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05/21/2026

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/

05/19/2026

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/

05/01/2026

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/

04/28/2026

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/

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