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Authors and Lecturers

Upcoming programs
  • WOW presents: The Oakland Zoo -  Partner in Wildlife Conservation
    WOW presents: The Oakland Zoo -  Partner in Wildlife Conservation
    Wed, Oct 09
    Lafayette
    Oct 09, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Lafayette, 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549, USA
    Oct 09, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Lafayette, 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549, USA
  • CalMatters Voting Matters 2024
    CalMatters Voting Matters 2024
    Tue, Oct 22
    Lafayette Library - Don Tatzin CH
    Oct 22, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Lafayette Library - Don Tatzin CH, 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549, USA
    Oct 22, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Lafayette Library - Don Tatzin CH, 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549, USA
    Do you have questions about the upcoming ballot initiatives? How does Prop 5 make it easier for local governments to borrow money? Why would Prop 36 partly roll back another proposition that voters approved in 2014? What is Prop 33 really about? Join us to discuss the ballot propositions.
  • Distinguished Speaker Series presents -  Arlie Russell Hochschild: Stolen Pride
    Distinguished Speaker Series presents -  Arlie Russell Hochschild: Stolen Pride
    Thu, Oct 24
    Lafayette Library - Don Tatzin CH
    Oct 24, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Lafayette Library - Don Tatzin CH, 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549, USA
    Oct 24, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Lafayette Library - Don Tatzin CH, 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549, USA
    Hochschild travels to Pikeville in eastern Kentucky, the heart of Appalachia, and sets her focus on a group at the center of the shifting political landscape: blue-collar men. There she uncovers what she calls the “pride paradox” and explores the hidden but powerful role of loss, shame, and pride.
  • Sweet Thursday Author Series presents Lindsay Bowles Chervinsky:  Making the Presidency
    Sweet Thursday Author Series presents Lindsay Bowles Chervinsky:  Making the Presidency
    Tue, Oct 29
    Lafayette
    Oct 29, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Lafayette, 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549, USA
    Oct 29, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Lafayette, 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549, USA
    This authoritative account of the second president of the U.S. shows how John Adam’s leadership and legacy defined the office for those who followed and ensured the survival of the American republic. Author Lindsay Bowles Chervinsky explores Adam’s presidency.
  • Distinguished Speaker Series presents - Caroline Paul: Tough Broad
    Distinguished Speaker Series presents - Caroline Paul: Tough Broad
    Tue, Oct 08
    Lafayette Library Don Tatzin CH
    Oct 08, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Lafayette Library Don Tatzin CH, 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549, USA
    Oct 08, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Lafayette Library Don Tatzin CH, 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549, USA
    In Tough Broad, Paul completely upends the prevailing view of how women age. By masterfully pairing the latest research on aging along with stories of amazing, adventurous women who are taking risks and playing outdoors well into their 80’s and beyond!
Archive of exceptional programming

LLLC Foundation has a rich history of great programs and special events.

An archive of our Distinguished Speaker Series, is available HERE.

A selection of past program recordings is available on the Lafayette Library YouTube Channel.  

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