CCTL- Author Talks: Live and On-Demand

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

Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.

Upcoming Speakers

Small Towns and Big Secrets: In Conversation with Bestselling Author Karin Slaughter
International and New York Times Bestselling Author of Pretty Girls, the Will Trent series, and The Good Daughter
Tuesday, July 14th 2026 at 7:00 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

The Power of Connection: Creating Lasting Friendships in an Increasingly Lonely World with Dr. Marisa Franco
Psychologist, Professor, and New York Times Bestselling Author
Tuesday, July 28th 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT

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Past Event Recordings

Simple, Sustainable, and Powerfully Delicious Meals with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy
Kadri, CEO & Founder of Diaspora Spice Co. and Loupy, Renowned Food and Recipe Writer
Tuesday, June 23rd 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT

Nurturing Future Generations: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood with Ted Page
Author, Creative Entrepreneur, and Grandpa
Thursday, June 18th 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT

Wonderfully Weird: Celebrating the Joys of Feeling Different with Zaila Avant-garde
New York Times Bestselling Author, Record-Setting Basketball Player, and Scripps National Spelling Bee Champ
Tuesday, June 16th 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT

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