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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.
Tue 24 Sep
12.30 PM - 1.30 PM
The Golden Gang with Ian W. Shaw
Join author Ian W. Shaw in conversation with our Local Historian for the release of his latest historical non-fiction, The Golden Gang.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk
Fri 27 Sep
Sun 29 Sep
Northern Beaches Readers Festival 2024
Connecting northern beaches readers with their favourite Australian authors
59 Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon
Art and Culture, Authors Talk
Tue 15 Oct
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
All the Missing Children with Zahid Gamieldien
Join author, editor and screenwriter Zahid Gamieldien in conversation with James McKenzie Watson as they discuss Zahid's debut novel, All the Missing Children.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk
Wed 23 Oct
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Local Author: Susan Steggall
Join local author Susan Steggall share her inspirations for her latest novel To Carve Identity.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk, Seniors
Wed 30 Oct
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
This Kingdom of Dust with David Dyer
Join author David Dyer as he discusses his new fictional reimagining of an epic moment in history, This Kingdom of Dust.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk
Thu 21 Nov
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
An Olympic Journey with Robert Menzies
Join Olympian and local author Robert Menzies as he discusses his memoir, An Olympic Journey & Beyond.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk
Wed 27 Nov
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
Everyone this Christmas has a Secret with Benjamin Stevenson
Join comedian and author Benjamin Stevenson as he discusses his festive novella, Everyone this Christmas has a Secret.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk
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.