Events

Get ready for a captivating literary event with conversation and book signing with the NYT bestselling author, William Kent Krueger!

Step into a world of stories as WFIU’s Noon Edition goes live from Morgensterns for a special episode celebrating books, authors, and the joy of reading. This community-focused broadcast brings together local writers, literary thinkers, and readers of all ages for a lively conversation about the stories that shape us. With our host Bob Zaltsberg, our panelists will discuss books […]

The Nick Linn Lecture Series is our annual winter lecture and luncheon series featuring four major bestselling authors.  The series is named for Friends past president, long-time board member and benefactor Nick Linn. Click here for tickets

David Baldacci will be celebrating the release of his new book, HOPE RISES (a sequel to NASH FALLS). Please note that tickets for this event are required. You can get tickets here.

The Bates Film Festival was founded in 2018 and has grown rapidly with each iteration. Initially conceived as a way to connect current students interested in film with alums who work in the industry, the festival quickly evolved to embrace a social justice perspective. Over our first three festivals (2018, 2019, 2022, and 2024), we […]

With Christopher Golden, Paul Tremblay, Eric LaRocca, Tony Tremblay, Kylie Lee Baker, Errick Nunnally, Nicky Gonzalez, John McIlveen, Lindy Ryan, Bracken MacLeod, Thomas Sniegoski, Jeannine Acheson...and Scott Carson

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Time TBC