All Upcoming Events
We're happy to bring you Refresh the Page, our new series of online programming. We'll keep our events calendar up to date—keep checking back for new programs and dates!
We look forward to seeing everyone in person when that becomes possible.
Kepler's Literary Foundation programs include live events that bring people face to face with leading intellectuals. Event formats include lectures, panel discussions, on-stage interviews, educational workshops, literary seminars, and community discussion groups covering the arts, culture, science, and current affairs. Our programs involve noted writers, artists, and original thinkers who engage with the community to discuss their ideas, insights, perspectives, and stories.
You asked, we answered! This year Deep Cuts Book Club is revisiting Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen in a special summer session.
Free! Hear from and meet Kyle Edwards, Kate Folk, Kirsten Menger-Anderson and J. E. Weiner.
Join the "Etymology Nerd", Adam Aleksic, as he takes us on a journey from emoji etymologies and trendbait to Taylor Swift fanilects.
Sibling creator duo, Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm join us with the sixth installment of the beloved Sunny series.
Join us for games trivia and artsy fun to celebrate the publication of some amazing new graphic novels!
What are the hottest new titles for this coming fall? Get the inside scoop with our friends at Penguin Random House, Jenn Ramage and Michele Sulka.
From glittering space operas to gritty cyberpunk five phenomenal authors join us to discuss their latest titles and how they are redefining and expanding the definition of speculative fiction.
This month the Kepler’s Non-Fiction Book Club will discuss I Seek a Kind Person by Julian Borger.
Join us to celebrate all things Jane Austen with discussion, trivia, treats and more!
Get ready to dig in and explore the bustling world of construction in this interactive storytime!
Join us for the inside story of Jerry Garcia and Grateful Dead from one of the few non-band members allowed in the band's inner circle: filmmaker, Len Dell'Amico. From 1980 to 1995, he witnessed brilliance, love, happy chaos, and pot.
Join us for an evening with local author Pamela Gullard whose new title, Lake Crescent and Other Spirits, takes us into the hearts of characters who want desperately to find love and talk intimately about their fears, their desires.
This month the Kepler’s Non-Fiction Book Club will discuss What An Owl Knows by Jennifer Ackerman.
Join us to discover how you can achieve the impossible from someone who's done it before.
Deep Cuts Book Club is back with another round of female writing that changed literature.
#1 New York Times bestselling author, Katherine Applegate, returns to Kepler's with her stunning tale of kindness and second chances, Pocket Bear.
With humor and tenderness, Amanda Uhle has crafted a heartfelt and utterly unique memoir, capturing the raucousness, pain, joy, and ultimately, the boundless love that exists between all parents and children. Join us to hear her in conversation with Dave Eggers.
Kepler’s is overjoyed to host Riordan and Oshiro for "The Court of the Dead", the hugely anticipated "The Sun and the Star" sequel. Join us for this incredible night!
New York Times best-selling author of "Stiff" and "Fuzz", Mary Roach, joins us for a rollicking exploration of human anatomy with her new book “Replaceable You.”
The inventor of the World Wide Web, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, joins us to explore his vision’s promise—and how it can be redeemed for the future.
Join us to dive into the revelatory worlds of California’s most exciting writers, and discover how their books uncover our history and can help us imagine our shared future with one of the sharpest editors working today, John Freeman.
Join us to hear from Jane Chen whose revelatory memoir is brimming with candor, humor and hard-won wisdom.
Deep Cuts Book Club is back with another round of female writing that changed literature.
Speakers Series: Premier Events
Our Premier Events bring the biggest names in literature, science, entertainment and the arts into our community for intriguing one-of-a-kind discussions.
Free! Hear from and meet Kyle Edwards, Kate Folk, Kirsten Menger-Anderson and J. E. Weiner.
Join the "Etymology Nerd", Adam Aleksic, as he takes us on a journey from emoji etymologies and trendbait to Taylor Swift fanilects.
From glittering space operas to gritty cyberpunk five phenomenal authors join us to discuss their latest titles and how they are redefining and expanding the definition of speculative fiction.
Join us for the inside story of Jerry Garcia and Grateful Dead from one of the few non-band members allowed in the band's inner circle: filmmaker, Len Dell'Amico. From 1980 to 1995, he witnessed brilliance, love, happy chaos, and pot.
Join us for an evening with local author Pamela Gullard whose new title, Lake Crescent and Other Spirits, takes us into the hearts of characters who want desperately to find love and talk intimately about their fears, their desires.
Join us to discover how you can achieve the impossible from someone who's done it before.
#1 New York Times bestselling author, Katherine Applegate, returns to Kepler's with her stunning tale of kindness and second chances, Pocket Bear.
With humor and tenderness, Amanda Uhle has crafted a heartfelt and utterly unique memoir, capturing the raucousness, pain, joy, and ultimately, the boundless love that exists between all parents and children. Join us to hear her in conversation with Dave Eggers.
Kepler’s is overjoyed to host Riordan and Oshiro for "The Court of the Dead", the hugely anticipated "The Sun and the Star" sequel. Join us for this incredible night!
New York Times best-selling author of "Stiff" and "Fuzz", Mary Roach, joins us for a rollicking exploration of human anatomy with her new book “Replaceable You.”
The inventor of the World Wide Web, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, joins us to explore his vision’s promise—and how it can be redeemed for the future.
Join us to dive into the revelatory worlds of California’s most exciting writers, and discover how their books uncover our history and can help us imagine our shared future with one of the sharpest editors working today, John Freeman.
This Is Now with Angie Coiro
Our This Is Now series features headliner interviews by noted Bay Area interviewer Angie Coiro. The Foundation's in-house journalist since 2016, Angie brings wit, focus, and extensive research to every conversation.
Youth Events
Kepler's Literary Foundation currently produces nearly 100 cultural and literary events for local youth every year at Kepler's Books and in local schools. Every year, nearly 10,000 students benefit from our youth programs.
Sibling creator duo, Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm join us with the sixth installment of the beloved Sunny series.
Join us for games trivia and artsy fun to celebrate the publication of some amazing new graphic novels!
Get ready to dig in and explore the bustling world of construction in this interactive storytime!
#1 New York Times bestselling author, Katherine Applegate, returns to Kepler's with her stunning tale of kindness and second chances, Pocket Bear.
Kepler’s is overjoyed to host Riordan and Oshiro for "The Court of the Dead", the hugely anticipated "The Sun and the Star" sequel. Join us for this incredible night!
Story Is The Thing
This quarterly reading series is designed to bring emerging and established writers together to celebrate the art of storytelling.
Literary Discussions
Kepler's Literary Foundation organizes 8–10 literary discussion groups each month. Literary Discussion Groups are hosted by Kepler's staff and community volunteers are free and open to the public on a drop-in basis.
Literary Seminars
Literary Seminars are hosted by Kimberly Ford, PhD, and include an in-depth lecture with group discussion. Seminars are ticketed and the book is included in the ticket price.