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

Registration Required
Wednesday December 4 2:00pm

Online

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.

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Author Talk: Laura Dave

On Pulse-Pounding, Family Driven Mysteries

Registration Required
Wednesday December 11 2:00pm

Online

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.

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Author Talk: TJ Klune

The Magic of Found Family

Registration Required
Wednesday January 15 7:00pm

Online

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.

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Author Talk: Amanda Montell

Notes on Modern Irrationality

Registration Required
Thursday January 23 2:00pm

Online

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.

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Registration Required
Tuesday January 28 1:00pm

Online

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.

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Meet the Author Jerry Craft

ZORA! Festival Education Day 2025

No Registration Required
Friday January 31 10:30am

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.

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No Registration Required
Sunday March 2 2:00pm

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.

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Southwest Author Series

Featuring Victoria Christopher Murray

Registration Required
Friday April 11 7:00pm

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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