Winter Haven Public Library Online Author Talks

Each month we feature bestselling, award-winning, and highly acclaimed authors from around the world. These featured writers and thought leaders cover a wide range of fiction and nonfiction genres. Join the conversation! Participants have the opportunity to ask questions and interact with the author. All presentations are available on demand after the live event. Registration is required.

Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium and made possible through the generous support of the Friends of the Winter Haven Public Library.

Upcoming Speakers

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
Tuesday, February 24th 2026 at 2:00 PM EST

Humor, Heart, and Reflective Rural Stories with Michael Perry
New York Times Bestselling Author of Population: 485 and The Jesus Cow
Wednesday, March 4th 2026 at 2:00 PM EST

Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn
New York Times Bestselling Author of The Alice Network and The Rose Code
Thursday, March 12th 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT

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Past Event Recordings

Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart
Award-Winning Author and Professor of Philosophy
Thursday, February 12th 2026 at 2:00 PM EST

Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley
Award-Winning Author of Island Queen and Murder in Westminster
Thursday, February 5th 2026 at 7:00 PM EST

Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore
New York Times Bestselling and Award-Winning Author of The God of the Woods and Long Bright River
Wednesday, January 28th 2026 at 7:00 PM EST

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