Meet the Author
Meet and greet bestselling authors at the library. Our Meet the Author series gives readers and aspiring writers the opportunity to hear from seasoned, successful writers. Past events have featured prolific authors such as Carl Hiassen, Kate DiCamillo, Rick Yancey, and Mary Jane Clark.
Upcoming Events
Author Talk with Jeff Post
Unearthed: Surprising Stories Behind the Jewels
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Join Smithsonian's National Gem Collection, Dr. Jeffrey E. Post as he talks about The Smithsonian National Gem Collection Unearthed: Surprising Stories Behind the Jewels.
Learn more>Author Talk: Laura Dave
On Pulse-Pounding, Family Driven Mysteries
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Join us for a captivating conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me, Laura Dave, as she chats with us online about her newest book The Night We Lost Him.
Learn more>Author Talk: TJ Klune
The Magic of Found Family
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Come have a magical moment with New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the series, Somewhere Beyond the Sea.
Learn more>Author Talk: Amanda Montell
Notes on Modern Irrationality
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Join us as we chat with the New York Times bestselling author, Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality.
Learn more>Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
You’re writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next? Join us for an inside look into working with an agent and the beginning stages of the publishing process.
Learn more>Meet the Author Jerry Craft
ZORA! Festival Education Day 2025
Eatonville Branch (Meeting Room)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Dive into the art of storytelling with Jerry Craft, award-winning and bestselling graphic novelist of the "New Kid" series. Recommended for families with children ages 8 and up.
Learn more>Orlando Public Library (Library Central - First Floor)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing; General Events
Meet & greet local authors at our Local Authors Festival. Authors from a variety of genres will share their experiences and books. Each author will have books available for purchase and signing.
Learn more>Southwest Author Series
Featuring Victoria Christopher Murray
Southwest Branch (Southwest - Ask at Desk)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Join us for the 18th Annual Southwest Author Series featuring Victoria Christopher Murray. Presented in partnership with the Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
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