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: 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.
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.
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: 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.
West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center (West Oaks - Back of Branch)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing; History, Culture, Genealogy
Join distinguished archaeologist and historian Judith A. Bense for an engaging talk about her book Early Spanish Florida: Unearthing the History of America’s Oldest Colony.