Long Beach Public Library Author Talks

Join the monthly online series!

Enjoy exclusive conversations with bestselling authors and thought leaders.

The Library's online author talks are made possible thanks to the generous support of the Long Beach Public Library Foundation and its donors.

Upcoming Speakers

Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig
A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration
Wednesday, June 3rd 2026 at 11:00 AM PDT
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Apocalyptic Mayhem, Lava-Spitting Llamas, and One Very Sassy Cat: Surviving the Universe’s Most Twisted RPG with Matt Dinniman
New York Times Bestselling Author and Literary Dungeon Master
Thursday, June 11th 2026 at 4:00 PM PDT
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Nurturing Future Generations: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood with Ted Page
Author, Creative Entrepreneur, and Grandpa
Thursday, June 18th 2026 at 11:00 AM PDT
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Watch Past Events

Change Your Mind, Change Your Life with Nir Eyal
Internationally Bestselling Author of Hooked and Indistractable
Tuesday, May 19th 2026 at 11:00 AM PDT

The Evolving Relationship Between Humans and AI with Dr. Vivienne Ming
Award-Winning Theoretical Neuroscientist, Inventor, and “Demented” Author
Tuesday, May 12th 2026 at 11:00 AM PDT

On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali
Internationally Bestselling and Award-Winning Author of The Stationery Shop and Together Tea
Thursday, May 7th 2026 at 4:00 PM PDT

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