Hastings Public Library Online Author Talks

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

Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.

Upcoming Speakers

My Bicentennial Summer: A True-Life Adventure Across America with G. Neri
Award-Winning and Bestselling Author, Filmmaker, and Artist
Thursday, August 20th 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT

High Altitudes and High Stakes: A Miss Marple Mystery with Lucy Foley
#1 New York Times Bestselling Author of The Guest List and The Midnight Feast
Thursday, August 27th 2026 at 1:00 PM CDT

From Her Mesa to Yours: Authentic Family-Style Cooking with Jenny Martinez
Internet Sensation and Bestselling Author
Thursday, September 3rd 2026 at 1:00 PM CDT

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Past Event Recordings

Preserving the Seasons: The Art of Canning, Jamming, and More with Holly Capelle
Expert Home Preserver and Cook
Thursday, August 6th 2026 at 1:00 PM CDT

The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen with Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson
A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration
Tuesday, August 4th 2026 at 1:00 PM CDT

Dragons, Castles, and an Irresistible Princess Bent on Revenge with Katherine Rundell
International Bestselling and Award-Winning Author of Impossible Creatures, 2024 Author of the Year
Thursday, July 30th 2026 at 1:00 PM CDT

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