Coming soon ...

Below is a sneak peek of who we'll be hosting in the weeks ahead. And of course, you can view all upcoming author events at cuyahogalibrary.org/classes-events/author-events.

Merlin Sheldrake

Wed, Sep 30/ 7 PM

Parma-Snow Branch

Min Jin Lee

The acclaimed author and National Book Award finalist (Pachinko) visits to discuss American Hagwon.

Each ticket ($35 plus fees) includes event admission, a copy of American Hagwon and a donation to the Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation.

Mon, Oct 5 / 7 PM

Parma-Snow Branch

Eric Ripert in conversation with

Chef Rocco Whalen

The chef and co-owner of New York's internationally acclaimed seafood restaurant Le Bernardin, which has held three stars from the Michelin Guide since 2005, will discuss Mindful Cooking. He will be in conversation with Rocco Whalen, who returned to his hometown of Cleveland to open the award-winning restaurant, Fahrenheit.

Each ticket ($35 plus fees) includes event admission, a copy of Mindful Cooking and a donation to the Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation.

Thu, Oct 8 / 7 PM
Parma-Snow Branch

Cleveland Book Fest

Keith O'Brien

Wed, Sep 23 / 7 PM

Middleburg Heights Branch

Jim Shepard in conversation with Paula McLain

The National Jewish Book Award finalist and author of eight novels - including The Book of Aron - has a new collection of cataclysmic short stories, The Queen of Bad Influences, featuring irony, compassion and withering humor.

Wed, Sep 23 / 7 PM
Beachwood Branch

Chuck Klosterman

Wed, Sep 23 / 7 PM

 Parma-Snow Branch

Upcoming author visits at a branch near you

Learn the true stories behind Dolly Parton's famous songs, a PhD in ecology explores the wonderful world of fungi and more this month.

Scott Simon and
Dr. Gregory Stock in conversation with Regina Brett

Tue, Sep 22 / 7 PM

Parma-Snow Branch

Joanna Hardis

The cognitive behavioral therapist who has been quoted by The Today Show, Self, and Well and Good magazines, will discuss her book on the topic of raising emotionally resilient children.

Tue, Sep 22 / 7 PM
Orange Branch

Tue, Oct 13 / 7 PM
Brooklyn Branch

Sat, Nov 21 / 11 AM

North Olmsted Branch

Matt Grace

Thu, Sep 24 / 7 PM

Middleburg Heights Branch

Jim Harold

The podcaster and author returns with an all-new collection of true ghost stories gathered over nearly two decades of hosting Jim Harold's Campfire.

Tue, Sep 29 / 7 PM
Fairview Park Branch

Thu, Oct 15 / 7 PM
Independence Branch

Mon, Oct 26 / 7 PM

Parma Heights Branch

Wed, Oct 28 / 7 PM

Chagrin Falls Branch

Annie Zaleski

Wed, Sep 30 / 7 PM

Brook Park Branch

Tue, Oct 13 / 7 PM

Bedford Branch

Tue, Oct 20 / 7 PM

Parma-Powers Branch

Thu, Nov 19 / 7 PM

Fairview Park Branch

Mark Dawidziak

From the page to the silver screen, explore the beloved Stephen King story The Shawshank Redemption.

Wed, Sep 30 / 7 PM
Parma-Powers Branch

Library Speakers Consortium virtual visits

Cuyahoga County Public Library has partnered with the Library Speakers Consortium to bring you virtual conversations with bestselling authors and thought leaders from across industries.

Lucky Diaz

The Grammy Award-winning artist and children's author will discuss his bilingual picture book, Paletero Man.

Thu, Sep 24 / 7 PM

Thu, Sep 24 / 8 PM