KU is hosting multiple free watch parties for John Green's upcoming talk and book signing on September 2 at the Lied Center in Lawrence, which quickly sold out within three days.

KU students, staff, faculty, and campus partners can also request free copies of Green's book 'The Anthropocene Reviewed' from the university libraries.

Due to high demand, organizers set up three offsite watch parties at Watson Library, Lawrence Public Library, and KU Edwards Campus to accommodate more attendees.

Tickets for the event were limited to fewer than 2,000 for KU affiliates, and remaining tickets are being distributed to standby attendees, with open seats available shortly before the event.

The event is part of KU Reads' series focused on Green’s book 'The Anthropocene Reviewed,' which is this year's common book for KU, with additional related events scheduled throughout the academic year.

Most of these related events are open to the public and aim to engage the community around the themes of Green's essay collection.

Participants can join the watch parties at designated locations or via the Hall Center’s Crowdcast channel, which requires only a free account and no prior registration.

Watch party locations include Watson Library on KU’s campus, Lawrence Public Library auditorium, and Hawks Nest at KU Edwards Campus in Overland Park, all with free parking.

Organizers will distribute remaining tickets to standby attendees, and open seats can be claimed shortly before the event begins.

Participants can also join online through the Crowdcast channel, with details provided for each location and online participation.