Adult Virtual Events Archive
Meet The Author—Derf Backderf
Derf Backderf talks about his graphic novel, a retelling of the tragic story of the Kent State shootings. Read More
Meet The Author—Jen Hirt
Hirt reflects on the places she has lived, finding beauty and fascination in nature. Read More
Meet The Author—Diane Vogel Ferri
Join us for a virtual talk by local poet and novelist Diane Vogel Ferri as she discusses her latest book, Read More
Meet The Author—Betty Weibel
Weibel highlights our state literary sites, and shows Ohio’s role in shaping literature and culture across the world. Read More
Meet The Author—Certain Streets at an Uncertain Hour
Join us as poet Jeff Tigchelaar shares poems from his collection Certain Streets at an Uncertain Hour. This award-winning poet shows us that poetry can be both humorous and dramatic, and we can find inspiration in the world around us. Read More
Meet The Author—The Heebie-Jeebie Girl: A Novel
Watch local author Susan Petrone talk about her latest book The Heebie-Jeebie Girl, an unforgettable tale of family, redemption, and magic. Read More
Meet The Author—Barnstorming Ohio
Watch Akron author David Giffels discuss Barnstorming Ohio, an account of his travels around the state, visiting people and places to try to better understand America and Ohio. Read More
Meet The Author—Rust Belt Femme
Watch author Raechel Anne Jolie read excerpts from her critically-acclaimed memoir Rust Belt Femme. Read More
Meet The Author—Our Son’s Life
Watch author and illustrator John Plymak read excerpts from a beautifully illustrated journey of two dads as they watch their son grow from boy to man. Read More
Preservation Talk—Reusing Historic Buildings
Lakewood Historical Society Trustee Linda Barbero, BUP, MPA explains the importance of reusing buildings as a way of sustainability and historic preservation. Read More