Stack of 7 books including Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez and Twice by Mitch Albom

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.

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 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

Authors! with Meg Waite Clayton

Sponsored by The Library Legacy Foundation

(W) July 29 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Main Library

New York Times bestseller Meg Waite Clayton joins Authors! to discuss her latest novel, Typewriter Beach.

Authors! with Karin Slaughter

Sponsored by The Library Legacy Foundation

(Th) August 13 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Library in the Community

Karin Slaughter joins Authors! to discuss her latest book, The Secrets We Hide.

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.

Authors! with Ann Aguirre

Sponsored by The Library Legacy Foundation

(Th) September 3 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Main Library

New York Times and USA Today bestseller Ann Aguirre joins Authors! to discuss her latest book, The Hocus Pocus Handbook.

Authors! with Jacqueline Friedland

Sponsored by The Library Legacy Foundation

(Th) September 10 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Main Library

USA Today bestselling author of Trouble the Water and Counting Backwards, Jacqueline Friedland joins Authors! to discuss her latest book, Breathing Under Water.

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.

Authors! with Susan Zurenda

Sponsored by The Library Legacy Foundation

(Th) October 1 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Main Library

Susan Zurenda joins Authors! to discuss her latest book, No Way Out but Through.

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.

Haunted Toledo

Visit with Author Chris Bores

(Tu) October 20 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | West Toledo

Meet local author Chris Bores as he discusses the ghostly lore of the Glass City!

Ghost Talk with Toledo Ohio Ghost Hunters

(Tu) October 27 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Maumee

Toledo Ohio Ghost Hunters will take you inside some of our most haunted locations in this spooky presentation. Join us, if you dare!

Ghost Talk with Toledo Ohio Ghost Hunters

(W) October 28 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Heatherdowns

Toledo Ohio Ghost Hunters will take you inside some of our most haunted locations in this spooky presentation. Join us, if you dare!