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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

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 2:00 PM EST

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 7:00 PM EST

Navigating Loss on Your Own Terms: Finding Comfort and Hope with Shelby Forsythia
Grief Coach, Podcaster, and Author
Tuesday, December 1st 2026 at 2:00 PM EST

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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 2:00 PM EST

Liberated Love: Rewiring Your Heart for Authentic Connection with Mark Groves
Bestselling Author, Human Connection Specialist, and Host of The Mark Groves Podcast
Tuesday, October 27th 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT

Art in Flight: Reinventing Postmodernism with Smithsonian Curator Carolyn Russo
A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration
Thursday, October 8th 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT

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