Written by Angela Hursh, Brand and Communications Director, Downtown Main Library
Bestselling author Nicholas Sparks is coming to Cincinnati for a special evening at the Downtown Main Library.
On Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 7 p.m., the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library will host Author Talks: An Evening with Nicholas Sparks, featuring a live conversation with the beloved novelist followed by a book signing. The event will take place at the Downtown Main Library and is made possible thanks to the Eva Jane Romaine Coombe Fund at The Library Foundation.
Each ticket includes a copy of Remain, Sparks’ latest novel, co-written with M. Night Shyamalan. Tickets are $32, with a limit of two per purchase, and seating is limited.
Tickets will be available for purchase through The Library Foundation, with additional books by the author available for purchase at the event thanks to our book sales partner, Snapdragon Books and Gifts.
Known for stories that explore love, loss, and second chances, Nicholas Sparks has captivated millions of readers over the past three decades. This special event offers fans a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of the most widely read authors of our time—right here at their public library.
Tickets will go on sale Monday, April 27 at 8 a.m. A limited number of tickets will be released each hour continuing until all seats are sold. Bookmark this page now and come back to it on Monday to purchase your tickets. If you miss one release, you can check again at the start of the next hour.
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