(This event is shared with Thurber House agreement to giveaway one ticket to a Write Now Columbus member to one of their spring workshops! If you're interested in entering please […]
Lydia Conklin (they/them) is the author of the short story collection Rainbow, Rainbow, a collection of stories that celebrates the humor and depth of the queer and trans experience and […]
Meeting Dates for 2024 have been set. Hope to see you this year! Dates in parenthesis are when manuscripts for the upcoming meetings are due in the Dropbox. Contact administrator […]
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 7:00pm-8:00pm 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 […]
The Beck Series welcomes poet sam sax. sax is a queer, Jewish writer and educator. They’re the author of Madness, winner of the National Poetry Series, and Bury It, winner of […]
The Ohio Writers' Association is hosting its much-anticipated 2024 Writer's Conference on May 4th at Fawcett Center of Ohio State University, and we believe it's an event you won't want […]
Hear award-winning author Trudy Krisher discuss joining the Women’s March on Washington and the writing of her subsequent novel On the March.
(This event is shared with Thurber House agreement to giveaway one ticket to a Write Now Columbus member to one of their spring workshops! If you're interested in entering please […]
A New York Times best seller, Good and Mad tracks the history of female anger as political fuel—from suffragettes marching on the White House to office workers vacating their buildings after Clarence Thomas was […]
A New York Times best seller, Good and Mad tracks the history of female anger as political fuel—from suffragettes marching on the White House to office workers vacating their buildings after Clarence Thomas was […]
Join a conversation with writer, curator, and podcaster Helen Molesworth and Ohio State’s Vice Provost for the Arts Lisa Florman in this Columbus-exclusive event. Molesworth—who organized Part Object Part Sculpture, Shiny, and […]
Looking for family-friendly adventures this spring? Meet the author of Moon Ohio: Getaway Ideas, Outdoor Adventure & Family Fun, Creative Cuisine & Culture as he shares ideas for travel around […]
Join us in welcoming poet Cindy Juyoung Ok to the Unicorn Stage to read from their debut poetry collection, Ward Toward. In the 118th volume in the Yale Series of […]
We are excited to welcome back author Carmella Van Vleet in celebration of her new nonfiction book (ages 7+), Frozen in Time: What Ice Cores Can Tell Us about Climate Change. […]
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 […]
(This event is shared with Thurber House agreement to giveaway one ticket to a Write Now Columbus member to one of their spring workshops! If you’re interested in entering please […]
Award-winning author Nikki T. Anthony will be stopping by our branch as part of her Girls Like Me tour. Come meet Nikki and learn more about her book, The Price […]
Join us as we chat with master storyteller and internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini about his return to the World of Eragon with Murtagh, a stunning continuation of the epic fantasy. Christopher Paolini is […]
Welcome to your Central Ohio connection for book lovers. The Aldus Society brings literary events and programming to book lovers and educational opportunities to members. Some of our members are […]
We are excited to announce that we will be hosting local author Kathryn Houghton for an author event at Paragraphs Bookstore! Kathryn's book, Come to the Lighthouse, follows a lighthouse keeper named Adira who is […]
We are excited to announce that we will be hosting local author Kathryn Houghton for an author event at Paragraphs Bookstore! Kathryn's book, Come to the Lighthouse, follows a lighthouse keeper named Adira who is […]
March 17 – Guest Speaker, Allison Boot, Ms. Wheelchair Ohio 2023 2:00-3:30 PM Presentation on the impact she has had in the role of Ms. Wheelchair Ohio, her READ platform, […]
Peripatetic Poets Featured Reader & Open Mic Peripatetic Poets (Virtual) Featured Reader and Open Mic. meets on the 3rd Sunday every month at 6:30 pm. per•i•pa•tet•ic: A person who walks or […]
(This event is shared with Thurber House agreement to giveaway one ticket to a Write Now Columbus member to one of their spring workshops! If you’re interested in entering please […]
Dreamsville, The Magic City & Other Historic Ohio Communities Join author David Meyers shares stories from his book about 21 unique and historical communities throughout Ohio.
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 […]
Join Beanbag Books the evening of March 20th as we host bestselling young adult author Mindy McGinnis! Mindy will be discussing her new psychological thriller, Under This Red Rock (out […]
Meet Edgar Award-winning young adult novelist Mindy McGinnis for an intimate book signing of her mesmerizing mystery, Under This Red Rock! This is a first-come, first-served book signing with store […]
Please join the Creative Writing Program for a free poetry reading and Q&A with Writer-in-Residence, Raena Shirali. Raena Shirali is the author of two collections of poetry. Her first book, GILT (YesYes Books, […]
Join us as we welcome back young adult author Mindy McGinnis in celebration of her newest YA (ages 14+) novel, Under This Red Rock. Under This Red Rock is a mesmerizing YA psychological […]
Author A.L. Hatcher and other local authors will be at Kick Mix Bookstore!
We are so excited to welcome Richard Cowdrey back at Paragraphs Bookstore on March 23rd at 11:00am to celebrate the release of Fiona and the Easter Egg Hunt!
Brown Family Environmental Center, 9781 Laymon Rd, Gambier, OH 43022, USA (map) Join us for Poetry Potluck at the Brown Family Environmental Center, 9781 Laymon Road in Gambier on Sunday, […]
Tuition: $39 ABOUT What do you need to do to make a living as a freelance writer? Do you wonder where to start with getting and keeping clients? This session […]
The Beck Series welcomes poet Brenda Hillman. Hillman has published more than ten collections of poetry, all from Wesleyan University Press. In five of her most recent collections, Extra Hidden Life, […]
Lydia Conklin (they/them) is the author of the short story collection Rainbow, Rainbow, a collection of stories that celebrates the humor and depth of the queer and trans experience and […]
David Fierst talks about his book Hidden Disgrace! Join us to welcome Ohio author David Fierst as he talks about his debut book, Hidden Disgrace! Read more about Hidden Disgrace below! "Through […]
2023 Spring Literary Festival March 29-30 The Ohio University English Department plans to hold 2023 Spring Literary Festival on the Athens campus on March 29-30. Authors scheduled to attend include […]
(This event is shared with Thurber House agreement to giveaway one ticket to a Write Now Columbus member to one of their spring workshops! If you’re interested in entering please […]
WeREAD 2024: Book Discussion (Online Meeting, 1 of 2) Wednesday, April 3, 2024 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Online event Description Read the graphic novel New Kid by Jerry Craft, then dive into […]
The Friends of the Delaware County District Library are excited to host author, podcaster, publisher, and influencer Zibby Owens for an ice cream social event at the North Market in […]
We are thrilled to welcome Aamna Qureshi for a special "after hours" conversation with Cover to Cover's Maryan Liban. We'll be celebrating Aamna's young adult (ages 13+) novel, When a Brown […]
Hear John Morgan - guitarist and author of Notes in the Key of C: Tuning Out Cancer, Tuning in Hope - share about his adventures in the world of healing music. From […]
Thursday, April 4, 2024 7:00 PM EDT JCC of Greater Columbus Star RSVP In alignment with Gallery Players production of The Diary of Anne Frank the JCC is pleased to welcome Richard […]
Join us as we welcome author Mindy McGinnis to the shop! Mindy will be talking about her brand new book "Under This Red Rock", a mesmerizing young adult psychological mystery […]
OSU’s Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies’ 2024 Annual Public Lecture will feature author and OSU alumna Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witch’s Heart and The Weaver and the Witch Queen. From Marvel’s Thor to […]
Portable Paradise: A Poetry Celebration with Roger Robinson, Ajanaé Dawkins, & Cynthia Amoah April 5, 2024 7:00PM - 9:00PM Urban Arts Space “And if I speak of Paradise, then I’m […]
Join either in person or online for a fun-filled day of great presentations, discussions, and seminars, all designed to help and support you on your storytelling journey. Registration is FREE, […]
We are excited to welcome back author and illustrator Will Hillenbrand and author Jane Hillenbrand to celebrate their new picture book (ages 3+), Turtle-Turtle and the Wide, Wide River. Rich with […]
Wagnall's Local Author Fair Come see your local authors and enter a raffle to win a basket of books!
Meet actor, singer, and one of the country’s most exciting comedians, Dulcé Sloan, for an intimate book signing of her first memoir, Hello Friends!: Stories of Dating, Destiny, and Day Jobs, a […]
Columbus Metropolitan Library’s (CML) 2024 Carnegie Author Series Join us for talks with engaging national authors, free and open to all. Main Library | 96 S. Grant Ave. (Reading Room […]
Athlete, Olympic Medalist, & Bestselling Author Ronda Rousey in Conversation with Kru Hope Vitellas of Short North Muay Thai SUNDAY, APRIL 7TH AT 6:30 PM ET AT THE COLUMBUS COLLEGE […]
(This event is shared with Thurber House agreement to giveaway one ticket to a Write Now Columbus member to one of their spring workshops! If you’re interested in entering please […]
The Beck Series welcomes poet Erika Meitner. Meitner is the winner of the 2018 National Jewish Book Award for Poetry and author of six books of poems: Useful Junk; Holy Moly […]
Alicia Michilli, Jordan Allen Dean, Angel Snow Wednesday, April 10, 2024 12:00-2:00 PM Songs at the Center is proud to welcome songwriters Alicia Michilli, Jordan Allen Dean, and Angel Snow […]
REGISTER 101 Seats Remaining With Photographers and Authors Diane Cook & Len Jenshel In a tribute to Arbor Day, photographers Diane Cook and Len Jenshel will speak about their book, Wise […]
Lars Horn (they/them) is a writer and translator working in literary and experimental nonfiction. Their first book, Voice of the Fish, won the 2020 Graywolf Nonfiction Prize, the 2023 Great Lakes […]
A. Dirk Moses, Ph.D., the Anne and Bernard Spitzer Professor of International Relations at the City College of New York, presents "How and Why Did Genocide Become the 'Crime of Crimes'?" […]
Join us for a talk by Betty Weibel, author of The Ohio Literary Trail, which explores over 70 literary sites across the state. Weibel will discuss her experiences in tracking down […]
April 11, 7:00 - 8:00 PM (VIRTUAL) Registration Link: https://survey.typeform.com/to/xYX1cBIX Our April chapter meeting will take place on Thursday, April 11, from 7:00 - 8:00 PM EST. We'll be hosting […]
Welcome to your Central Ohio connection for book lovers. The Aldus Society brings literary events and programming to book lovers and educational opportunities to members. Some of our members are […]
Come meet the authors of "Carried Treasures: Stories of Delaware County, Ohio" and learn about the stories and history of our area from Dr. Ric Stranges and Mr. Brent Carson […]
An Evening with Tia Williams Author Visit Friday, April 12 at 6:30 pm Doors Open - 6:00pm Program - 6:30pm - 7:30pm Book Signing - 7:30pm No ticket is necessary for […]
Join us as we welcome Justyna Coppus for a storytime featuring Eleven From Heaven. Embark on a whimsical journey into the heart of the forest with Eleven From Heaven, an endearing children's […]
We encourage prospective members to join us at two meetings of their choice to decide if membership can help you on your writing journey. Date: April 13th 2024 Time: Networking at 12:00 […]
RSVP is appreciated but not required An in-store event with Andrew Welsh-Huggins ---------------------------------------------------- Andrew is a Shamus, Derringer, and International Thriller Writers-award nominated mystery author of eleven books with more […]
Enjoy a reading by local author John Biemer from his book Baby Buckeyes. Book signing, Q&A, and a photo op with mascot Brutus Buckeye (!) to follow. Books will be available […]
RSVP is appreciated but not required An in-store event with young adult fiction author Mindy McGinnis ---------------------------- Mindy McGinnis is the author of multiple novels that span many genres. From […]
Join us for an afternoon of thrilling adventures and unlikely heroes with local author Lucy A. Snyder, discussing her new anthology, Never Too Old to Save the World.
WeREAD 2024: Book Discussion (Online Meeting, 1 of 2) 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Online event Description Read the graphic novel New Kid by Jerry Craft, then dive into rich conversations about racial identity, […]
We cannot wait for you to join us as we chat with award-winning and bestselling author Xochitl Gonzalez about her newest novel Anita de Monte Laughs Last. Xochitl Gonzalez is the New York […]
Story Lab April 18th 7 pm Central Host will be Yasu Yasu's Desktop is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Story Lab Panel Time: Apr 17, 2024 08:00 […]
Kelly Willis, Brennen Leigh, Melissa Carper Thursday, April 18, 2024 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Songs at the Center is proud to welcome songwriters Kelly Willis, Brennen Leigh, and Melissa […]
Join us for a poetry reading. Ohioana Author Darren C. Demaree will read from his forthcoming book Now Flourish Northern Cardinal (Selected Poems 2005-2025). Darren C. Demaree is the author […]
Meet Ohioana Book Festival author Nita Sweeney as we take a midday mindfulness break to learn about her book "A Daily Dose of Now: 365 Mindfulness Meditation Practices for Living […]
OHIO UNDERGROUND RAILROAD WHISTLE-STOP POETRY TOUR OPA and Poets Against Racism & Hate USA (PARH USA) will conduct a whistle-stop poetry tour of Underground Railroad stations throughout Ohio! With the help of […]
We hope to see you here! Since its inception in 2007, the Ohioana Book Festival welcomes over 120 authors and 5,000+ visitors every spring. Our sponsors and community partners make […]
We are thrilled to welcome award-winning author and illustrator Julia Kuo in partnership with the Ohioana Book Festival! Julia Kuo is a Taiwanese–American author–illustrator who has worked with The New York […]
Peripatetic Poets Featured Reader & Open Mic Peripatetic Poets (Virtual) Featured Reader and Open Mic. meets on the 3rd Sunday every month at 6:30 pm. per•i•pa•tet•ic: A person who walks or […]
Mystery author Esme Addison will be presenting to Dublin Creative Writers on April 23 at 7:00 p.m. The event is online (Google Meet) and free for anyone who wishes to […]
with Thurber House Instructor, Niki Gnezda Do you have feelings and ideas? Then translate them into poetry. In this class we will learn the basics, voice, and aesthetics of poems. […]
Meet this debut author online as we talk about her new book, The Height of Darkness. Join us via Zoom on Tuesday, April 23rd at 7:30pm. Check in with Kicks […]
Join acclaimed Ohio poets Scott Woods, Manuel Iris, Charlene Fix, and our host, Darren Demarree, for our 3rd annual "An Evening of Poetry" program. Local poet and CML staff member […]
Join us for this FREE (with RSVP) screening of Paul Laurence Dunbar: Beyond the Mask, a new documentary film directed by Ohio University professor Frederick Lewis, which has also screened […]
Come listen as Columbus State students compete in a Poetry Slam, hosted by Barbara Fant and the Columbus State Library and English Department, in partnership with the Columbus Metropolitan Library.
REGISTER126 Seats Remaining Centennial Kickoff Party & Introductory Author Visit Join us at 6 pm to celebrate the library's centennial with a good old-fashioned birthday party complete with cake and ice […]
RSVP is appreciated but not required An in-store signing with local poet Anita M. Hessenauer ---------------------------------------------------------- Anita M. Hessenauer is a freelance writer residing in Dublin, Ohio. She has published […]
HEY COLUMBUS! Mark your calendars: Saturday, April 27th (Indie Bookstore Day) we'll be hosting another INDIE BOOKSTORE CRAWL! How it works: Visit 5 of the 9 participating stores and be […]
SPACE (Small Press & Alternative Comics Expo)Saturday, April 27& Sunday, April 28, 202410AM to 6 PM Saturday10AM to 5 PM SundayRhodes Center at the Ohio Expo Center and State FairFree […]
We are excited to welcome author & illustrator David Michael Butler for his first appearance in celebration of the one-year anniversary of Where Love Lives. Michael's picture book (ages 3+) […]
Join us on Independent Bookstore Day - Saturday, April 27th. We are delighted to have children's' author. Teri Lott, with us from 10am to 6pm. She will have her wonderful […]
Join us as we celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with Tim Bowers! Tim will be at Paragraphs Bookstore on April 27th at 10:30am for Independent Bookstore Day in partnership with the Ohioana Library Association! […]
Join us as we celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with Marcy Campbell! Marcy will be at Paragraphs Bookstore on April 27th at 12:00pm for Independent Bookstore Day in partnership with the Ohioana Library Association! […]
Throughout 2024: The Ohio Poetry Association in partnership with Poets Against Racism & Hate are conducting a whistle-stop poetry tour of Underground Railroad stations throughout Ohio. A series of poetry readings at historic sites […]
Join us for Poetry Potluck at the Brown Family Environmental Center, 9781 Laymon Road in Gambier on Saturday, April 27 from 2pm -4pm. Guest poet Frances Cannon will read some […]
The National League of American Pen Women Ohio Branch wants to invite you to our Biennial Reception on April 27, 6:30 to 8:30 PM, at the Cultural Arts Center, 139 […]
Join us as we welcome award-winning author, Mindy McGinnis for an author visit and autograph signing. Books will be available to purchase courtesy of Cover to Cover Children's Books.
Using a puppet, recite a favorite poem or an original, or come to listen and enjoy refreshments. Puppets provided or bring your own. Granville Center for the Arts […]
The Central Ohio Branch of the National League of American Pen Women announces it will have a reception of professional women artists from several disciplines on April 28th, from 5 […]
