Author Talks
The Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library hosts events with authors throughout the year. Mark your calendars for engaging, bookish discussions.
Are you an author? If you think the Library might be a good fit for your author event, propose a program!
Featured Author Talks
SOLD OUT! Author Talk: Matt Dinniman with A Parade of Horribles
SOLD OUT: Email events@josephbeth.com to be added to the waitlist for this event.
Joseph-Beth Booksellers is partnering with the Library for a lecture with novelist Matt Dinniman on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the Downtown Main Library! This event will be held after library hours for ticket holders.
Tickets are $32 and include a pre-signed copy of A Parade Of Horribles. Please purchase through the link. Signed books will be available for pick up at the event. A portion of ticket sales will benefit The Library Foundation, opens a new window.Â
Past Author Talks
Past Author Talks
Journalist Nicholas Kristof to Speak at Stern Lecture
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author Nicholas Kristof will speak at the Aronoff Center this September on "Chasing Hope".
Chatting All-Things 'Slipstream' with Author Madge Maril
We caught up with local author Madge Maril ahead of her event at the Downtown Main Library on Sunday, June 1.
Author Fredrik Backman to Speak at the Main Library
Join us to hear the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove!
Get Your Questions Answered by David Grann
Submit your questions for a Q&A with bestselling author, Staff Writer at The New Yorker, and 2024 Mary S. Stern Lecturer, David Grann.
Journalist Nicholas Kristof to Speak at Stern Lecture
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author Nicholas Kristof will speak at the Aronoff Center this September on "Chasing Hope".
Chatting All-Things 'Slipstream' with Author Madge Maril
We caught up with local author Madge Maril ahead of her event at the Downtown Main Library on Sunday, June 1.
Author Fredrik Backman to Speak at the Main Library
Join us to hear the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove!
Get Your Questions Answered by David Grann
Submit your questions for a Q&A with bestselling author, Staff Writer at The New Yorker, and 2024 Mary S. Stern Lecturer, David Grann.