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.

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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.

Summer Authors and Books

June programming in June is more casual, but you won’t want to miss these themes! Reservations not required

Smile For We: Seeing Black Men in a Different Light
Wed, Jun 18, 2025 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | Barnett

Ohio Travel – Family Fun, Outdoor Adventures, and Getaways
Sat, Jun 21, 2025 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | South High

Juneteenth Author Bash! – Black Authors Spotlight on Heritage
Sun, Jun 22, 2025 | 1:00pm – 5:00pm | Martin Luther King

Bobby Norfolk Presents Drums and Music of Africa
Sun, Jun 29, 2025 | 2:00pm – 3:15pm | Driving Park

Authors at the Library

Margaret Peterson Haddix & Natalie Richards – Authors at the Library
Tue, Aug 05, 2025 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm | Hilliard
Registration required

Ally Carter – Authors at the Library
Sun, Aug 10, 2025 | 2:00pm – 5:00pm | Main Library – Auditorium
Register required

See Columbus Metropolitan Library website for more details and registration.

Upcoming book sales, book festivals, and other literary events

Book sales and Book events for Literary Lovers