Authors at the Library

Authors at the Library
We’re bringing you face-to-face with authors you love and up-and-coming authors working in a wide variety of genres. You’ll get first looks at new books and just might discover your next favorite author!
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Misty Wilson
In Conversation with Julia DeVillers
Saturday, Sept. 6 | 1 p.m.
Gahanna Branch

Misty Wilson joins us to talk about her charming new YA rom-com, Falling Like Leaves.

In conversation with local author Julia DeVillers.

Book giveaway will be available to teens, courtesy of Battelle, while supplies last.
This program is made possible by Battelle, whose gift to the Columbus Metropolitan Library Foundation helps make it possible for us to host additional author talks for kids and teens.
Saeed Jones & Maggie Smith
Tuesday, Sept. 9 | 6 p.m.
Main Library | Auditorium

Saeed Jones and Maggie Smith join us to discuss their new book, The People’s Project, a liberatory anthology of 26 writers charting paths ahead for action and care in the face of political uncertainty.

This is a paid, ticketed event in partnership with Prologue Bookshop.

Ticket + Book is $26.29.

Renato Cisneros (en español)
Saturday, Sept. 13 | 3:30 p.m.
Main Library | Reading Room

Renato Cisneros presenta su último libro como parte de la serie Autores en la Biblioteca y la Feria Internacional del Libro, Columbus, Ohio, (FILCO) organizada por la Asociación de Escritores de Ohio.

Brad & Kristi Montague
Thursday, Sept. 25 | 1 p.m.
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.

This program is made possible by Battelle, whose gift to the Columbus Metropolitan Library Foundation helps make it possible for us to host additional author talks for kids and teens.
Jashar Awan
Saturday, Oct. 4 | 11 a.m.
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.

This program is made possible by Battelle, whose gift to the Columbus Metropolitan Library Foundation helps make it possible for us to host additional author talks for kids and teens.
Ashley Hope Pérez
Tuesday, Oct. 7 | 6 p.m.
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.

This program is made possible by Battelle, whose gift to the Columbus Metropolitan Library Foundation helps make it possible for us to host additional author talks for kids and teens.
Andrew Welsh-Huggins
Tuesday, Oct. 14 | 6:30 p.m.
Hilliard Branch

Local author Andrew Welsh-Huggins joins us to talk about his latest action-packed thriller, The Mailman.

R.L. Stine
Thursday, Oct. 23 | 6 p.m.
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.

Marissa Meyer & Alix E. Harrow
Monday, Nov. 3 | 6 p.m.
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.

Karen White
Monday, Nov. 11 | 2 p.m.
Dublin Branch

Karen White joins us on tour with her newest book in the Royal Street series, The Lady on Esplanade.

Derrick Barnes
Saturday, Nov. 15 | 10:30 a.m.
Hilliard Branch

Award-winning author Derrick Barnes presents his beloved picture books in this family-friendly author talk.

Book giveaway will be available to families, courtesy of Battelle, while supplies last.
This program is made possible by Battelle, whose gift to the Columbus Metropolitan Library Foundation helps make it possible for us to host additional author talks for kids and teens.
Karen McManus
Friday, Dec. 5 | 10 a.m.
Virtual Event

CML’s Teen Choice Author Karen McManus joins us virtually to discuss her latest twisty YA thriller Such Charming Liars.

Don’t miss the Columbus Book Festival July 12-13

Celebrating a Community of Book Lovers
Past Author Events
Ally Carter in Conversation with Terreece M. Clarke | Sunday, Aug. 10
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.

*Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Ohio Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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