BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:Events Booking BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a7fa31baab6c SUMMARY:The Stories\, Science\, and History of Birds with Smithsonian Biolo gist Jay Falk DESCRIPTION:Delve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing p hotography and clear explanations in this absorbing global guide\, The Bir d Book: The Stories\, Science\, and History of Birds. DTSTART:20250805T180000Z DTEND:20250805T190000Z DTSTAMP:20250804T184601Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mathews Memorial Library:MAILTO:info@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a7fa31baabbc SUMMARY:Author Talk with Casey McQuiston DESCRIPTION:Returning to Romance Through Food and Flirty Fun in Fiction wit h Casey McQuiston DTSTART:20250820T230000Z DTEND:20250821T000000Z DTSTAMP:20250804T191939Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mathews Memorial Library:MAILTO:info@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a7fa31baabcf SUMMARY:Author Talk with G. Neri DESCRIPTION:Offering a unique glimpse into the heart of America’s history - the good\, the bad\, and the ugly - celebrated author G. Neri invites r eaders for a journey through the U.S. in his funny and heartfelt book\,&nb sp\;My Bicentennial Summer. \; DTSTART:20260820T230000Z DTEND:20260821T000000Z DTSTAMP:20250116T235358Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mathews Memorial Library:MAILTO:info@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a7fa31baabde SUMMARY:Author Talk with Lucky Diaz DESCRIPTION:Join us for an empowering\, eye-opening virtual conversation wi th renowned wellness expert Yasmine Cheyenne as we discuss her transformat ive new book\, \;The Comeback Era: From Limiting Beliefs to Living Wit hout Limits. \; DTSTART:20260924T230000Z DTEND:20260925T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T000210Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mathews Memorial Library:MAILTO:info@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a7fa31baabec SUMMARY:Author Talk with Yasmine Cheyenne DESCRIPTION:Join us for an empowering\, eye-opening virtual conversation wi th renowned wellness expert Yasmine Cheyenne as we discuss her transformat ive new book\, \;The Comeback Era: From Limiting Beliefs to Living Wit hout Limits. \; DTSTART:20260926T180000Z DTEND:20260926T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T235819Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mathews Memorial Library:MAILTO:info@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a7fa31baabfa SUMMARY:Author Talk with Daniel Kraus DESCRIPTION:Prepare to launch into the darkest depths of deep space! Join u s online as we sit down with master storyteller Daniel Kraus\, winner of t he 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction\, to celebrate the release of his breat htaking new novel\, \;The Sixth Nik. DTSTART:20260908T230000Z DTEND:20260909T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T235412Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mathews Memorial Library:MAILTO:info@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a7fa31baac07 SUMMARY:Author Talk with David O. Stewart DESCRIPTION:Join us as we chat with award-winning historian David O. Stewar t about his newest work\, \;The Democracy We Must Keep\, and the quest ion he explores throughout the book: What did America's founders say about democracy\, and can we remain true to their vision for America? DTSTART:20260901T180000Z DTEND:20260901T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T233601Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mathews Memorial Library:MAILTO:info@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a7fa31baac15 SUMMARY:Author Talk with Lucy Foley DESCRIPTION:Join us for a thrilling conversation with acclaimed author Lucy Foley as we delve into her brand-new Miss Marple mystery\, \;Murder a t the Grand Alpine Hotel. \; DTSTART:20260827T180000Z DTEND:20260827T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T233131Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mathews Memorial Library:MAILTO:info@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a7fa31baac23 SUMMARY:Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming DESCRIPTION:The Stories\, Science\, and History of Trees with Smithsonian G ardens Greenhouse Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming DTSTART:20250408T180000Z DTEND:20250408T190000Z DTSTAMP:20250116T235358Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mathews Memorial Library:MAILTO:info@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a7fa31baac30 SUMMARY:Author Gregg Hurwitz DESCRIPTION:The Thrill of Writing Action\, Adventure\, and Suspense DTSTART:20250424T230000Z DTEND:20250425T000000Z DTSTAMP:20250116T235358Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mathews Memorial Library:MAILTO:info@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a7fa31baac3c SUMMARY:Author Liann Zhang DESCRIPTION:On Writing a Brilliant\, Dark\, and Diabolical Thriller DTSTART:20250514T230000Z DTEND:20250515T000000Z DTSTAMP:20250116T235358Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mathews Memorial Library:MAILTO:info@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a7fa31baac48 SUMMARY:Author Rachelle Bergstein DESCRIPTION:How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us... \;There w ill be an in-person Watch Party at the library for this event! DTSTART:20250521T180000Z DTEND:20250521T190000Z DTSTAMP:20250116T235358Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mathews Memorial Library:MAILTO:info@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a7fa31baac54 SUMMARY:Extinctopedia DESCRIPTION:Extinctopedia–A Discovery of What We Have Lost\, What is at R isk\, and What To Do About it with Smithsonian Scientists DTSTART:20250604T180000Z DTEND:20250604T190000Z DTSTAMP:20250513T211900Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mathews Memorial Library:MAILTO:info@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a7fa31baac62 SUMMARY:Author Lisa Jewell DESCRIPTION:Explore Unexpected Twists and Turns with Bestselling Author Lis a Jewell. \; There will be a Watch Party at the library for this eve nt! DTSTART:20250610T180000Z DTEND:20250610T190000Z DTSTAMP:20250514T000323Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mathews Memorial Library:MAILTO:info@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a7fa31baac70 SUMMARY:How to Use Anxiety to Thrive DESCRIPTION:Dr. David H. Rosmarin DTSTART:20250507T180000Z DTEND:20250507T190000Z DTSTAMP:20250116T235358Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mathews Memorial Library:MAILTO:info@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a7fa31baac7d SUMMARY:Author Katherine Applegate DESCRIPTION:Living the Otter Life with Katherine Applegate. Audience: Kid s \;3rd-6th Grade DTSTART:20250624T200000Z DTEND:20250624T210000Z DTSTAMP:20250514T001232Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mathews Memorial Library:MAILTO:info@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a7fa31baac8c SUMMARY:Author Raúl The Third DESCRIPTION:Join author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!. Audience: Preschool - 2nd Grade DTSTART:20250708T200000Z DTEND:20250708T210000Z DTSTAMP:20250604T215050Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mathews Memorial Library:MAILTO:info@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a7fa31baac9a SUMMARY:Author Marie Lu DESCRIPTION:Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she enco urages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets. Aud ience: 9th - 12th Grade DTSTART:20250717T200000Z DTEND:20250717T210000Z DTSTAMP:20250604T221209Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mathews Memorial Library:MAILTO:info@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a7fa31baaca8 SUMMARY:Author Rex Ogle DESCRIPTION:join award-winning author Rex Ogle as he talks about his strugg les to navigate sixth grade as written about in his book Free Lunch. Aud ience: 5th-8th Grade DTSTART:20250723T200000Z DTEND:20250723T204500Z DTSTAMP:20250604T223520Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mathews Memorial Library:MAILTO:info@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a7fa31baacc8 SUMMARY:Author Talk with Tasha Eurich DESCRIPTION:How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos with Organizational Psychologist Dr. Tasha Euric DTSTART:20250828T180000Z DTEND:20250828T190000Z DTSTAMP:20250804T184601Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mathews Memorial Library:MAILTO:info@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a7fa31baacd4 SUMMARY:Author Talk with Hannah Nicole Maehrer DESCRIPTION:On Writing Darkly Charming Villainous Love with Hannah Nicole M aehrer\, New York Times Bestselling Author and TikTok Superstar DTSTART:20250903T230000Z DTEND:20250904T000000Z DTSTAMP:20250815T213338Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mathews Memorial Library:MAILTO:info@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a7fa31baace1 SUMMARY:Author Talk with Jefferson Fisher DESCRIPTION:Argue Less and Talk More with Communication Expert Jefferson Fi sher\, New York Times Bestselling Author and Social Media Sensation DTSTART:20250910T180000Z DTEND:20250910T190000Z DTSTAMP:20250815T215250Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mathews Memorial Library:MAILTO:info@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a7fa31baacf9 SUMMARY:Author Talk with Gabe Henry DESCRIPTION:Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell with Author Gabe Henry\, Simplified Spelling Historian and Author of Enough is Enuf a nd Eating Salad Drunk DTSTART:20250917T180000Z DTEND:20250917T190000Z DTSTAMP:20250815T220815Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mathews Memorial Library:MAILTO:info@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a7fa31baad07 SUMMARY:Author Talk: Nuestra América DESCRIPTION:Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the Uni ted States with Smithsonian Educators DTSTART:20251002T180000Z DTEND:20251002T190000Z DTSTAMP:20250818T230001Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mathews Memorial Library:MAILTO:info@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a7fa31baad17 SUMMARY:Neurologist and Author Pria Anand DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a fascinating conversation with neurologist and author Pria Anand to chat about her new book The Electric Mind: A Neu rologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains DTSTART:20250731T180000Z DTEND:20250731T190000Z DTSTAMP:20250604T225129Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mathews Memorial Library:MAILTO:info@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a7fa31baad25 SUMMARY:Author Talk: Leigh Bardugo DESCRIPTION:10 Years of Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts in YA Fantasy wi th Leigh Bardugo\, \;#1 New York Times Bestselling and Award-Winning A uthor of Six of Crows and Shadow and Bone Series DTSTART:20251009T230000Z DTEND:20251010T000000Z DTSTAMP:20250818T235826Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mathews Memorial Library:MAILTO:info@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a7fa31baad32 SUMMARY:Author Talk: Malala Yousafzai DESCRIPTION:Finding My Way with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai \, Bestselling Author and Education Activist DTSTART:20251022T230000Z DTEND:20251023T000000Z DTSTAMP:20250910T180718Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mathews Memorial Library:MAILTO:info@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a7fa31baad41 SUMMARY:Author Talk: Philippa Gregory DESCRIPTION:Courtly Intrigue and Whispers as Weapons with Historical Fictio n Queen Philippa Gregory\, Bestselling Author of The Other Boleyn Girl and Leading Voice in Historical Fiction DTSTART:20251029T180000Z DTEND:20251029T190000Z DTSTAMP:20250819T000359Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mathews Memorial Library:MAILTO:info@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a7fa31baad58 SUMMARY:Author Talk: Joseph Lee DESCRIPTION:Community\, Power\, and the Search for Indigenous Identity with Award-Winning Journalist Joseph Lee\, Author of the Debut Memoir Nothing More of This Land DTSTART:20251105T180000Z DTEND:20251105T190000Z DTSTAMP:20251029T213532Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mathews Memorial Library:MAILTO:info@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a7fa31baad66 SUMMARY:Author Talk: Amanda Peters DESCRIPTION:The Search for Truth and the Persistence of Love Across Time wi th Award-Winning Novelist Amanda Peters\, Bestselling Author and Winner of the 2024 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction DTSTART:20251114T000000Z DTEND:20251114T010000Z DTSTAMP:20251029T224701Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mathews Memorial Library:MAILTO:info@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a7fa31baad74 SUMMARY:Author Talk: Charles Duhigg DESCRIPTION:Unlock the Secret Language of Connection with Supercommunicator Charles Duhigg\, Pulitzer-Prize Winning Journalist and New York Times Bes tselling Author of The Power of Habit DTSTART:20251118T190000Z DTEND:20251118T200000Z DTSTAMP:20251029T225623Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mathews Memorial Library:MAILTO:info@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a7fa31baad81 SUMMARY:Author Talk: Sue Hincenbergs DESCRIPTION:Scheming Wives and High-Stakes Hilarity with Author Sue Hincenb ergs\, Author of The Retirement Plan and Award-Winning Television Producer DTSTART:20251202T190000Z DTEND:20251202T200000Z DTSTAMP:20251030T002008Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mathews Memorial Library:MAILTO:info@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a7fa31baad91 SUMMARY:Author Talk: David Brooks DESCRIPTION:The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks\, Leading Cultural and Political Commentator and Bestselling Author of The Road to Character DTSTART:20260113T190000Z DTEND:20260113T200000Z DTSTAMP:20251119T021710Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mathews Memorial Library:MAILTO:info@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a7fa31baada0 SUMMARY:Author Talk: Julia Hotz DESCRIPTION:Nature\, Art\, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Ho tz\, Journalist and Award-Winning Author of The Connection Cure DTSTART:20260120T190000Z DTEND:20260120T200000Z DTSTAMP:20251119T022915Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mathews Memorial Library:MAILTO:info@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a7fa31baadae SUMMARY:Author Talk: Liz Moore DESCRIPTION:Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore\, New York Times Best selling and Award-Winning Author of The God of the Woods and Long Bright R iver DTSTART:20260129T000000Z DTEND:20260129T010000Z DTSTAMP:20251231T230521Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mathews Memorial Library:MAILTO:info@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a7fa31baadc2 SUMMARY:Author Talk: Vanessa Riley DESCRIPTION:Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist V anessa Riley\, Award-Winning Author of Island Queen and Murder in Westmins ter DTSTART:20260206T000000Z DTEND:20260206T010000Z DTSTAMP:20251119T023245Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mathews Memorial Library:MAILTO:info@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a7fa31baadcf SUMMARY:Author Talk: Lindsey Stewart DESCRIPTION:Mojos\, Mermaids\, Medicine\, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart\, Award-Winning Author and Professor of Phi losophy DTSTART:20260212T190000Z DTEND:20260212T200000Z DTSTAMP:20251231T231000Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mathews Memorial Library:MAILTO:info@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR