Virtual Author Talk Series: Amor Towles

Wednesday, September 27 at 7 p.m. – Please tune in as we chat online with New York Times best-selling author Amor Towles about his incredible body of work. Rules of Civility (2011) was New York Times bestseller and was names by the Wall Street Journal as one of the year’s best books. His second novel, A Gentleman in Moscow (2016) was on the New York Times bestseller list for two years and was named one of the best books of 2016 by the Chicago Tribune and various other media outlets. Most recently, in 2021, The Lincoln Highway debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and a Today Show “Read with Jenna” book club pick, as well as having received many other accolades. His books have sold more than 6 million copies worldwide, been translated into numerous languages, optioned by entertainment companies for production as a movie and television miniseries, and heralded as irresistible, marvelous, and gorgeously crafted books of beauty.

Visit here to register for these virtual events, learn about other upcoming conversations with bestselling authors, and view previous author talk recordings.

Virtual Legal Clinics with Southeast Louisiana Legal Services


The East Baton Rouge Parish Library and Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS) are pleased to announce the launch of a new partnership for library patrons. Starting November 1, 2020, SLLS will offer a free virtual library legal clinic to eligible library patrons for civil cases. The legal clinic is focused on assisting low-income families and individuals with civil legal issues. Federal income guidelines are used to determine eligibility for legal representation.

Legal Issues Covered Include:

  • Evictions
  • Landlord-Tenant Disputes
  • Federal Tax Issues
  • Employment
  • Public Benefits (SNAP and Food Stamps, Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security)
  • Foreclosures
  • Bankruptcies
  • Consumer Issues
  • Divorces and More

The clinic does not handle personal injury, criminal cases, or malpractice cases.

If you are interested in the legal clinic, fill out the form or call the Library at (225) 231-3750 if you need help completing the form.