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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. 

Fri 10 Jan
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Author Pip Harry and her picture book Over or Under?

Author Reading and Beach Craft with Pip Harry

Join author Pip Harry as she leads a special author event to celebrate her latest book and first picture book Over or Under?
Manly Library, 1 Market Ln Manly
Children and Families, Council Events, Authors Talk, Library School Holiday Programs, School Holidays
Wed 15 Jan
11.30 AM - 12.30 PM
Handprints made from different coloured paints

Author Story Time and Art with Nawras Jabbar

Join author and artist Jawras Jabbar as she leads a special author event, sharing her 11 year refugee journey with a book reading and art activity.
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
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

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.