Community Book Talks

Cemetery Road by the New York Times bestselling author is an electrifying tale of friendship, betrayal, and shattering secrets that threaten to destroy a small Mississippi town.

Hank Burdine delighted the audience with his stories of a life well-lived in the Mississippi Delta.

We had a great time at our fourth annual fundraising gala. Guests enjoyed an evening of history, music, food, and fun.

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Iles teased the audience with tidbits of the page-turning conclusion of the trilogy that began with Natchez Burning. The trilogy delivers a deep understanding of race relations in the American South.

The pair talked about and signed this tribute, which tells of the love story and artistic legend of the McCartys and their internationally-known works of pottery. The library proudly uses this beautifully designed pottery donated by a generous patron many years ago.

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Dr. K. C. Morrison joined us to talk about his biography of Clarksdale Civil Rights leader, Aaron Henry of Mississippi.

Neil White, author of In the Sanctuary of Outcasts, visited us in October with an inspiring and entertaining talk.

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Double Newberry Winner, Young Adult author, Lois Lowry joined us in October at the library for the 2014 season finale. She is best-known for The Giver, and Number the Stars, which top school book lists nation-wide. Lowry is the author of over thirty books.

We had a wonderful discussion with descendants of Henrietta Lacks. Their foremother was the subject of Rebecca Skloot's award-winning book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.

The first African-American admitted to the University of Mississippi, James Meredith, spoke on the importance of community, and especially of churches, in making a better future for our children.

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​​Caroline Kennedy started her talk by acknowledging James Meredith, who was in attendance. She spoke on the importance of reading and education to several hundred people assembled on the grounds of the Higher Education Center.

This Mississippi chef and author has a passion for food!

Join us for our fifth annual fundraiser. A surprise author panel TBA. Tickets on sale now, $20. Call Carnegie Public Library at

(662) 624-4461.

The audience enjoyed a selection read by Ellen Meacham from her book, which is a superb account of Robert Kennedy's visit to the Mississippi Delta in 1967.

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We had a great time at our third annual fundraising gala. Guests enjoyed an evening of history, music, food, and fun.

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We had a great time at our second annual fundraising gala. Guests enjoyed an evening of history, music, food, and fun.

Celebrated storyteller and Pulitzer winner Rick Bragg joined us September 24 for an enthralling evening of tales as only he can tell them.

Our first speaker for the 2015 season was well-known Young Adult writer Sharon Draper, author of Tears of a Tiger, and the just-released Stella by Starlight. She spoke to large crowds at the Pinnacle at CCC and at the Library.

We hosted University of Mississippi Writer-in-Residence, Mary Miller, in September. She is the author of numerous short stories, and her first novel, The Last Days of California, came out in January, 2014 to excellent reviews.

We kicked off the 2014 season with Guinn, author of The Resurrectionist. His second work, The Scribe,  will be out in 2015.

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Michael Farris Smith detailed his inspiration for this blistering tale of violence and deliverance set against the mythic backdrop of the Mississippi Delta.

The poems by Ann Fisher Wirth and photos by Maude Schuler Clay captured the beauty and sereneness of Mississippi.

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Malcolm White, head of the Mississippi Arts Commission, shared his book of Mississippi photos.

We are pleased to have had veteran journalist Curtis Wilkie join us again, this time at the library.

We had a great time at our first annual fundraising gala. Guests enjoyed an evening of history, music, food, and fun.

We were very pleased to present a talk with Eyes on the Prize author and Fox News journalist, Juan Williams, at the library on August 28. Williams has won numerous awards, including an Emmy, and has written for many national publications.

​​Mississippi native and National Poet Laureate, Natasha Trethewey, joined us in September for an exceptional talk and reading from her recent works. Local high school students also enjoyed an afternoon reading with Ms. Trethewey

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The writer talked about sports issues and shared life and career experiences. Held at Events at the Bank.

Known for his my signature Slow Gardening, and his thoughtful and humorous gardening advice. Held at Events at the Bank.

Famed poet, Nikki Giovanni, visited with high school students and gave an extraordinary talk that moved the audience to laughter, tears, and better understanding of diverse perspectives.