Mountain View Public Library
Online Author Series

Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders.

Brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Mountain View Library.

For more information on library events and programs, visit MountainView.gov/LibraryCalendar.

Upcoming Speakers

Unlock the Hidden Power of Dreams with Sleep Expert Michelle Carr
Director of the Dream Engineering Laboratory in the Center for Advanced Sleep Medicine
Wednesday, March 11th 2026 at 11:00 AM PDT

Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn
New York Times Bestselling Author of The Alice Network and The Rose Code
Thursday, March 12th 2026 at 4:00 PM PDT

America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter
With Special Guest Host Barbara Kingsolver
Tuesday, March 24th 2026 at 11:00 AM PDT

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Past Event Recordings

How to Make Healthy Living Effortless and Fun - In Conversation with Jenn Lueke
Recipe Developer and Social Media Star
Thursday, March 5th 2026 at 11:00 AM PST

Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch
A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration
Tuesday, February 24th 2026 at 11:00 AM PST

Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart
Award-Winning Author and Professor of Philosophy
Thursday, February 12th 2026 at 11:00 AM PST

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