Wednesday, November 08, 2023, 7:00 PM.
Just in time for Thanksgiving, join Maya Camille Broussard, star of Netflix’s Bake Squad, and owner of Chicago-based bakery, Justice of the Pies, for a demo from her cookbook of the same name.
Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 7:00 PM.
Join Newbery and Caldecott honoree and New York Times bestselling Grace Lin for an engaging conversation about her journey to become an award-winning author and illustrator.
Saturday, October 07, 2023, 11:00 AM.
Jessie Ann Foley's first book, The Carnival at Bray, won a Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature and was short-listed for a Morris Award, honoring authors writing for teens. Yet the novel was banned from schools and libraries in Utah and Florida.
Wednesday, October 04, 2023, 7:00 PM.
Stephen Graham Jones joins us to talk scary stories, horror and more with librarian Becky Spratford.
Wednesday, September 06, 2023, 7:00 PM.
Join us for a special evening with Colson Whitehead, the award-winning author of The Underground Railroad, The Nickel Boys, Harlem Shuffle, and most recently, Crook Manifesto.
Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 7:00 PM.
Join us for a special evening with Robin Wall Kimmerer, the award-winning author of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants.
Tuesday June 06, 2023, 7:00 PM.
Join us for an evening with two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward. Hailed as “the new Toni Morrison” by the American Booksellers Association, Jesmyn will discuss her life, her literary vision and her unique perspectives on love and loss.
Tuesday, May 23, 2023, 6:00 PM.
Author John Stangeland discusses his newest book, an insightful look into the overlooked talent of actress Aline MacMahon. Learn about how the atmosphere of Hollywood's golden age created an inescapable blueprint for a career nearly destroyed by politics and fear.
Wednesday, May 17th, 2023, 7:00 PM.
Queer Eye star and ice skating superfan, Jonathan Van Ness talks with his idol, Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi.
Saturday, May 13, 2023, 2:00 PM.
Hey kids, do you love picture books? Adults, have you ever thought about writing a book for kids? Meet children's author Candace Fleming and illustrator Eric Rohmann.
Saturday, May 06, 2023, 10:00 AM.
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day with New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, Jarrett J. Krosoczka!
Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 7:00 PM.
Will Shortz, the editor of The New York Times crossword puzzle, and the world’s only academically accredited puzzle master, discusses crossword puzzles.
Monday, April 10, 2023, 7:00 PM.
Roger will talk about his unplanned life, read from his book, and autograph copies that will be available for purchase.
Tuesday, April 04, 2023, 7:00 PM.
Actor, author, and restaurateur Danny Trejo will discuss how he developed a prolific career in the entertainment industry with a hard-earned and atypical road to success.
Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 1:30 PM.
Live from the Ridgewood High School auditorium, join us on Zoom to meet Young Adult authors Navdeep Singh Dhillon and Sona Charaipotra.
Monday, March 20, 7:00 PM.
As part of our 50th anniversary celebration, author Dan Powers discusses his novel, How Long a Shadow.
Wednesday, March 01, 2023, 7:00 PM.
Experience an entertaining and hilarious evening with New York Times best-selling science author, Mary Roach. She will discuss her frank approach to science, the importance of humor, and explore the weird, wonderful world in which we live!
Friday, February 24, 2023, 12:30 PM.
Live from the Ridgewood High School auditorium, Middle Grade and Young Adult author Rena Barron discusses her writing process, craft, world-building, and more.
Wednesday, February 08, 2023, 7:00 PM.
Join us for an evening of inspiration and conversation with best-selling and award-winning children’s and young adult author, Kwame Alexander.
Wednesday, January 11, 2023, 7:00 PM.
Kick off your new year with a conversation about joy with best-selling essayist and award-winning poet Ross Gay.
Tuesday, December 13, 2022, 7:00 PM.
Celebrate baking this holiday season with cookbook author, TV & radio contributor, and daughter of the great midwest, Shauna Sever.
Wednesday, November 16, 2022, 7:00 PM.
Join us for a conversation with Caitlin Doughty, mortician, bestselling author, and advocate for death acceptance. Hailed by The New York Times as "a relentlessly curious and chipper tour guide to the underworld,” she’ll discuss reform of Western funeral industry practices.
Tuesday, September 20, 2022, 7:00 PM.
Join authors Jeff Zentner and Jessie Ann Foley for a virtual discussion about censorship, banned books, and the importance of reading.
Wednesday, September 14, 2022, 7:00 PM.
In celebration of Deaf Awareness Month, join us for an online chat with actress, author, and activist, Marlee Matlin.
