Chase away the winter blues with fascinating discussions.
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Virtual Author Talk with Vanessa Riley
Thursday, February 5, 2026 @ 7PM
Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.
Virtual Author Talk with Dr. Lindsey Stewart
Thursday, February 12, 2026 @ 2PM
Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart. Award-Winning Author and Professor of Philosophy
Virtual Author Talk with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration: Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch.
As the ongoing government shutdown directly affects the Smithsonian Institution's operations, please note this event is tentatively scheduled. Thank you for your understanding!