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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.
Mon 18 Aug
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
Local Children's Author Diane Schaffer & Illustrator Georgina Hart
Join local author Diane Schaffer and illustrator Georgina Hart as they share their children's book Turtle Bubbles.
Manly Library, 1 Market Lane Manly
Children and Families, Council Events, Authors Talk, Education and Learning
Tue 26 Aug
1.00 PM - 2.00 PM
Blending Fact and Fiction with Kyra Geddes and Helen Signy
Join local authors Kyra Geddes and Helen Signy as they discuss blending fact and fiction in their respective release, The Story Thief and Maya's Dance.
Glen Street Library Cnr Glen Street and Blackbutts Road Frenchs Forest
Council Events, Authors Talk, Seniors
Thu 4 Sep
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
All The Perfect Days with Michael Thompson
Join journalist and author Michael Thompson in conversation with Claudine Tinellis as they discuss his newest release, All the Perfect Days.
Warringah Mall Library Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Council Events, Authors Talk, Seniors
Fri 5 Sep
6.00 PM - 7.00 PM
Lyrebird with Jane Caro
Join feminist icon, social commentator and Walkley Award winning journalist Jane Caro in conversation with Sandie Docker to discuss her thrilling new novel, Lyrebird.
Manly Library, 1 Market Lane Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk
Mon 15 Sep
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Local Author: S. Caroline Hey
Join local author S. Caroline Hey as she discusses her new fiction novel, Off I Go...
Manly Library, 1 Market Lane Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk, Education and Learning
Tue 23 Sep
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
Painting Portraits of Everyone I've Ever Dated with Joseph Earp
Join writer, painter and poet, Joseph Earp, as he discusses his debut fiction, Painting Portraits of Everyone I've Ever Dated.
Warringah Mall Library Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Council Events, Authors Talk, Seniors
Thu 16 Oct
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
The Soldier's Daughter with Fiona McIntosh
Join international bestseller Fiona McIntosh as she shares her latest historical novel, The Soldier's Daughter.
Manly Library, 1 Market Lane Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk, Education and Learning
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.