Notification #1

The Chaney Branch is closed for interior painting until November 9th. Learn More 
Menu
Behind the book

Detroit Public Library Author Talks

The Detroit Public Library coordinates in-person and virtual engagements with renowned authors across Detroit's large, diverse library system. Author events are free and not ticketed, but you can register on Eventbrite to receive updates and reminders about events. Seats are available on a first-come, first-term basis. Copies of books may be available for purchase from a local bookstore.

Click on any author event below to be taken to the Eventbrite page for additional details.

In-Person Author Talks

Item 1 of 1

Author Webinars & Online Events

Did you know that the Detroit Public Library provides access to an archive of over 100 author webinars through the Library Speakers Consortium? Hear award winning authors across genres discuss their books on-demand.

Library Speakers Consortium Webinars & Online Events

You can also view upcoming live author webinars in the event scroller below.

Upcoming Virtual Webinars

All Virtual Author Events
Item 1 of 1
All Virtual Author Events

Get the latest from DPL in your inbox!

Subscribe to our newsletter