Join us for an online conversation with bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco, one of the world’s leading experts in human connection. Her book, Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make-–and Keep-–Friends, explores the science of different attachment styles and how they affect our relationships in ways we may not realize. Platonic provides a clear and actionable blueprint for forging strong, lasting connections with others and for becoming our happiest, most fulfilled selves in the process. Tune in to learn more about how to harness the science of human connection to create cultures of belonging.

Enjoy a screening of “Hail the Conquering Hero,” an uproariously funny and strikingly modern satire from writer-director Preston Sturges, one of the most successful and prescient comedic voices to emerge from 1940s Hollywood. Selected by and featuring an introduction by Adult Services librarian Matthew Byrd.

Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson, author of Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space. The book includes interviews with chefs who knew Julia well, commentary on her favorite culinary tools and kitchen gadgets, and a stunning array of photos. Julia Child’s 20’ x 14’ kitchen was a serious workspace and recipe‑testing lab that exuded a sense of mid‑century homey comfort. It has been on display at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., for most of the past 23 years, and museum goers have made it a top destination.