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Library Branch: Russell Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
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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?

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Russell Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
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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.

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Author Brad Taylor (Online)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Russell Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
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Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling

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This event is in the "Young Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Art Academy with Author/Illustrator Barbara McClintock

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Young Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Children, Young Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Author Event, Storytime
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Award-willing  author/illustrator Barbara McClintock will be reading some of her works and conducting a brief artist's workshop.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Russell Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
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Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach

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Library Branch: Russell Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
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Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel,

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Russell Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
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Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Russell Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
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What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief

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This event is in the "Children" group
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The Lucky Husky: UConn Storytime with a Special Furry Guest

10:30am–11:30am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Russell Library
Room: Hubbard Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Young Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Author Event, Storytime
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Join us for a special storytime featuring Bethany O'Brien, author of the picture book series about Jonathon the UConn Husky and a very special furry guest. O'Brien will read The Lucky Husky, her first book in the series.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Russell Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
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Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J.