Authors at the Library
Franklinton Branch
New York Times bestselling duo Brad and Kristi Montague celebrate failures in this fun and affirming book that finds joy in trying and learning, even if you don’t succeed!
Book giveaway will be available to kids, courtesy of Battelle, while supplies last.
Karl Road Branch
Author and illustrator Jashar Awan joins us with his new picture book, Every Monday Mabel, for a family-friendly author talk.
Book giveaway will be available to families, courtesy of Battelle, while supplies last.
Whetstone Branch
Author, professor and advocate Ashley Hope Pérez presents Banned Together: Our Fight for Readers’ Rights, her YA anthology.
Book giveaway will be available to teens, courtesy of Battelle, while supplies last.
Hilliard Branch
Local author Andrew Welsh-Huggins joins us to talk about his latest action-packed thriller, The Mailman.
Main Library | Reading Room
Columbus Metropolitan Library and Experience Columbus invite you to join us for a spine-chilling conversation with legendary horror author R.L Stine as he discusses his newest book. Get Goosebumps at the library and throughout Columbus all month long with special celebrations across the city! Learn more at ExperienceColumbus.com/Halloween.
Main Library | Reading Room
Join New York Times bestselling authors Marissa Meyer and Alix E. Harrow in conversation about reluctant heroes, tragic fates and rewriting legends.
Dublin Branch
Karen White joins us on tour with her newest book in the Royal Street series, The Lady on Esplanade.
Hilliard Branch
Award-winning author Derrick Barnes presents his beloved picture books in this family-friendly author talk.
Virtual Event
CML’s Teen Choice Author Karen McManus joins us virtually to discuss her latest twisty YA thriller Such Charming Liars.
Margaret Peterson Haddix & Natalie Richards | Tuesday, Aug. 5
Kirk Hammett | Saturday, May 10
Katherine Applegate | Saturday, May 10
Ruth Awad, Sara Abou Rashed and Mandy Shunnarah | Tuesday, April 22
Loung Ung | Tuesday, April 15
Nora Neus | Friday, April 11
Vashti Harrison | Saturday, April 5
Mary Robinette Kowal and John Scalzi | Sunday, March 23
An Evening with Rick Steves | Thursday, Feb. 20 (Wexner Mershon Auditorium)
Amber McBride | Friday, Jan. 31
Lisa Genova | Sunday, Jan. 26
Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries | Saturday, Jan. 25
* Battelle’s generous gift to the Columbus Metropolitan Library Foundation helps make it possible for the library to host additional author talks for kids and teens.
