling "The Palmetto Book: Histories and Mysteries of the Cabbage Palm"
Bradenton
Monday, January 20, 2025
1200
- 1400
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Jono Miller Book Signing
Join us for an enlightening book signing event with Jono Miller, author of "The Palmetto Book: Histories and Mysteries of the Cabbage Palm."
Jono Miller, a renowned natural historian, environmental educator, and activist, has dedicated ..
Lewes Speakers Festival
Lewes
Friday, January 17, 2025
1500
- 2200
12.00 GBP
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Friday 17th Jan. 15.30 Iain Dale, Broadcaster and former Presenter of the Evening Show on LBC Radio, discusses the lives of dictators and the lessons we can draw from them.
Friday 17th Jan.17.00 Baroness Lola Young, foster-care survivor, social-justice activist and ..