Eight books are spread out on a table. They show Toledo Lucas County Public Library's current and past visiting authors and their books.

Meet your favorite authors

From best-selling novelists to emerging literary talents, authors across every genre visit the Toledo Lucas County Public Library to talk about their creative process and the inspiration behind each work. From the Library’s signature Authors! program*, to online book club author visits, and the new Romance-Con Presents selections, join us to meet any (or all!) of the great authors below.
*The Authors! program is presented by the Library Legacy Foundation. Supporting Sponsor: Huntington Bank and UToledo Health. Community Sponsor: Friends of the Library. All ticket purchases are only through the online links below (no branch ticket sales currently.) For assistance call 419-259-5200.

Tara Pringle Jefferson | Bloom How You Must

Black Women and Mental Health

(Th) May 7 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Kent

A conversation between author Tara Pringle Jefferson and Toledo-Lucas County Minority Health Department coordinator Keianna Wimberly on Black women's mental health. Presented by the Art Tatum Center.

Authors! with Natasha Lester

Sponsored by The Library Legacy Foundation

(Th) June 4 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Main Library

Natasha Lester joins Authors! to discuss her latest book, The Chateau on Sunset.

Authors! with Jess Walter

Sponsored by The Library Legacy Foundation

(W) June 10 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Main Library

Jess Walter joins Authors! to discuss his latest book, So Far Gone.

Romance-Con Presents | Lindsey Kelk and Julie Soto

Sponsored in part by Destination Toledo

(Sa) June 13 | 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Main Library

Get ready, Toledo, we have TWO triple-threats in one room! Join bestselling romantasy/YA/rom-com authors Julie Soto and Lindsey Kelk to discuss romance writing, friendship, and (probably) vampires.

Online Romance Book Club with Author Lisa Rayne

Never Cross a Highlander by Lisa Rayne

(W) June 24 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Online Programs

Are you sick of being shamed for loving romance? Join our Online Romance Book Club! From enemies-to-lovers to regency era, fantasy to fake-relationship, we'll read and chat across the romance genre!

Authors! with Lindy Ryan

Sponsored by The Library Legacy Foundation

(Th) June 25 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Main Library

Lindy Ryan joins Authors! to discuss her latest slasher, Dollface.

Authors! with Daniel Kraus

Sponsored by The Library Legacy Foundation

(Th) July 16 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Main Library

Daniel Kraus joins Authors! to discuss his latest novel, The Sixth Nik.

Romance-Con Presents | Mazey Eddings

Sponsored by TLCPL's Disability Pride Group

(Sa) July 18 | 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Main Library

Mazey Eddings has made it her personal mission to destigmatize mental health issues and write love stories for every brain, and we are here for it.

Authors! with Kelly Rimmer

Sponsored by The Library Legacy Foundation

(W) July 22 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Main Library

Kelly Rimmer joins Authors! to discuss her latest book, The Story Keeper

Online Romance Book Club with Author Edward Schmit

The Open Era by Edward Schmit

(W) August 19 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Online Programs

Are you sick of being shamed for loving romance? Join our Online Romance Book Club! From enemies-to-lovers to regency era, fantasy to fake-relationship, we'll read and chat across the romance genre!

Authors! with Clay McLeod Chapman

Sponsored by The Library Legacy Foundation

(Th) August 27 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Main Library

Clay McLeod Chapman joins Authors! to discuss his latest book, Devil Inside.

Romance-Con Presents | Beverly Jenkins and Nikki Payne

Celebrating America 250

(W) September 30 | 6 — 8 p.m. | Main Library

Join living legend and 2017 RWA Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Beverly Jenkins, in conversation with Nikki Payne, for a discussion of her writing, impact and legacy.

Horror Book Club featuring author Gretchen McNeil

They Fear Not Men in the Woods

(W) October 14 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Online Programs

From eerie classics to pulse-pounding new releases, embrace the thrill of chilling tales with fellow readers of all things macabre.