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Upcoming author talks

We host regular author talks with well-known and popular authors. Bookings are essential and a small fee may be payable. 

Thu 30 Jan
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
Selfie of author Arnold Dix in front of the Sydney Opera House

The Promise with Arnold Dix

Join Australian hero Arnold Dix as he discusses his memoir, The Promise.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk, Health and Wellbeing
Fri 31 Jan
6.00 PM - 7.00 PM
Author Rachael Johns sitting on an armchair

The Bad Bridesmaid with Rachael Johns

Join bestselling author Rachael Johns in conversation with Anthea Hodgson as they discuss her newest romcom, The Bad Bridesmaid.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk
Wed 26 Mar
1.00 PM - 2.00 PM
Photo of author with their book

The Limestone Road with Nicole Alexander

Join bestselling author Nicole Alexander in discussion with Kyra Geddes as they discusses her historical fiction novel, The Limestone Road.
Glen Street Library Cnr Glen Street and Blackbutts Road Frenchs Forest
Council Events, Authors Talk, Seniors Festival, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery, Seniors

Local author program

Are you a local author or illustrator on the Northern Beaches? Have you recently self-published?

Our Local Author Program aims to support and promote our diverse local talent by providing an opportunity for independent or self-published authors, illustrators, and speakers to connect with their community and suggest their title for inclusion in our library collections.