Live! At the Library: An Evening with Norah O’Donnell
Broadcast journalist Norah O'Donnell explores overlooked women who shaped American history in "We the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America," her new book chronicling female pioneers from 1776 to the present.
Date:2026-03-05
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Live! At the Library: A Conversation with Robert Pinsky
Former three-time U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky returns to the Library for a discussion of his poetry and criticism with Ron Charles, who writes about books on Substack. A book signing will follow.
Date:2026-03-05
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Mac Barnett Knows the Past, Present and Future of Picture Books
Celebrate the past, present, and future of picture books! National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Mac Barnett will present his platform, "Behold! The Picture Book" and share his exciting new story, "The Future Book," with illustrator Shawn Harris. Learn about the origins of children's books, pick up some hints about the future, and enjoy the wealth of stories available to us in the present.
Date:2026-03-07
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Nobel Laureate Poets: Gabriela Mistral, Nelly Sachs, Wisława Szymborska
Celebrate Nobel Laureate Poets Gabriela Mistral, Nelly Sachs and Wisława Szymborska in honor of Women's History Month with a reading and conversation focused on translations of their works. The event features translators Edward Hirsch, Anna Deeny and Joshua Weiner.
EventLive! At the Library: An Evening with Norah O’Donnell Broadcast journalist Norah O'Donnell explores overlooked women who shaped American history in "We the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America," her new book chronicling female pioneers from 1776 to the present.
EventLive! At the Library: A Conversation with Robert Pinsky Former three-time U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky returns to the Library for a discussion of his poetry and criticism with Ron Charles, who writes about books on Substack. A book signing will follow.
EventMac Barnett Knows the Past, Present and Future of Picture Books Celebrate the past, present, and future of picture books! National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Mac Barnett will present his platform, "Behold! The Picture Book" and share his exciting new story, "The Future Book," with illustrator Shawn Harris. Learn about the origins of children's books, pick up some hints about the future, and enjoy the wealth of stories available to us in the present.
EventNobel Laureate Poets: Gabriela Mistral, Nelly Sachs, Wisława Szymborska Celebrate Nobel Laureate Poets Gabriela Mistral, Nelly Sachs and Wisława Szymborska in honor of Women's History Month with a reading and conversation focused on translations of their works. The event features translators Edward Hirsch, Anna Deeny and Joshua Weiner.