Are you a local author or illustrator on the Northern Beaches?
Our Local Author Talk 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.
Local Author Talks
Local authors interested in delivering an Author talk at one of our library locations can submit an expression of interest via our online form below.
Talks are self-managed by the author, either as a solo presentation or in conversation with a facilitator (to be sourced by the author) and can include print, audio and visual media works.
Suggestion for purchase
Local authors are welcome to suggest their title for inclusion in our library collections.
Please check our Library Catalogue to see if your title is already held in our collection. If your title is not already available, you may submit a request via our online form below.
All works must be recently released and can be independent or self-published.
Register your interest
To register your interest in delivering a Local Author Talk event at the Library, or to include your book in our collections, please fill out our form via the button below.
FAQs
Who is eligible to host a Local Author Talk event?
Local authors and illustrators living on the Northern Beaches, or who have a connection to the area, are eligible to submit an expression of interest via our online form above.
Works must be recently published, and can be independent or self-published. If you are with a publishing house, your publicist may email us at libraryprograms@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
When can I host a Local Author Talk?
Local Author Talks are held during the Library's weekday opening hours, for a one hour event.
Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis for weekend talks during opening hours.
What spaces are available to host a Local Author Talk?
- Manly Library Community Room (40 seating capacity)
- Warringah Mall Function Room (50 seating capacity)
- Glen Street Project Space (30 seating capacity)
- Mona Vale Pelican Room (24 seating capacity)
Forestville and Dee Why Library locations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Room facilities may vary by location. For further information, please visit our Meeting Rooms page.
Who will manage the Local Author Talk?
The Library Programs Team reviews all expressions of interest submissions and will contact applicants to discuss further details.
Is it free to deliver a Local Author Talk?
Northern Beaches Library Service will provide the library space free of charge, as well as manage ticketing and promotional support.
The event will be ticketed as a free event.
I would like to suggest my book for inclusion in the Library collection
Local authors are welcome to submit a suggestion to include their published book in our collections.
Please check our Library Catalogue to see if your title is already there, and if not, submit a request via the online form above.
I would like to donate a book to the Local Studies Collection
We welcome donations that relate directly to the history of the Northern Beaches.
Our collections are enriched by the addition of records of individuals, families, businesses and community groups who have lived or worked in the local area.
I would like to attend Author Talk events at the Library
Please visit our Author Talk page for further information about upcoming events.
I would like to read books by local authors
Please visit our Local Author collection to view titles by local authors.