Join us for a discussion on how to write compelling characters. The Plain City Writing Group is a writing workshop for teen and adult writers of all experience levels and genres. New members are welcome to join at any time. Join us in June for a discussion on how to write compelling characters, followed by […]

Saturday June 1, from 11am - 2pm Save the date! Our Sorso mobile trailer will be onsite to caffeinate you at Comic Fest, hosted by the Pickerington Public Library! We have so many options for coffee and non-coffee lovers alike.​ Location: Pickerington Main Library 201 Opportunity Way, Pickerington OH 43147

Embark on a poetic odyssey with John Barnes at the 2024 Community Poetry Series. Join us for an hour of inspiration & creative exploration. Registration is required. Ticket sales end tomorrow!

We are excited to welcome author Skye Quinlan on Saturday, June 1 at 1 p.m. in celebration of their latest young adult (ages 14+) novel, Dont' Be a Drag. BONUS! Skye will be in coversation with author Brieanna Wilkoff.

When Shirley Chisholm was asked why she would dare run for president, her response was, why not her? Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm rose from being the child of immigrants to the United States to running for the highest office in the land. She was both the first African American woman elected to the US […]

Book Signing with Maggie Smith to celebrate paperback release of You Could Make This Place Beautiful Book Signing with Maggie Smith Meet and chat with noted poet and essayist Maggie Smith for an intimate book signing of the paperback release for You Could Make This Place Beautiful, an unflinching look at what it means to live and write […]

An acclaimed science journalist's extraordinary seven-year investigation into how the U.S. oil and gas industry has avoided environmental regulations and created a dangerous and radioactive public health crisis. As Justin Nobel traveled the United States reporting on the oil and gas industry he learned a disturbing and little-considered fact: a more comes to the surface […]

Learn how to create an animal of your own! Create your own new species of animal by combining two animals that already exist! Name it, draw it, create its habitat, write stories about it, and write the myth of how your animal came to be. This writing workshop is developed and presented by Thurber House, […]

From the acclaimed award-winning author of The Butler and Showdown comes this unprecedented history of Black cinema. Colorization examines 100 years of Black movies—from Gone with the Wind to Blaxploitation films to Black Panther—using the struggles and triumphs of the artists, and the films themselves, as a prism to explore Black culture, civil rights, and racism in America. Beginning in 1915 with D. W. Griffith’s The Birth […]

A writing and support group for interdisciplinary PhD students working on prospectus or dissertation drafts. Free to attend.

Inspired by Philadelphia's Backyard Writers Workshop, the Firepit Writers Workshop is a monthly meetup of fiction writers looking to share their work and receive constructive feedback from their peers. The Firepit Writers Workshop will be run by writer Suzanne Hodsden. Space and time at workshops is limited, so if you are interested in participating, please email […]

Together, you will explore the evolution of the fantasy genre and its many subgenres, delve into what makes fantasy writing unique, and discuss what quests in creativity & publishing might await you. Let author Kelley Skovron guide you through the strange and magical landscapes of writing fantasy, from Tolkein's Middle Earth and Le Guin's Earthsea, […]

Join us for an evening of inspiration and conversation with two beloved and celebrated poets and authors, Hanif Abdurraqib and Franny Choi, as they discuss life, libraries, and what drives their work. Hanif's latest book, There's Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension (Penguin Random House, 2024), has been called, "Lyrically stunning and profoundly moving" -- Kirkus […]

Village Poetry Open Mic is a free monthly open mic hosted at Two Dollar Radio HQ. We're here to celebrate and nurture Columbus' diverse and unmatched poetry scene. Hosted by Nathan McDowell.

Improve your writing skills with this writer's workshop!  The Thurber House brings a teen writer’s workshop to the library! Dive into creative writing with engaging prompts, insightful discussions, and valuable tips to enhance your writing skills. For ages 11-17 only. Registration is required. *Attendees earn an extra ticket for Grand Prize Drawings!

An original tale about a little mouse who sets off on a grand adventure into a mysterious woodland realm that everyone seems to avoid. Presented by Roz Puppets. Ages: All Kids

Former FBI Assistant Director for Counterintelligence & NBC Contributor Frank Figliuzzi THURSDAY, JUNE 20TH AT 7:00 PM AT THURBER CENTER You will have the opportunity to ask the speaker questions after the event, purchase books, and get your books signed. Ticket-bundled books will be available for pick up at the event. Additional books will also […]

RSVP APPRECIATED BUT NOT REQUIRED A TODAY Show #ReadWithJenna Book Club Pick "A riveting mother-daughter tale." — Elle "Radiant. … An intimate account of one family’s planting of roots in American soil and the sacrifices great and small that each member makes along the way.” — Washington Post A sweeping, evocative debut novel following three generations of Vietnamese […]

Come see author Mary Mars at this local event! https://www.facebook.com/share/UKvBCw62nVAfvoAG/?mibextid=9l3rBW

Book discussion with author Steve Sirk Before Columbus hosts the 2024 MLS All-Star game, unofficial Columbus Crew historian Steve Sirk will share stories about the team and its fans from his compendium A Massive Collection, Volume 2.

In this workshop, we'll look at a few worlds of different “opacities” and consider the roles of rumor, ignorance, and propaganda in science fiction. As an author of speculative science fiction, you need to know everything about your fantastical world. But your characters came into that world the way we all came into this one: […]

A transformative memoir that reimagines the conventions of love and posits a radical vision for healing. In Another Word for Love, Carvell Wallace excavates layers of his own history, situated in the struggles and beauty of growing up Black and queer in America. Wallace is an award-winning journalist who has built his career on writing […]

Learn about creating graphic novels for kids and teens from bestselling author of the Lumberjanes series, Grace Ellis. Q&A and book signing to follow. Birdie Books will be selling Grace Ellis’s books at the event. You can also pre-order your books now!

Calling all young writers, age 13-18! Join the Teen Writing Program at our Main Library in Mount Vernon for fun writing activities in poetry and prose on Wednesdays (June 12, June 26, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31 and August 7th) from 2:00pm-3:30pm. Snacks, notebooks and materials provided. The Library presents special guest […]

Second & Fourth Wednesdays, 6 - 8pm Are you a pensive poet? A scribbling screenwriter? Or perhaps a wizardly wordsmith, noirish novelist, or ecstatic essayist? Whatever your format, bring it along to the GHPL Writers Group to share with other writers! Hosted by GHPL staff members Chris and R.C., each participant is given 15 minutes […]

Join us for an hour of writing, hosted by our friend Alex Lewis. We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm every fourth Wednesday of the month. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you […]

Book Signing We are thrilled to welcome Alisha Gabriel, award-winning author of the book Funky Fungi: 30 Activities for Exploring Molds, Mushrooms, Lichens, and More.

A writing and support group for interdisciplinary PhD students working on prospectus or dissertation drafts. Free to attend.

Are you a writer? Are you seeking new techniques and an engaging, in-person conversation on improving your writing craft? Join Marion Public Library on Saturday, June 1, and Saturday, June 15 as we host Jordan King. Mr. King has his Masters of Fine Arts and will guide us with professional skills to help organize and […]

Create a candy factory of your very own! Join Willy Wonka on a tour through his candy factory then create your own factory and totally unique candy! Participants will write and draw about our favorite thing to eat - candy! This writing workshop is developed and presented by Thurber House, offering exceptional literary arts experiences […]

Looking for some inspiration to pick up the pen? Join us for a day of writing led by the beloved literary and all-around creative artist, Mimi Chenfeld. Space is limited and registration is required.

If you are not a COFW member and wish to attend this presentation via Zoom, email cofwpresident@gmail.com. Please note, the link spans from the moment we open the room to the social and introductions through the business meeting and this program. Would you like to earn more than hearts from your Instagram account? Learn what to […]

Share your writing and receive feedback on your latest work with fellow writers. Listen to others' stories stories and find inspiration and confidence in your writing. Led by library staff member Amy P. For June's meeting, local mystery author Robin Yocum, who has published award-winning titles such as Favorite Sons, A Brilliant Death and The Sacrifice of Lester Yates will […]

Share your work with members of the Westerville Poetry Group and discover ways others are writing and publishing poetry. Following an open discussion, you are invited to present your own writings or favorite works by other poets or to simply listen.

Local authors talk about their books and the outsiders that inhabit them! Mystery author Andrew Welsh-Huggins and historical fiction author Linda Kass kick off our Summer Reading Club with short talks about their books and outlier characters! Hosted by GHPL staff members Ben and Megan. Linda Kass is the author of three historical novels, Tasa’s Song (2016); A Ritchie […]

A writing and support group for interdisciplinary PhD students working on prospectus or dissertation drafts. Free to attend.

Thursday, June 20, 2024 from 1pm-3pm, located in the Multipurpose Room. Brandon Weis shares his Calendar Year Triple Crown hiking adventures across America. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by Friends of the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County. Part of the 2024 Summer Reading Program.

We are excited to welcome teen entrepreneur and author Fenley Scurlock in celebration of his new book, Down to Business. Along with co-author Jason Liaw, they interviewed 51 industry leaders, including Ohio's own Jeni Britton Bauer of Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream. Down to Business is perfect for budding entrepreneurs (and their adult counterparts) as a comprehensive guide to starting […]

The Village Poetry Workshop is a monthly meetup of poets looking to share their work and receive constructive feedback from their peers. The Village Poetry Workshop is run by HQ's former Operations Manager Nathan McDowell. If you are interested in participating, please email any questions you may have and a sample of work you would like […]

CBS Sunday Morning Correspondent, TV Host & NYT Bestselling Author Mo Rocca TUESDAY, JUNE 25 AT 7;00 PM ET AT THE COLUMBUS COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN (CCAD) JOSEPH V. CANZANI AUDITORIUM After the event, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and meet/take a photo with Mo Rocca, as well as get your […]

The Devil’s Berries is book two of The Last Favorite's Page trilogy, inspired by the true life of Louis-Benoit Zamor. His mother told him he was God’s greatest thing. Then he was stolen, sold, shipped to France, and re-named Louis-Benoit Zamor. Stripped of his esteem as efficiently as a fox’s coat in a royal hunt, Zamor has been […]

Second & Fourth Wednesdays, 6 - 8pm Are you a pensive poet? A scribbling screenwriter? Or perhaps a wizardly wordsmith, noirish novelist, or ecstatic essayist? Whatever your format, bring it along to the GHPL Writers Group to share with other writers! Hosted by GHPL staff members Chris and R.C., each participant is given 15 minutes […]

Calling all young writers, age 13-18! Join the Teen Writing Program at our Main Library in Mount Vernon for fun writing activities in poetry and prose on Wednesdays (June 12, June 26, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31 and August 7th) from 2:00pm-3:30pm. Snacks, notebooks and materials provided. The Library presents special guest […]

Join us for an hour of writing, hosted by our friend Alex Lewis. We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm every fourth Wednesday of the month. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you […]

A writing and support group for interdisciplinary PhD students working on prospectus or dissertation drafts. Free to attend.

Ever wanted to self-publish? Ever wanted to create your own magazine? Then ZINE creation may be for you! Zines are self-published, DIY, small-run, publications about any weird, niche subject you want! Join Ty Williams to learn a little about the history of zines, then try your hand at making your own zine!    Ty Williams […]

An in-store signing with Dr. Neal Barnard ------------------------------------------------------ Neal Barnard, M.D. is a physician, clinical researcher, author, a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, and an adjunct associate professor of medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. As president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), Dr. Barnard […]

FOR THE FRIST TIME EVER!  The Book Loft of German Village will be hosting its first ever romance book festival!  With a roster of premiere authors of the genre, ROSES ARE READ: A BOOKLOFT ROM-CON, will be a fun, inclusive, romance spectacular for all! *Author's Signings*   *Author's Panel*   *Food For Purchase from Schmidt's Sausage Truck* 

Learn to use pictures to tell stories with Victor Dandridge from U Cre-8 Comics. Learn the mechanics of visual storytelling for comics and craft an engaging story.

Book Signing Young Adult Author, Skye Quinlan (they/them) will be at our shop to discuss their newest y/a novel, "Don't Be a Drag".   Skye will do a brief reading and offer a discussion with Q&A.

Come meet other writers in the community and share your work for commentary (or just bring a listening ear for constructive feedback). AGENDA: 7:00 — Meet at Family Room Coffee & Bake Shop (545 S. Otterbein Ave., Westerville). 7:05 — Draw writing prompt and freewrite. 7:15 - 7:45 — Share today's writing. 7:45 - 8:30 […]

We are so excited for Wes to be here during First Friday! Come say hello and pick up copies of his books!

NEED TO REGISTER! Join us as Jared D. Margulies, Assistant Professor of political ecology at the University of Alabama and the author of The Cactus Hunters: Desire and Extinction in the Illicit Succulent Trade, visits the Bexley Public Library to discuss his book that explores the illicit succulent trade and dives into the passion behind collecting these […]

Camp NaNoWriMo Write-In – Camp NaNoWriMo is a more laid-back version of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Choose your Cabin and your bunkmates, set a goal, and write! The Fairfield County Creative Writers will host a write-in for those participating and those not. Group members will be present to help brainstorm, unstick your creativity, and […]

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Find inspiration, accountability, and an opportunity to develop your creative writing skills at this monthly fantasy & science fiction writers’ group.

Join us as we welcome comic creator Lucy Knisley in celebration of Lucy’s latest graphic novel (ages 12+), Woe: A Housecat’s Story of Despair. WOE! SCREAM! MEOW! …PURR? Join the hilarious and of course dramatic world of Linney the House Cat, as her webcomic antics are gathered into graphic novel for the very first time! This […]

Join the Teen MakerSpace and Teen Writing Programs at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County on Wednesday July 10th at 2:00 pm in the Library Solarium to celebrate "Under This Red Rock" a new novel by Mindy McGinnis. With “Under This Red Rock,” award-winning author Mindy McGinnis delivers a powerful psychological thriller, […]

Calling all young writers, age 13-18! Join the Teen Writing Program at our Main Library in Mount Vernon for fun writing activities in poetry and prose on Wednesdays (June 12, June 26, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31 and August 7th) from 2:00pm-3:30pm. Snacks, notebooks and materials provided. The Library presents special guest […]

Join us on the Thurber House lawn for a literary picnic with Connie Schultz and Maggie Smith as they discuss Connie’s latest book Lola and the Troll – a debut picture book by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author Connie Schultz about a young girl named Lola who decides to be brave and stand […]

Join the Friends of the Library and bestselling author Joyce Maynard on her summer book tour for "How the Light Gets In." This ticketed event will take place at the Dempsey Event Center.

Join us as we welcome Amie Whittemore, Zoe Brigley and Sara Abou Rashed to the Unicorn Stage, on the occasion of Whittemore's new poetry collection, Nest of Matches. Amie Whittemore’s Nest of Matches is a lavish declaration of the beauty of the natural world, queer identity, and of the imagination set free. Whittemore’s third collection explores the complexities of […]

Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) is announcing the return of its Columbus Book Festival. CML first held the festival in 2023 to commemorate the organization’s 150th birthday. Due to the success of the two-day event, which saw approximately 34,000 attendees, the festival will return this summer on July 13-14 for its second year. The 2024 Columbus Book Festival will […]

Join Sheila Redling and Tobi Doyle for a workshop on building a mystery story. We’ll be using our Story Magic cards to help you create and understand what makes a mystery a mystery, how to create a story, and much more. Open to all, from curious writer to seasoned pro who just wants to brush […]

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Discover new picture books for your family during this Read Aloud with this local author! Author: DeAnn Wiley, Book: Homegrown.

Share your writing and receive feedback on your latest work with fellow writers. Listen to others' stories stories and find inspiration and confidence in your writing. Led by library staff member Amy P. For this meeting, local mystery author Robin Yocum, who has published award-winning titles such as Favorite Sons, A Brilliant Death and The Sacrifice of Lester Yates will […]

Discover new picture books for your family during this Read Aloud with this local author! Author: Merrill Rainey, Book: Giants Are Very Brave People.

Discover new picture books for your family during this read-a-loud with this local author! Author: Breanna Carzoo, Book: The Squish.

Discover new picture books for your family during this Read Aloud with this local author! Author: Debbie Rigaurd, Book: Step by Step: How The Lincoln Marchers Blazed a Trail to Justice

Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) is announcing the return of its Columbus Book Festival. CML first held the festival in 2023 to commemorate the organization’s 150th birthday. Due to the success of the two-day event, which saw approximately 34,000 attendees, the festival will return this summer on July 13-14 for its second year. The 2024 Columbus Book Festival will […]

Discover new picture books for your family during this Read Aloud with this local author! Author: Meghan P. Browne, Book: The Bees of Notre-Dame

Discover new picture books for your family during this Read Aloud with this local author! Author: Suma Subramaniam, Book: My Name is Long As a River

Discover new picture books for your family during this Read Aloud with this author! Author: Katie Mazeika, Book: Beulah Has A Hunch! Inside the Colorful Mind of Master Inventor Beulah Louise Henry

Discover new picture books for your family during this Read Aloud with this local author! Author: Lindsay Bonilla, Book: The Storyteller

The Ink Well Creative Writing and Performance Camp is a week-long immersive experience designed for teenage writers. Our creative writing workshop combines elements of creative writing and drama. We also include an essential review of academic writing skills, and examine how different styles of writing are related. Students will apply techniques used in mentor texts […]

Creative Writing for the Aspiring Worldbuilder Saturday, June 1 & Saturday, June 15 from 10:30 - 11:30 am Program Room Are you a writer? Are you seeking new techniques and an engaging, in-person conversation on improving your writing craft? Join Marion Public Library on Saturday, June 1, and Saturday, June 15 as we host Jordan […]

Has the writing bug bitten you? Are you thinking about your story and characters instead of the bazillion things on your to-do list? Do your best ideas come to you when you’re in the shower and you end up carving out your notes on a bar of soap? Or when you’re driving and you find yourself digging around […]

Share your work with members of the Westerville Poetry Group and discover ways others are writing and publishing poetry. Following an open discussion, you are invited to present your own writings or favorite works by other poets or to simply listen.

Join us as we welcome author Mandy Shunnarah to the Unicorn Stage to read from their new book, Midwest Shreds: Skating Through America's Heartland. A guided tour of one of the Midwest’s most vibrant subcultures, one DIY ramp at a time. The American Midwest may not have a reputation as the nation’s skating mecca, but […]

Meet Rafael Rosado, Columbus-area cartoonist, and co-author of The Chronicles of Claudette! Rafael will talk about his comics and share some tips for how to draw a great comic book character.

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Meet Grace Ellis, Columbus-area author, co-writer of Lumberjanes, and writer of Diana and the Hero's Journey! Grace will talk about her comics and share tips for writing your own story.

No ticket is necessary for this Open House Event featuring award-winning author Mindy McGinnis. Mindy McGinnis will discuss the research and creative writing process behind her newest YA psychological thriller, Under This Red Rock. Mindy McGinnis writes across multiple genres, including post-apocalyptic, historical, thriller, contemporary, mystery, and fantasy. Several of her titles have been selected for the […]

NEED TO REGISTER! We are honored to host local author and Gramercy Books founder and owner, Linda Kass, as a part of the Bexley Centennial Author Series. Linda will be in conversation with Columbus Metropolitan Librarian CEO, Patrick Losinski, discussing her latest novel Bessie, along with the intersections of history, literature, and culture and the relevance they play […]

This book fair is free and open to the public to attend. You will be able to meet 16 authors! Author signings, sessions for aspiring children's book authors, and engaging activities for children! We've raised enough funds to ensure every child leaves the fair with a book of their choice, drawstring bag, Chick Fil A […]

Hear a talk from local Author Patti Flinn. We will discuss her latest series The Greatest Thing.

Hear a talk from local Author Patti Flinn. We will discuss her latest series The Greatest Thing.

Join author Theresa Garee for a fun writing exercise at Sorso! Bring own paper and writing utensil! Exercise geared toward 6 - 18!

Join us as we welcome author Sarah Gerard to the Unicorn Stage for a special Monday night reading event, on the occasion of their new book, Carrie Carolyn Coco. On the night of September 28, 2016, twenty-five-year-old Carolyn Bush was brutally stabbed to death in her New York City apartment by her roommate Render Stetson-Shanahan, […]

The Village Poetry Workshop is a monthly meetup of poets looking to share their work and receive constructive feedback from their peers. The Village Poetry Workshop is run by HQ's former Operations Manager Nathan McDowell. If you are interested in participating, please email any questions you may have and a sample of work you would like […]

Meet Bexley native and local author Esther Weisman as we celebrate her debut picture book Greyson the Rescue Dog. Based on a true story, Weisman will read aloud from her book as well as talk about how she became an author. We'll end the evening by making treats for our canine companions.