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!

Are you a publisher? If you think the Library might be a good fit for one of your author tours, let us know!

Featured Author Talks

Goosebumps Author R.L. Stine

Join us on Thursday, Oct. 15, for an author talk with R.L. Stine, creator of the bestselling Goosebumps series and dozens of other favorite books for young readers. The evening will include a live talk, audience interaction and opportunities for Book Signing ticket holders to meet Stine during a post-event signing and photo opportunity. This event is made possible by the Eva Jane Romaine Coombe Fund at The Library Foundation. 

Tickets go on sale on Wednesday, September 16. Half of the total tickets will be released at noon and the second half will go on sale at 6 p.m. 

 Mary S. Stern Lecture Series: Atul Gawande, M.D.

The Stern Lecture is now SOLD OUT! We can't wait to see you in October.

Bestselling author, acclaimed surgeon, and public health leader Atul Gawande, M.D., comes to Cincinnati's Aronoff Center for the Arts on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. for a powerful evening exploring how medicine, families, and communities can better support quality of life in our most vulnerable moments.

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.