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Upcoming author talks
We host regular author talks where you can discover new books and hear well-known and popular authors share the stories behind their work. Bookings are essential and a small fee may be payable.
Tue 30 Jun
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
Every Time She Wakes Launch with Petronella McGovern
Join bestselling author Petronella McGovern in conversation with Anna Downes to celebrate the launch of her fifth book, Every Time She Wakes.
Manly Library 1 Market Lane Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk
Tue 7 Jul
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
Local Children's Author: Ben Maidment
Join local children's author Ben Maidment as he discusses his latest children's book, Rock/O.
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and Blackbutts Road Frenchs Forest
Council Events, Authors Talk, Children and Families, Library School Holiday Programs
Tue 14 Jul
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
Local Children's Author: Rebecca Fung
Join local children's author Rebecca Fung as she discusses new children's book, Septopus.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Council Events, Authors Talk, Children and Families, Library School Holiday Programs
Fri 17 Jul
11.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Junior Fiction Author Talk: Funny Fairytales with Tim Harris
Join bestselling children's author Tim Harris for a fun-filled author talk celebrating Funny Fairytales.
Warringah Mall Library Shop 650 Level 2, 145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Council Events, Authors Talk, Children and Families, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Fri 17 Jul
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Local Children's Author: Tilly Cooper
Join local children's author Tilly Cooper as she discusses new children's book, A Day of New Adventures.
Manly Library, 1 Market Lane Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk, Children and Families, Library School Holiday Programs
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.