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: Lucky Diaz
Where the Paletero Man Goes
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Grab a pocketful of change and get ready to dance down the street! As we celebrate the joy of community and summer fun with Lucky Diaz, author of the sensational bilingual picture book, Paletero Man.
Author Talk: Lucky Diaz
Paletero Man: Un Viaje por el barrio la musica y el arte
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Agarra un puñado de monedas y prepárate para bailar por la calle.Únete a nosotros para una enérgica conversación mientras celebramos la alegría de la comunidad con Lucky Diaz.
Author Talk: Veronica Roth
Courage, Choice, and What Comes Next
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Join us for an online conversation with bestselling author Veronica Roth as we celebrate the legacy of her Divergent series and get a sneak peek into her upcoming novel, The Sixth Faction!
Alafaya Branch (Alafaya - Meeting Room 1)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing; General Events
Meet & greet local authors at our Local Author Festival. Authors from a variety of genres will share their experiences and books. Each author will have books available for purchase and signing.
Author Talk: Carolyn Russo
Art in Flight: Reinventing Postmodernism
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
A captivating online conversation with Smithsonian curator Carolyn Russo as we dive into her book, The Ascent of Rauschenberg.
Welcome to Florida: Meet the Author Craig Pittman
America's 250th Anniversary
Southwest Branch (Southwest - Ask at Desk)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Author, journalist, and podcaster Craig Pittman will share some quirky, touching, and thought-provoking stories about what he calls "The Most Interesting State." A book sale and signing will follow.
Author Talk: David Epstein
The Power of Limits: How Constraints Drive Genius
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Join us for an inspiring virtual conversation with bestselling author David Epstein as we explore his latest book, Inside the Box, and redefine how to approach our greatest challenges!
Author Talk: Kelly and Zack Weinersmith
A City on Mars
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Join us for an out-of-this-world virtual conversation with New York Times bestselling authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith as they dive into their book, A City on Mars.
Author Talk: Paul Vigna
How Money Became God: Rethinking Wealth and Greed
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Join us for an eye-opening conversation with veteran journalist Paul Vigna as we examine his provocative book, The Almightier: How Money Became God.
Author Talk: Rebecca Roanhorse
Epic Worlds and Celestial Prophecies
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Step into a sprawling world of celestial magic, and ancient prophecies with New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Roanhorse as we dive deep into her acclaimed Between Earth and Sky trilogy.