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Library Speakers Consortium @lsc-author-talks.bsky.social · 2d

Learn more about how your library can use live and on-demand author talks to promote literacy and engagement in your community.
#promoteliteracy #librariespromoteliteracy

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Library Speakers Consortium @lsc-author-talks.bsky.social · 5d

Jason Mott shared some great book recommendations with us back in 2024 and emphasized the impact of rereading books at different moments of our lives. What other books have you read multiple times throughout life?

#bookrecs #authorbookrecs

Library Speakers Consortium @lsc-author-talks.bsky.social · 6d

Since publishing in 2015, Leigh Bardugo’s highly popular Six of Crows has taken the world of YA literature by storm–and it’s not hard to see why.
Join us on Thursday, October 9th, live-stream in partnership with your local library.

Find your library to register here:
bit.ly/AuthorTalkWi...

Library Speakers Consortium @lsc-author-talks.bsky.social · 8d

Amy Madison is a Customer Experience Associate at LSC and she is always game to troubleshoot, research, and talk about books. Amy is a librarian, gluten free baker, bookseller, arts festival director, and the proud human to a miniature dachshund with a punny name.

Library Speakers Consortium @lsc-author-talks.bsky.social · 11d

Last summer, we asked Nina Simon what books she would recommend and she gave us some great suggestions!
Have you read any of these books yet?
Tell us what you are reading right now!

#bookrecs #ninasimon #authorbookrecs

Library Speakers Consortium @lsc-author-talks.bsky.social · 13d

Join us in conversation with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key, as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history, October 2 via live-stream in partnership with your local library.
bit.ly/4pEyWGr

#smithsonian #nuestraamerica #booktalk

Library Speakers Consortium @lsc-author-talks.bsky.social · 14d

Love your librarian? Of course you do! Nominations are now open for the 2026 I Love My Librarian Award. Your librarian could win $5,000 and the recognition of a lifetime.

Submit your nomination online by December 15!
bit.ly/3yiyT9C

#ILoveMyLibrarianAward2026 #librariesmatter #librarianlove

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Library Speakers Consortium @lsc-author-talks.bsky.social · 19d

Bonnie Garmus joined us in conversation in November of 2022 and spoke about the importance of libraries in her life and her career.

Don’t forget to tell your local librarian how much you appreciate them!

Tag your favorite library in the comments and tell them how wonderful they are!

#libraries

Library Speakers Consortium @lsc-author-talks.bsky.social · 26d

Let's celebrate National Library Card Signup Month and spread the word to our communities.
Post a story about your favorite thing that your library provides! Tag us AND your library.

Let's keep this going to encourage everyone to get a library card.

#nationallibrarycardsignupmonth #librariesrock

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Independent Publishers of New England @ipne.org · 27d

Yes! Can't wait

Library Speakers Consortium @lsc-author-talks.bsky.social · 28d

Have you ever wondered why the English spelling of words is sometimes… well… just weird? Join us on a hilarious journey with author Gabe Henry on Wednesday, September 17th via live-stream in partnership with your local library!

Find your library to register here:
bit.ly/3V7tpdL

#enoughisenuf

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Maria Vale @mariavalewrites.bsky.social · 28d

Last year, I got a DM from Jodi Picoult introducing herself as "a writer, too." I stared at that 'too' because the idea that she imagined me in her league left me beyond words.

I don't know how Molly Molloy & the Angel of Death found its way to this amazing writer and person but I am so grateful.

Library Speakers Consortium @lsc-author-talks.bsky.social · Aug 29

Last spring, we asked Jodi Picoult what she was reading and she gave us some great recommendations!
Have you read any of these books yet?
Tell us what you are reading right now!

@jodipicoult.bsky.social @tessabailey.bsky.social @mariavalewrites.bsky.social @gillianmauthor.bsky.social

#bookrecs

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Library Speakers Consortium @lsc-author-talks.bsky.social · 28d

Have you ever wondered why the English spelling of words is sometimes… well… just weird? Join us on a hilarious journey with author Gabe Henry on Wednesday, September 17th via live-stream in partnership with your local library!

Find your library to register here:
bit.ly/3V7tpdL

#enoughisenuf

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Library Speakers Consortium @lsc-author-talks.bsky.social · Sep 8

Let’s address the elephant in the room – AI.

Whether you’re feeling excited or anxious about the future of AI, revising your library policies can help you to feel empowered in making decisions with the mounting pressures of AI usage.
bit.ly/3IanvFL

#aiandlibraries #aipolicies

Library Speakers Consortium @lsc-author-talks.bsky.social · Sep 6

Where is your favorite place to curl up to read a good book?

Post a photo of your favorite (or most unusual) reading nook and tag us!

#NationalReadABookDay #FavoriteReadingSpots #catslovebookstoo

Library Speakers Consortium @lsc-author-talks.bsky.social · Sep 3

Meet Jefferson Fisher, author of "The Next Conversation", on Wednesday, September 10th, via live-stream in partnership with your local library.

Find your library to register and ask questions of the author here:
bit.ly/41ykztc

#lscauthortalks #jeffersonfisher #thenextconversation

Library Speakers Consortium @lsc-author-talks.bsky.social · Sep 2

Schlow Centre Region Library in State College, Pennsylvania has been a member of the Library Speakers Consortium since the very beginning in July of 2022.

Learn more about bringing these literary conversations to your library!

Request a demo here:
bit.ly/47Vwsx0

#lscauthortalks #watchparties

Library Speakers Consortium @lsc-author-talks.bsky.social · Aug 29

Last spring, we asked Jodi Picoult what she was reading and she gave us some great recommendations!
Have you read any of these books yet?
Tell us what you are reading right now!

@jodipicoult.bsky.social @tessabailey.bsky.social @mariavalewrites.bsky.social @gillianmauthor.bsky.social

#bookrecs

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Library Speakers Consortium @lsc-author-talks.bsky.social · Aug 27

Embrace your dark side and join us in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, creator of the NYT bestselling "Assistant to the Villain" series, on Sept. 3rd via live-stream in partnership with your local library.

Find your library to register:
bit.ly/424fZCV

#acomplicetothevillain

Library Speakers Consortium @lsc-author-talks.bsky.social · Aug 25

With a professional background in education, performance, design, and fine arts management, Pinto has traveled the country providing interactive educational programming for schools and libraries. She finds immense joy in supporting library systems through her role with LSC.

#librariesmatter

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Library Speakers Consortium @lsc-author-talks.bsky.social · Aug 21

Team-member shout out to Frederick today! From running production to making microsites, managing data to making videos look good, appearing at conferences to appearing on screen, LSC wouldn’t be what it is today without him! Three cheers for Frederick!

#thankyouthursday #lscauthortalks

Library Speakers Consortium @lsc-author-talks.bsky.social · Aug 18

Did You Know? If you become one of LSC's partner libraries, you will not only get 2-3 amazing virtual author talks with bestselling authors every month, but you also have access to our complete on demand library of author events since we began in 2022!
Request a demo to learn more!
bit.ly/4mFZyEW

Library Speakers Consortium @lsc-author-talks.bsky.social · Aug 14

When Hannah Nicole Maehrer’s not creating bookish comedy skits about Villains and Assistants, she’s writing to Taylor Swift songs. Mark your calendars for this author event on Sept 3 and register with your local library ahead of time to submit questions for the author!

#orangeera #TaylorSwift

Library Speakers Consortium @lsc-author-talks.bsky.social · Aug 13

Bring an appetite for sizzling drama as we discuss New York Times bestselling author of Red, White, and Royal Blue Casey McQuiston's latest romantic comedy, The Pairing.

Join us Wednesday, August 20th via live-stream.

Find your local library and register here:
bit.ly/45jT48Q

#caseymcquiston

Library Speakers Consortium @lsc-author-talks.bsky.social · Aug 11

Our team is always looking for more ways to support libraries. Come be a part of our story!

Learn more about joining the Library Speakers Consortium by requesting a demo here:
bit.ly/4fAtgcf

#librariesmatter #libraryevents #lscauthortalks

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Library Speakers Consortium @lsc-author-talks.bsky.social · Aug 9

It's National Book Lovers Day and the Library Speakers Consortium team is excited to share more of our summer reads with you! Tell us what your favorite books have been this summer!!!

#NationalBookLoversDay #BookLoversDay #Bookworm