Free Library Author Events

Join us for an exciting event with Matt Haig as he presents his new novel The Midnight Train. Haig, the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Midnight Library, The Life Impossible, and How to Stop Time, is known for blending imaginative storytelling with thought-provoking ideas that resonate across readers of all ages.

He will be in conversation with Katy Waldman, staff writer at The New Yorker, for a lively discussion. An evening not to be missed for fans of gripping and imaginative storytelling.

Get tickets here:
https://freelibraryfoundation.org/events/matt-haig-the-midnight-train/

Join us for an evening with Barbara McQuade as she discusses The Fix: Saving America from the Corruption of a Mob-Style Government. Drawing on her experience as a federal prosecutor, McQuade reveals how systems of corruption and abuse of power operate, the dangers they pose to our institutions, and what can be done to reclaim accountability and protect the rule of law.

A compelling and eye-opening conversation about justice, governance, and the actions we can take to safeguard democracy.

Get tickets here:
https://freelibraryfoundation.org/events/barbara-mcquade-the-fix/

Scenes from our conversation with Lynn Matluck Brooks and Lauren Putty White earlier this season.

An evening of history, scholarship, and live dance exploring Philadelphia’s rich performance past. Thank you to all who joined us.

Readers gathered for a powerful conversation with Jennifer Finney Boylan and Congresswoman Sarah McBride.

Discussing CLEVAGE, the evening moved between personal story, cultural reflection, and moments of humor and connection. We’re grateful to everyone who spent the night with us at the library.

We’re still thinking about this conversation between Namwali Serpell and Angela Flournoy at the Free Library of Philadelphia.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for such a thoughtful and engaging conversation. We loved seeing so many readers in the room.

Join us for an evening with Jodi Kantor as she discusses How to Start, her guide to discovering meaningful work in a world full of uncertainty. Drawing on her experience as a Pulitzer Prize–winning reporter, Kantor offers practical strategies for navigating career choices, balancing risk and reward, and finding work that aligns with your values.

Get tickets here:
https://freelibraryfoundation.org/events/jodi-kantor-how-to-start/

We have some outstanding voices and writers coming to the Free Library of Philadelphia this month.

Don’t miss out on these incredible events. Tickets are selling fast so go grab them now:
https://freelibraryfoundation.org/events/

A full house with author Colm Tóibín who talked about his newest book THE NEWS FROM DUBLING.

Thank you Colm Tóibín for the fantastic lecture and we're grateful for the great energy everyone brought to this event.

Join us for an evening with Mary Beard, distinguished classicist and bestselling author, as she discusses Talking Classics: The Shock of the Old. With her signature wit and insight, Beard explores why antiquity continues to shape our imagination, from everyday objects to grand historical narratives.

A lively conversation about the past, its surprises, and the lessons it offers for understanding the present.

Get tickets HERE:
https://freelibraryfoundation.org/events/mary-beard-talking-classics-the-shock-of-the-old-1st-edition/

Join us for an evening with Annette Gordon-Reed, Pulitzer Prize–winning historian, as she discusses Jefferson on Race: A Reader. In conversation with Patrick Spero, CEO of the American Philosophical Society, Gordon-Reed explores Thomas Jefferson’s writings and actions on race, slavery, and Native Americans, offering insight into the complexities of his life and legacy.

A thoughtful conversation about history, ethics, and the ideas that continue to shape our nation.

Get tickets HERE:
https://freelibraryfoundation.org/events/annette-gordon-reed-jefferson-on-race-a-reader/