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John H. Ames Reading Series

Readings by Nebraska Authors

Unless otherwise noted, readings are held in the Jane Pope Geske Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors. Programs begin at 2:00 p.m. Call 402-441-8516 for information.

All Ames Reading Series programs are taped for later broadcast on LNKTV City. The broadcast schedule is available here. Many of these programs are also available to watch on YouTube. Videos have been provided by LNKTV. Video and sound quality vary.

30 Years and 200+ Readings!
Lists of the 200+ Ames Readings from the past 30 years are available, organized by presenter and by date.

2024 Series

October 13, 2024: Lisa Clonch Tschauner
Born and raised in the Midwest, Lisa Clonch Tschauner is passionate for creating positive change through activism and education. Tschauner strives to bridge her professional life to the practice of storytelling through writing. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship at Doane University and volunteers in her community, helping grow the entrepreneurial landscape. She pursues partnerships with organizations that serve survivors of trafficking. She will read from her recent book, Reclamation: A Novel.

April 14, 2024: Kelly Weber and Julie Paschold
Poets Kelly Weber and Julie Paschold read from their recent books, You Bury the Birds in My Pelvis and Horizons.

Contact Us

Lincoln City Libraries
136 South 14th Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-441-8500

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