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Spotlight Lecture Series

 

Portland Public Library presents the Spotlight Lecture Series held in conjunction with Longfellow Books, Print: A Bookstore, and Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance.  The Spotlight Lecture Series celebrates new works by notable authors from around the country.  This series is generously sponsored by the Press Hotel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events:
Jun13
Spotlight Lecture: B. A. Shapiro in conversation with Susan Conley
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: Main Library, Rines Auditorium Audience: Adults Portland Public Library and Print: A Bookstore host a Spotlight Lecture featuring B. A. Shapiro in conversation with TBD about Shapiro's new book "The Collector's Apprentice." Thursday, June 13 at 6:30pm in the Rines Auditorium.
Jun27
Spotlight Lecture: Linda Holmes in conversation with TBD
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: Main Library, Rines Auditorium Audience: Adults Portland Public Library and Print: A Bookstore host a Spotlight Lecture featuring Linda Holmes in conversation with TBD about Holmes' new book "Evvie Drake Starts Over." Thursday, June 27 at 6:30pm in the Rines Auditorium.
Jul11
Spotlight Lecture: Ann Beattie in conversation with TBD
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: Main Library, Rines Auditorium Audience: Adults Portland Public Library and Longfellow Books host a Spotlight Lecture featuring Ann Beattie in conversation with TBD about Beattie's new book "A Wonderful Stroke of Luck." Thursday, July 11 at 6:30pm in the Rines Auditorium.