Friends Speaker Series

Celebrated Authors, Compelling Speakers: Live and On Demand
Discover new perspectives and get inspired with our virtual talks showcasing top authors and thought leaders! Join us now to stay in the know and watch in person at the library or at home, anytime.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Reading Public Library.

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 2:00 PM EDT

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 2:00 PM EDT

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 7:00 PM EDT

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Past Event Recordings

Like a Wave We Break: Overcoming Burnout to Lead with Resilience and Alignment featuring Jane Chen
National Bestselling Author, Internationally Acclaimed Inventor, and Leadership Coach
Wednesday, August 5th 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT

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 2:00 PM EDT

Migrant Heart: The Hidden Cost of the American Dream and Healing Through Storytelling with Reyna Grande
Award-Winning and Bestselling Author of The Distance Between Us and A Dream Called Home
Thursday, July 16th 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT

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