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: Dr. Marisa Franco
The Power of Connection: How to Create Lasting Friendships
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Join us in an online conversation with bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco, one of the world’s leading experts in human connection.
Author Talk: Paula J. Johnson
The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child.
Author Talk: Beronda Montgomery
Reclaiming America’s Black Botanical Legacy
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
In When Trees Testify, award-winning plant biologist Beronda L. Montgomery explores the ways seven trees—as well as the cotton shrub—are intertwined with Black history and culture.
Author Talk: Lucy Foley
High Altitudes and High Stakes: A Miss Marple Mystery
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Join us for a thrilling conversation with acclaimed author Lucy Foley as we delve into her brand-new Miss Marple mystery, Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel.
Author Talk: David Stewart
America’s 250th Anniversary- The Democracy We must Keep
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Join us as we chat with award-winning historian David O. Stewart about his newest work and the question he explores throughout the book: What did America's founders say about democracy?
Author Talk: Daniel Kraus
Writing the Nightmare
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Prepare to launch into the darkest depths of deep space! Join us as we sit down with master storyteller Daniel Kraus, to celebrate the release of his breathtaking new novel, The Sixth Nik.
Author Talk: Priya Parker
Building Better, Stronger Relationships
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Join us for an essential event as we sit down with world-renowned master facilitator Priya Parker to discuss her groundbreaking new book, The Art of Fighting: The Transformative Power of Conflict.
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.
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.