Break free from conventional wisdom & redefine how you approach your greatest challenges! On Oct 13, join us for a virtual conversation with bestselling author David Epstein as we explore his latest book, Inside the Box. Find your #library and register here: bit.ly/47JtsCy #LibrarySky #AuthorTalk
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🍝 Chef Joe Sasto is rethinking Italian cuisine in his new cookbook Breaking the Rules: A Fresh Take on Italian Classics. Ahead of his author tomorrow’s author talk, Pinto, Sisko, and Dax 😺 tried out a few of his delicious recipes. #LibrarySky
Think you need a big budget for after-school programming? On Oct. 14, Chelsea Price of the Meservey Public Library shares how to build an engaging program for next to nothing. Register for this free online seminar to tune in live or watch on-demand: bit.ly/4yxnbWn #LibrarySky #Libraries
Ditch the same boring recipes & bring playful creativity back into your kitchen! On October 6, join us for a bold & flavorful conversation with Top Chef finalist Joe Sasto about his bestselling cookbook, Breaking the Rules. Find your #library & register here: bit.ly/4z4BP7p #LibrarySky #AuthorTalk
Ready to supersize your Friends group? On Oct 7, Marian Amodeo & Becky Starr of the Friends of the Meriden Public Library share how they raised $400K for a library renovation. Register here to participate live (with Q&A!) or on demand: bit.ly/4xTDewy #LibrarySky #Libraries
Celebre la comunidad y la cultura junto al artista ganador del GRAMMY, Lucky Diaz, el 24 de septiembre, hablando de su libro infantil bilingüe, Paletero Man. Ofrecemos la charla en inglés y español. Encuentre su #biblioteca y regístrese aquí: bit.ly/46LgROK #LibrarySky
Celebrate the joy of community & culture with GRAMMY-winning artist Lucky Diaz, on Sept 24, as he discusses his bilingual children's book, Paletero Man. We’re offering this talk twice: once in English and once in Spanish. Find your #library and register here: bit.ly/4gDgBY4 #LibrarySky #AuthorTalk
Join us LIVE for our virtual author talk on Sept 17, for a chance to win a copy of Yasmine Cheyenne’s The Comeback Era. Find a library near you & register: bit.ly/4xqjkZS #BookGiveaway form will be available during livestream from 2-3:15 pm ET. Winners selected at random the next week.
Hennepin County Library's Asian Pacific Heritage Team joins us Tuesday, Sept. 22 to share how they build culturally responsive programs and partnerships for AAPI communities. Register for this free online seminar to tune in live or watch on-demand: bit.ly/4xWPAVP #LibrarySky #Libraries
Join us Sept 17 for an empowering conversation with wellness expert Yasmine Cheyenne on her new book, The Comeback Era: From Limiting Beliefs to Living Without Limits. Find your #library and register here: bit.ly/4inLZv5 #LibrarySky #AuthorTalk
Ever thought about bringing yoga, story walks, or even kite-flying into your library's programming? Join us Sept 15 for "Get Your Community Moving" with Jenn Carson of the L.P. Fisher Public Library. Register to tune in live or watch on-demand: bit.ly/4x67DaE #LibrarySky #Libraries
Join us Sept 15 for a can't-miss conversation with world-renowned facilitator Priya Parker on her new book, The Art of Fighting: The Transformative Power of Conflict. Find your #library and register here: bit.ly/4zOIQKM #LibrarySky #AuthorTalk
Is there anything more satisfying than a plate of delicious enchiladas? 🌶️ Pinto and Sisko 😺 got ready for tomorrow’s author talk with Jenny Martinez by trying out one of the recipes from her new cookbook My Mexican Mesa, Y Listo! #LibrarySky
On Sept. 8, master storyteller Daniel Kraus, winner of the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, joins us to discuss his breathtaking new novel The Sixth Nik. Find your #library and register here: bit.ly/3UVAbGm #LibrarySky #AuthorTalk
On Sept 3, join viral cooking star Jenny Martinez for a mouth-watering chat about her debut cookbook, My Mexican Mesa, Y Listo! Beautiful Flavors, Family Style. Find your #library and register here: bit.ly/4ceG2N0 #LibrarySky #AuthorTalk
Dreaming of brisk mornings, cozy drinks, pumpkins, and colorful leaves? The only missing piece is a great book! What are some of the books you’re excited to read this fall? #BookSky #LibrarySky
Join us LIVE for our virtual author talk on Aug 27, for a chance to win a copy of Lucy Foley’s Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel. Find a #library near you & register: bit.ly/4iyFHse #BookGiveaway form will be available during livestream from 2-3:15 pm ET. Winners selected at random the next week.
We’re excited about our fantastic line-up of September author talks! Which events are you looking forward to the most? #LibrarySky #AuthorTalks #BookSky
We had a great time talking with Holly Capelle about her book Preserving the Seasons, so Pinto & Sisko tried out her simple and tasty recipe for pickled carrots. Would your #library like to offer virtual talks with bestselling authors? Request a demo at bit.ly/4zsBIU9 #LibrarySky
On August 27, join us for a thrilling conversation with acclaimed author Lucy Foley as we delve into her brand-new Miss Marple mystery, Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel. Find your #library and register here: bit.ly/4zgjHIy #LibrarySky #AuthorTalk
Need help making sure your library’s website meets #accessibility requirements? Join us on Aug 25 for “Opening Doors Online: The Basics of Web Accessibility” with Laura Solomon of the Ohio Public Library Information Network.: bit.ly/4wn8ROw #LibrarySky #Libraries
Join us for a riveting conversation with award-winning biologist Beronda Montgomery as we discuss her book, When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History & America's Black Botanical Legacy, on Tues, Aug 25th. Find your #library and register here: bit.ly/3RX4ZFA #LibrarySky
Libraries are places of discovery. What are some of your favorite books that you only discovered because of your library? #LibrarySky #BookSky
Offering a unique glimpse into the heart of America's history - the good, the bad & the ugly - celebrated author G. Neri invites readers on a journey through the U.S. in his funny & heartfelt book, My Bicentennial Summer, on Aug 20. Find your #library and register here: bit.ly/3ShSgxs #LibrarySky
Get fresh ideas for your adult library programming on Aug. 21! Register for this free online seminar to tune in live or watch on-demand: bit.ly/4fYjxgh #LibrarySky #Libraries
On Aug. 5, join bestselling author & social entrepreneur Jane Marie Chen for a virtual talk on her memoir, Like a Wave We Break, sharing her journey from global success & burnout to balance, resilience, & purpose in everyday life. Find your #library and register here: bit.ly/4fHHloz #LibrarySky
For our next Limitless Librarian event, Library Ideas will present a preview of their VOX Books Fall 2026 collection Register for this free online seminar to tune in live or watch on-demand: bit.ly/4yUvRXG #LibrarySky #Libraries
Join us Aug. 4 for a conversation that's sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson, author of Julia Child's Kitchen. #LibrarySky
For our next Limitless Librarian event, Libraries Without Borders US will present “Mapping Communities: Leveraging Data to Meet Community Needs.” Register for this free online seminar to tune in live or watch on-demand: bit.ly/3SQOXxd #LibrarySky #Libraries
Join us on July 28 for a conversation with bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco, one of the world's leading experts in human connection, via digital live-stream. Find your #library and register here: bit.ly/4eOWsNN #LibrarySky #AuthorTalk #Platonic