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!
Don’t miss out! Visit this page for updates, sign up here for our Check It Out emails and follow us on social media. Plus, check out the yellow slider below for additional author events!
Visit our Locations page for library addresses and hours.
Misako Rocks!
Wednesday, April 15 | 6 p.m.
Reynoldsburg Branch
Reynoldsburg Branch
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with Japanese Manga artist Misako Rocks! at her drawing workshop and author talk for kids and families!
Andrew Welsh-Huggins
Thursday, April 16 | 6 p.m.
New Albany Branch
New Albany Branch
Local author Andrew Welsh-Huggins joins us to talk about his brand-new book in the Mercury Carter thriller series, The Delivery.
Beth Macy
Sunday, May 3 | 2 p.m.
Main Library Reading Room
Main Library Reading Room
Join us for award-winning author Beth Macy, in conversation with Brian Alexander, to hear about her books that examine rural communities left behind by corporate greed and political indifference.
Bonnie Quinn
Tuesday, May 12 | 6:30 p.m.
Hilliard Branch
Hilliard Branch
Bonnie Quinn visits us on her national book tour to talk about her new horror series, How to Survive Camping.
Past Author Events
Rachel Hawkins | Jan. 14
Thrity Umrigar | Feb. 1
Jason Reynolds | Feb. 5
Pam Muñoz Ryan | Feb. 12
Jason Reynolds | Feb. 5
Pam Muñoz Ryan | Feb. 12
Candacy Taylor | Feb. 28
Terah Shelton Harris | March 8
Jasmine Warga | March 10
Terah Shelton Harris | March 8
Jasmine Warga | March 10
* 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.
