Lake County 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

A City on Mars: The Science and Absurdities of Space Settlement with Kelly and Zach Weinersmith
New York Times Bestselling Authors, Award-Winning Cartoonist (Zach), and Scientist (Kelly)
Tuesday, November 10th 2026 at 1:00 PM CST

How Money Became God: Rethinking Wealth and Greed in Modern Society with Paul Vigna
Veteran Wall Street Journal Reporter and Financial Expert
Wednesday, November 11th 2026 at 1:00 PM CST

Epic Worlds and Celestial Prophecies: Exploring the Between Earth and Sky Trilogy with Rebecca Roanhorse
New York Times Bestselling and Hugo Award–Winning Fantasy Author
Thursday, November 19th 2026 at 6:00 PM CST

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Past Event Recordings

Reclaiming Your Inner Wisdom: Sacred Indigenous Teachings with Asha Frost
Indigenous Medicine Woman, Spiritual Mentor, and Bestselling Author
Tuesday, November 3rd 2026 at 1:00 PM CST

The Power of Limits: How Constraints Drive Genius with David Epstein
Bestselling Author, Science Writer, and Human Performance Expert
Tuesday, October 13th 2026 at 1:00 PM CDT

Art in Flight: Reinventing Postmodernism with Smithsonian Curator Carolyn Russo
A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration
Thursday, October 8th 2026 at 1:00 PM CDT

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