Programs, Events, & Classes

Book Talk: Book Discussions for Adults

Join us in-person or virtually for these engaging book discussions!

Courtly Intrigue and Whispers as Weapons with Historical Fiction Queen Philippa Gregory

Intriguing conversation with Gregory about her newest novel Boleyn Traitor.

Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity with Award-Winning Journalist Joseph Lee

Lee explores Indigenous identity in proximity to land that serves as an iconic vacationing spot for the wealthy– Martha’s Vineyard.

The Search for Truth and the Persistence of Love Across Time with Novelist Amanda Peters

Acclaimed writer Amanda Peters discusses The Berry Pickers, as well as her tender short fiction collection.

Unlock the Secret Language of Connection with Supercommunicator Charles Duhigg

Get yourself primed for the holiday season and join us for an online conversation you won't want to miss!

Scheming Wives and High-Stakes Hilarity with Author Sue Hincenbergs

Debut author Sue Hincenbergs to discuss her novel The Retirement Plan, in which murder is the name of the game. ...

The Legacy of Julia Child’s Kitchen with Author and Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson

Delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson.

STEM @ Home

Try fun science experiments using items you already have around your house!

Engineering Mother Goose

Use household items to engineer solutions for classic characters in fairy tales and nursery rhymes!