Tina Kelley, Journalist, Poet, Author, will be interviewed by Library Director Sarah Lester, and will receive the 2019 Maplewood Literary Award.

Two brothers, who grew up in Maplewood in the 1940s and 50s, discuss the evolution of the town over 8 decades, and how their experiences in the Maplewood of their youth led to their contributions in local leadership, philanthropy, sustainability, and organic agriculture.

What Even Was the Tea Party? Right-Wing Activism, Media, and Politics Pre-Trump. This talk discusses the rise of the Tea Party in news and discusses its implications for politics and journalism today.

Learn how little ideas can turn into big stories. Christopher Healy, author of A Dastardly Plot and the Hero’s Guide series, will lead this interactive group workshop in story creation and plot building.

The Art of the Interview -- Alison Stewart, host of WNYC’s All of It changes roles and answers the questions.  We’ll hear about the secret sauce of great interviewing and what happens when live radio goes badly. All of It is a live daily conversation about culture and the culture in and around New York City. She’ll be interviewed by WNYC’s Nancy Solomon, Managing Director of New Jersey Public Radio.