Tiverton Public Library. Credit: Tiverton Public Library

The Tiverton Library Foundation has announced its 2026 speaker series, a six-month program featuring authors, designers and a former U.S. ambassador.

The series kicks off Feb. 11 with author and photographer Christine Chitnis. The following month, global brand designer Mikel Folcarelli and landscape architect John Gwynne will present on March 11.

Ambassador Chris Hill will speak April 9, followed by global investment strategist Jeremy Grantham on May 20. Author Ben Shattuck takes the stage June 17, and fashion and costume designer Debra McGuire will close out the series July 15.

All programs begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Tiverton Public Library, 34 Roosevelt Ave. Admission is free, but space is limited and advance registration is required.

For registration and speaker biographies, visit tivertonlibrary.org/speakerseries.

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