Tuesday, February 24on February 24, 2026, 1:00pm–2:00pm1:00pm to 2:00pm
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Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.
Follow the fascinating growth and development of the world's largest…
Register for Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch on 02-24-2026Registration requiredRegister for event
Wednesday, March 04on March 4, 2026, 1:00pm–2:00pm1:00pm to 2:00pm
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Join us in conversation with bestselling author and humorist Michael Perry, whose collection of genre-spanning works encapsulates the experiences–and the magic–of rural town communities and the everyday people who reside in them.
In…
Register for Humor, Heart, and Reflective Rural Stories with Michael Perry on 03-04-2026Registration requiredRegister for event
Thursday, March 12on March 12, 2026, 6:00pm–7:00pm6:00pm to 7:00pm
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You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book? Welcome to the Astral…
Register for Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn on 03-12-2026Registration requiredRegister for event
Tuesday, March 24on March 24, 2026, 1:00pm–2:00pm1:00pm to 2:00pm
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Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal. In this work, Walter, a Pulitzer…
Register for America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter on 03-24-2026Registration requiredRegister for event
