Special Events

Sesquicentennial Author Series:
Author Talks at Main Library
Our Carnegie Author Series has a new name for 2023, celebrating Columbus Metropolitan Library’s 150 years of bringing joy to readers.
 
Join us for talks with engaging national authors, free and open to all.

Saeed Jones

Sunday, Oct. 8 | 2 p.m.

Saeed Jones is an award-winning poet and author of the memoir How We Fight For Our Lives.

Read more about the author here.

Malcolm Jenkins

Monday, Oct. 9 | 6:30 p.m.
Malcolm Jenkins played for The Ohio State University, the New Orleans Saints and the Philadelphia Eagles.
 
In partnership with The Ohio State University Sports and Society Initiative .
 
Read more about the author here.

Jason Mott

Sunday, Dec. 10 | 2 p.m.

Jason Mott is a poet and a National Book Award-winning novelist.

Read more about the author here.

Jason Mott

Sunday, Dec. 10 | 2 p.m.

Jason Mott is a poet and a National Book Award-winning novelist.

Read more about the author here.

Leonard S. Marcus

On Sunday, Feb. 19 Leonard S. Marcus shared his vast knowledge and love of children’s books with customers of all ages. We thank him and all who attended our first author talk of 2023.

Read more about the author here.

In partnership with Columbus Museum of Art.

Julia Quinn

On Sunday, March 5 Julia Quinn dazzled a packed crowd of 1,500 romance fans. She shared her thoughts on writing and how Bridgerton has shaped her career. We thank Julia and all who attended.

Read more about the author here.

Friends & Fiction

On Wednesday, April 26, bestselling authors Mary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey and Patti Callahan Henry shared about books and the art of storytelling.

Read more about the authors here.

Donte Woods-Spikes

On Sunday, Aug. 13, author, educator, storyteller and filmmaker Donte Woods-Spikes shared insights from his career and chatted about what went into his debut book.

Read more about the author here.

Silvia Moreno-Garcia

On Sunday, Sept. 24, author Silvia Moreno-Garcia shared how her experience growing up in Mexico and her vast knowledge of classic horror movies inspired her writing.

Read more about the author here.