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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. 

Thu 26 Jun
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
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Local Author: Trish Sara

Join local author Trish Sara as she discusses her book, Old Age Doesn't Have to Suck ... Entirely: A Guide to Ageing Well and Expanding Enjoyment of Life.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park Street Mona Vale
Council Events, Authors Talk, Education and Learning, Seniors
Thu 3 Jul
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
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Wild Dark Shore with Charlotte McConaghy

Join bestselling author Charlotte McConaghy as she discusses her latest novel, Wild Dark Shore, with heart stopping twists, dizzying beauty and ferocious love.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk
Thu 17 Jul
4.00 PM - 5.00 PM
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Local Author: Phillip Rosewarne

Join local author Phillip Rosewarne as he discusses his The Summers Chronicle series.
Warringah Mall Library, Level 2 / 145 Old Pittwater Road Brookvale
Council Events, Authors Talk
Wed 23 Jul
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
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Local Author: Bruce Mitchell

Join local author Bruce Mitchell as he introduces Ben Laidlaw and the Smiling Corpse, the first in his Ben Laidlaw series of three murder mystery novellas.
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and Blackbutts Road Frenchs Forest
Council Events, Authors Talk, Seniors
Mon 28 Jul
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
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Archibald Mosman with Dimity Mortensen

Join local author Dimity Mortensen as she discusses her newest biography, Archibald Mosman: The Field of the faithful Man.
Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk, Seniors

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.