Join the Long Beach Public Library for exciting conversations on American democracy, a galactic body horror, conflict management, and a special children’s event (Paletero Man).

Registration is required for the live events. If you can’t attend live, register anyway and you'll receive a link to the recording.

David O. Stewart, Award-Winning Historian and Bestselling Author of Impeached and The Summer of 1787
The Democracy We Must Keep: Why the Ideas that Built America Still Matter
September 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Daniel Kraus, 2026 Pulitzer Prize Winner and Bestselling Author of Whalefall and Angel Down
The Sixth Nik: On Writing a Galaxy Spanning Nightmare

September 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Priya Parker, Bestselling Author, Master Facilitator, and Strategic Advisor
The Art of Fighting: Building Better, Stronger Relationships
September 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Special Children's Event

Lucky Diaz, GRAMMY Award-Winning Artist and Celebrated Children’s Author

September 24, 2026
Paletero Man: A Journey of Neighborhood, Music, and Art | 4:00 PM (in English)
Paletero Man: un viaje por el barrio, la música y el arte | 5:00 PM (in Spanish)

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