Adult Lecture Series
Interesting, entertaining, and informative lectures from experts on a wide range of topics. Presented virtually by the County Library’s Taylorsville branch.
Beyond the Nasca Lines: Ancient Life in the Peruvian Desert
Monday, June 8, 7 pm
Presented virtually
Monday, June 8, 7 pm
Presented virtually
Stretching across the Peruvian desert, the Nasca Lines remain one of the world’s great archaeological mysteries. Explore the ancient societies behind these remarkable creations.
Dr. Christina Conlee is a professor at Texas State University who has conducted archaeological research in Peru for more than 25 years. Her work focuses on cultures of the Nasca desert, and she is the author of Beyond the Nasca Lines: Ancient Life at La Tiza in the Peruvian Desert. Her research has been featured in National Geographic magazine and in documentaries on the National Geographic Channel and Discovery Channel.
Please note: this live WebEx presentation will not be recorded.
Her America: Eight Women Who Transformed the Nation
Tuesday, July 14, 7 pm
Presented virtually
Tuesday, July 14, 7 pm
Presented virtually
Author Heather B. Moore will discuss eight American women who challenged the status quo in our nation's history to secure independence, abolition, suffrage, and civil rights.
Moore is a USA Today bestselling author of more than 90 books. She writes primarily historical and “herstory” fiction, focusing on the humanity and heroism of everyday people. Her work spans multiple genres and blends in-depth research with character-driven storytelling.
She publishes ancient-era historicals and thrillers as H.B. Moore; historical women’s fiction, romance, and inspirational nonfiction as Heather B. Moore; and speculative fiction as Jane Redd.
Moore attended Cairo American College in Egypt and the Anglican School of Jerusalem in Israel. She later earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University.
Please note: this live WebEx presentation will not be recorded.