Meet the Author

Meet and greet bestselling authors at the library. Our Meet the Author series gives readers and aspiring writers the opportunity to hear from seasoned, successful writers. Past events have featured prolific authors such as Carl Hiassen, Kate DiCamillo, Rick Yancey, and Mary Jane Clark.

Upcoming Events

Author Talk with Stephanie Land

Class: A Memoir of Motherhood, Hunger, and Higher Education

Registration Required
Tuesday December 12 2:00pm

Online

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

You’re invited to an afternoon chat with New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Land as she talks to us about her new memoir, Class: A Memoir of Motherhood, Hunger, and Higher Education.

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Author Talk with Rebecca Serle

One Italian Summer

Registration Required
Wednesday January 10 8:00pm

Online

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Join us for a conversation with Rebecca Serle, the author of the New York Times bestselling novels One Italian Summer, In Five Years, The Dinner List, and many more.

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Author Talk with Rajiv Nagaich

Your Retirement: Dream or Disaster?

Registration Required
Tuesday January 23 2:00pm

Online

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Join us for a talk with Elder Law Attorney and bestselling author Rajiv Nagaich, as he discusses his book, "Your Retirement: Dream or Disaster?" and how to avoid retirement plan failure.

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Author Talk with Dr. Robert Lustig

The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food

Registration Required
Tuesday January 30 2:00pm

Online

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Robert Lustig, a pediatric neuroendocrinologist who will talk about his book, Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine.

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Author Talk with Tessa Bailey

Spice, Spirit, and Swoon-A Guaranteed Happily Ever After

Registration Required
Thursday February 8 8:00pm

Online

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Tessa Bailey talks about the launch of her new super hot sports romance duology with a rom-com about a bad boy professional athlete who falls for his biggest fan in her new book Fangirl Down.

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No Registration Required
Saturday February 10 2:00pm

Winter Garden Branch (Winter Garden - Program Area)

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing; General Events

Meet & greet local authors at our Local Authors Festival. Authors from a variety of genres will share their experiences and books. Each author will have books available for purchase and signing.

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Author Talk with Jason Mott

Exploring Identity, Love, and Being Black in America

Registration Required
Tuesday February 20 4:00pm

Online

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Join us as we talk to Jason Mott about his novel Hell of a Book. A book that goes to the heart of racism, police violence, and the hidden costs exacted upon Black Americans and America as a whole.

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Author Talk with Kim Scott

Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity

Registration Required
Wednesday February 28 2:00pm

Online

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Kim Scott, New York Times bestselling author of Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity, will explain the Radical Candor feedback framework and how you can practice it today.

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No Registration Required
Sunday March 24 2:00pm

Orlando Public Library (Library Central)

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing; General Events

Meet & greet local authors at our Local Authors Festival. Authors from a variety of genres will share their experiences and books. Each author will have books available for purchase and signing.

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Southwest Author Series

Featuring Lauren Groff

Registration Required
Friday April 12 7:00pm

Southwest Branch

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Join us for the 17th Annual Southwest Author Series featuring bestselling author, Lauren Groff. Presented in partnership with the Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips. Book sale and signing to follow.

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