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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 10 Apr
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Local Author: John Ball
Join local author John S Ball as he discusses his scientific non-fiction, How to Solve AI with Our Brain: The Final Frontier in Science.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Council Events, Authors Talk, Youth Week, Education and Learning
Mon 14 Apr
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
Local Authors: Kim and Amba
Join us as local authors Kim Lawler and Amba Brown discuss their children's book, Fat is Fat & That is That.
Manly Library, 1 Market Lane Manly
Children and Families, Council Events, Authors Talk
Mon 14 Apr
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Local Author: Michelle McGrath
Join local author Michelle McGrath as she discusses the collection of stories, Yellamundie: Voices & Faces of First Nations People in Sydney. All ages, recommended for ages 10+ and adults.
Warringah Mall Library Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Children and Families, Council Events, Authors Talk
Wed 16 Apr
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Author Story Time and Art with Nawras Jabbar
Join author and artist Nawras Jabbar as she leads a special author event, sharing her 11 year refugee journey with a book reading and art activity. Aimed at children aged 4 to 7 years.
Warringah Mall Library, level 2, 145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Art and Culture, Children and Families, Council Events, Authors Talk, Education and Learning, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Sat 24 May
4.30 PM - 5.30 PM
Sydney Writers' Festival: Sassafras with Rebecca Huntley
Join Dr Rebecca Huntley in conversation with Sarah Macdonald as they discuss her compelling non-fiction, Sassafras.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk, Health and Wellbeing
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.