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: Tom Crouch
Incredible History Behind the World's Largest Museum
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.
Learn more>Author Talk: Michael Perry
Humor, Heart, and Reflective Rural Stories
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing; General Events
Join us in conversation with bestselling author and humorist Michael Perry, whose collection of genre-spanning works encapsulates the experiences–and the magic–of rural town communities.
Learn more>Author Talk: Kate Quinn
Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
You’re invited to join us for a conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book?
Learn more>Author Talk: Shoshana Walter
In Conversation with Barbara Kingsolver
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Join us for a special conversation between journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal.
Learn more>Author Talk: Valerie Neal
On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Authors, Books, Writing
Join us for an exhilarating journey through the history of US women astronauts with Valerie Neal, emerita curator from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and expert on human spaceflight.
Learn more>Author Talk: Brad Taylor
On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series.
Learn more>Author Talk: Miranda Cowley Heller
Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows.
Learn more>Southwest Author Series
Featuring Tess Gerritsen
Southwest Branch (Southwest - Ask at Desk)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Join us for the 19th Annual Southwest Author Series featuring Tess Gerritsen. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Book sale and signing to follow. Presented in partnership with the Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips.
Learn more>Author Talk: Jason Reynolds
On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Join us with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.
Learn more>Orlando Public Library (Library Central - First Floor)
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.
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