Kling Memorial Library Virtual Author Talks

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

Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.

Special thanks to the Friends of the Kling Memorial Library for sponsoring these talks

Upcoming Speakers

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

The Democracy We Must Keep: Why the Ideas that Built America Still Matter with David O. Stewart
Award-Winning Historian and Bestselling Author of Impeached and The Summer of 1787
Tuesday, September 1st 2026 at 1:00 PM CDT

Writing the Nightmare: A Ship Called Sickness and One Unforgettable Space Crew with Daniel Kraus
2026 Pulitzer Prize Winner and New York Times Bestselling Author of Whalefall and Angel Down
Tuesday, September 8th 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT

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Past Event Recordings

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

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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