Authors at the Library series with Columbus Metropolitan Library

The Columbus Metropolitan Library is always striving to connect readers with books and authors, and they’ve really met the mark with this Authors at the Library series.

Listen to and talk with your favorite authors through the year, including local, nationally-known, and award-winning authors.

2025 Authors at the Library

The series is free and open to all. Registration is required to ensure enough space at most of the events.

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.
RSVP here.

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. RSVP

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 kids and teens, courtesy of Battelle, while supplies last. RSVP

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. RSVP

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. RSVP

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! REGISTRATION OPENS AUG. 28

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. RSVP

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. RSVP

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 kids and teens, courtesy of Battelle, while supplies last. RSVP

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. RSVP

See Columbus Metropolitan Library website for more details and registration.

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