Thurber House Picnic with John Kenney

Marion Public Library 445 E Church St, Marion, Ohio

May 28 *Picnic* 2014 Thurber Prize for American Humor Winner John Kenney Wednesday, May 28, 2025 6:00 PM  7:30 PM Thurber House Lawn (map) Google Calendar  ICS I SEE YOU’VE CALLED IN DEAD The Office […]

Poetry Reading and Open Mic at Bossy Grrl’s Pinup Joint

Bossy grrrls pinup joint 2598 N High St, Columbus, ohio

Poetry Reading & Open Mic at Bossy Grrl’s! Spoken word, storytelling, and raw creativity—every 1st & 3rd Thursday at 7 PM! At Bossy Grrl’s Pin Up Joint 2598 N High […]

Ohioana Book Festival

state library of ohio 274 E first ave, columbus, ohio

The 2025 Ohioana Book Festival will include the opportunity to meet and greet 77 Ohio authors and illustrators, purchase their books and have them signed, attend panel discussions, participate in […]

Romance Roundup

Westerville Public Library 126 S State St, Westerville, OH, United States

Get a behind-the-scenes look into the writing careers and bookish lifestyles of Ohio romance authors Felicia Grossman, Kerry Rea, Jess Everlee and Lori Foster in this lively panel discussion. Moderated by Liz Donatelli, host of the […]

Meet the Editor “Ask Me Anything” with Deeba Zargarpur

Online Event

PLEASE REGISTER!!! Meet Senior Editor, Deeba Zargarpur, of Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers and Salaam Reads. Deeba acquires picture books, middle grade, young adult, and graphic novels. Limited […]

Schooled on Poetry Celebration, Year Three

Riffe Center 77 S. High Street, Columbus, Oh

This is the culminating event of a year-long Spoken Word poetry project at Lincoln Park Elementary School, AIMS Middle School, Walnut Ridge High School and the Arts & College Preparatory […]

Laura Numeroff Author Visit

Beanbag Books 25 W Winter St, Delaware, OH, United States

Children's Book Author Laura Numeroff will be reading from her latest book and offer a Q&A and signing afterwards. Non-refundable tickets are $10 per family, with 100% of proceeds benefiting […]

William Burtch in Conversation with Eric Gnezda

Prologue Bookshop 841 North High Street, Columbus, OH, United States

Join us for an evening with William Burtch in conversation with Eric Gnezda at 7pm on Tuesday, May 6th at Prologue Bookshop!

READING: Allegra Solomon

Two Dollar Radio HQ 1124 Parsons Ave, Columbus, Ohio, United States

Join us as we welcome Allegra Solomon to the Unicorn Stage as we celebrate her new book, There's Nothing Left for You Here.

Typewriter Type-In with Mandy Shunnarah & Ty Williams

Two Dollar Radio HQ 1124 Parsons Ave, Columbus, Ohio, United States

Writers/poets/zinesters Mandy Shunnarah & Ty Williams will share some of their favorite writing tools with Two Dollar patrons.

READING: Julia Kolchinsky

Two Dollar Radio HQ 1124 Parsons Ave, Columbus, Ohio, United States

Julia Kolchinsky’s Parallax offers a lyrical narrative of parenting a neurodiverse child under the shadow of the ongoing war in Ukraine, the poet’s birthplace.

Katherine Applegate Author Visit

Columbus Metropolitan Library - Dublin Branch 75 N. High St., Dublin, Ohio

Katherine Applegate, author of beloved, award-winning books including her new picture book, ODDER, joins us for a family-friendly Author Talk.

Speculative Fiction Writers Group

Upper Arlington - Tremont Road Branch 2800 Tremont Rd, Upper Arlington, Ohio

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

Ohio Travel — Family Fun , Outdoor Adventures and Getaways

Columbus Metropolitan Library-South High 3540 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio

Looking for adventures for your family? Join the author of Moon Ohio: Getaway Ideas, Outdoor Adventures & Family Fun, Creative Cuisine & Culture as he shares ideas for travels around […]

Author Talk with Marty Ross Dolen – in conversation with Lee Martin

Bexley Public Library 2411 East Main Street, Bexley, OH, United States

Join Marty Ross-Dolen, in conversation with Lee Martin, for the launch of her memoir, Always There, Always Gone, a mother-daughter story of multigenerational trauma, grief, discovery, and love.

CCAD Open Mic

Two Dollar Radio HQ 1124 Parsons Ave, Columbus, Ohio, United States

CCAD's Creative Writing Minor in collaboration with Two Dollar Radio is proud to present a send off for our esteemed Seniors and Super Friends, and a very cool open mic […]

Shut Up and Write!

Two Dollar Radio HQ 1124 Parsons Ave, Columbus, Ohio, United States

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 […]

All Write! (formerly “Authors Anonymous”)

Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County 201 North Mulberry St., Mt. Vernon, United States

All Write A community creative writing workshop formerly called “Authors Anonymous” this group meets monthly and is open to all creatives age 18+. No experience is required, and all are […]

Poetry Reading and Open Mic at Bossy Grrl’s Pinup Joint

Bossy grrrls pinup joint 2598 N High St, Columbus, ohio

Poetry Reading & Open Mic at Bossy Grrl’s! Spoken word, storytelling, and raw creativity—every 1st & 3rd Thursday at 7 PM! At Bossy Grrl’s Pin Up Joint 2598 N High […]

Reading: Dr. Omotayo Banjo

Two Dollar Radio HQ 1124 Parsons Ave, Columbus, Ohio, United States

In an era of biased bans and controlled borders, when shouts of "build the wall" and "send them back" seem to have grown louder, the narratives of everyday immigrants have […]

MayFest Virtual Conference

Online Event

Come join SCBWI San Diego for a virtual one-day conference for authors and illustrators! MayFest features a keynote speaker, an editor panel, an agent panel, an art portfolio showcase, and […]

Brainstorming/Plotting in Small-Group Sessions

Online Event

Come with your book ideas and get ready to brainstorm/plot in small group sessions, Each person has a turn to share where they could use group help brainstorming anything. For example, […]

Poetry Marathon – with Mimi Chenfeld, Fred Andrle and Friends!

Bexley Public Library 2411 East Main Street, Bexley, OH, United States

Please Register!!! Join us for a poetry marathon with Mimi Chenfeld, Fred Andrle, and friends! Enjoy an afternoon of poetry from some of Columbus's most revered and celebrated poets. Check […]

Poetry Discussion and Open Mic

Westerville Public Library 126 S State St, Westerville, OH, United States

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 […]

Ohio Poet Laureate Kari Gunter-Seymour Discussion

Thurber Center 91 Jefferson Avenue, Columbus, OH, United States

Ohio Poet Laureate Kari Gunter-Seymour discusses literature derived from the 32 Ohio counties “nestled within the western foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.”

Author Event With Rainie Oet

Prologue Bookshop 841 North High Street, Columbus, OH, United States

Join us for an author reading and signing with Rainie Oet, author of Glitch Girl! at 7pm on Thursday, May 22

Author Fireside Chat With Cover to Cover

Upper Arlington - Tremont Road Branch 2800 Tremont Rd, Upper Arlington, Ohio

Join Youth as we welcome authors Tricia Springtubb (upcoming novel "How to Tell a True Story"), Natalie Richards, and Elisa Stone Leahy for a fireside chat to discuss their books […]

Village Poetry Workshop

Two Dollar Radio HQ 1124 Parsons Ave, Columbus, Ohio, United States

The Village Poetry Workshop is a monthly meetup of poets looking to share their work and receive constructive feedback from their peers

T Talks

Wild Goose Creative 2491 Summit Street, Columbus, OH, United States

Trans Talks or "T" Talks, is an inclusive, intersectional, free, monthly storytelling event for and by the transgender community founded and lead by Felicia DeRosa in partnership with Wild Goose […]

Shut Up and Write!

Two Dollar Radio HQ 1124 Parsons Ave, Columbus, Ohio, United States

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 […]

Pickerington Public Library Comic Fest

Pickerington Public Library 201 Opportunity Way, Pickerington, OH, United States

Celebrate the beginning of Summer Reading with all things comic at Comic Fest 2025! Fun for all ages, with crafts, activities, artists and superhero-themed activities. Visit our vendors and artists […]

Event Series Teen Writing Program

Teen Writing Program

Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County 201 North Mulberry St., Mt. Vernon, United States

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, […]

Event Series Teen Writing Program

Teen Writing Program

Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County 201 North Mulberry St., Mt. Vernon, United States

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, […]

Thurber House Picnic with Sharon Short

Thurber House 77 Jefferson Avenue, Columbus, OH, United States

Jun 11 *Picnic* 2014 John E. Nance Writer in Residence & Historical Mystery Author Sharon Short Wednesday, June 11, 2025 6:00 PM  7:30 PM Thurber House Lawn (map) Google Calendar  ICS TROUBLE ISLAND A gripping […]

Event Series Teen Writing Program

Teen Writing Program

Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County 201 North Mulberry St., Mt. Vernon, United States

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, […]

Event Series Teen Writing Program

Teen Writing Program

Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County 201 North Mulberry St., Mt. Vernon, United States

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, […]

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