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Join us for a series of special events commemorating the life, work, and enduring influence of this renowned British author.
The Georgetown branch of the DC Public Library celebrates the legacy of Jane Austen honoring 250 years of a literary icon. Please join us for a series of special events commemorating the life, work, and enduring influence of this renowned British author.
Thursday, December 11, 2025. 6:00 PM
Fiona Brideoake, Professor, American University
Austen in the 2020s: Autumn de Wilde’s Emma
Explore the cinematic adaptation of Emma by Autumn de Wilde - where period drama meets modern visual storytelling.
Saturday, December 13, 2025. 2:00 PM
Margaret Soltan, Emerita, George Washington University
Jane Austen: The Enigma of her Endurance
The flow of films and other forms of adaptations never ends. What precisely it is about Austen that makes her perennially popular?
Monday, December 15, 2025. 5:00 PM.
Film Screening - Sense and Sensibility.
Enjoy the beloved film adaptation of Austen's classic novel
Sunday, December 21, 2025. 3:00 PM
Georgetown Library Sunday Book Club
Pride and Prejudice.
Join us for an engaging discussion of Austen's most popular work. Share your thoughts, favorite moments, and insights into this timeless tale of love, wit, and social satire.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Author Talk |
The event will be held on the first floor reading room.
