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Meet an Author, Be an Author

Book Fair, Writing Workshops, & Networking

2024-10-19 10:30:00 2024-10-19 15:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Meet an Author, Be an Author A day all about reading and writing! Meet local authors at the book fair and purchase books from them, listen in to readings from the authors, attend writing workshops and panel discussions, network with other writers and related organizations, and leave inspired! Central Library -

Saturday, October 19
10:30am - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-19 10:30:00 2024-10-19 15:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Meet an Author, Be an Author A day all about reading and writing! Meet local authors at the book fair and purchase books from them, listen in to readings from the authors, attend writing workshops and panel discussions, network with other writers and related organizations, and leave inspired! Central Library -

A day all about reading and writing! Meet local authors at the book fair and purchase books from them, listen in to readings from the authors, attend writing workshops and panel discussions, network with other writers and related organizations, and leave inspired!

Check out the Local Author Book Fair, featuring nearly 50 recently-published writers and their works from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 pm.

Beginning at 11 a.m. attend writing workshops and panel discussions.

  • The Perils & Promises of AI to Literature
  • How to Self-Publish
  • Short Fiction Writing
  • The Writing Process--A Scary but Ultimately Rewarding Journey
  • Canva for Creating Book Covers
  • Ekphrastic Writing Workshop
  • Imagery & Poetic Leaps
  • Crafting Bookmarks with Felt
  • Beyond the Hook: Reeling a Reader into Your Story

Chat with IndyPL Book Selectors, the Indiana Writers Center, the Indiana State Library, Speed City Sisters in Crime, and others in the writing and book world. You can also network with other readers and writers throughout the day!

AND, check out the Readings Cafe starting at 11 a.m., where some of our local authors will be giving readings from their works!

Learn more at Meet an Author, Be an Author.

Central Library

Phone: 317-275-4100

Hours
We're closed Monday October 14
Mon, Oct 14 Closed
Tue, Oct 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Oct 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 19 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 20 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

As the hub of the Indianapolis Public Library system, Central Library showcases renowned architecture and services. The original 1917 building, designed by Paul Cret and constructed of Indiana limestone in the Greek Doric style, was considered one of the most outstanding secular buildings in the U.S. Its six-story glass and steel-framed addition, designed by Evans Woollen, opened in 2007.

Upcoming events

Sun, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Tue, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
This event is full

Wed, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Wed, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Fri, Oct 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Fri, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Fri, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Sat, Oct 19, 10:00am - 11:00am

Sat, Oct 19, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sat, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sun, Oct 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Mon, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Mon, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tue, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Cancelled
Tue, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Wed, Oct 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, Oct 24, 11:00am - 11:45am

Fri, Oct 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Fri, Oct 25, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Sat, Oct 26, 10:00am - 11:00am

Sat, Oct 26, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Sat, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sun, Oct 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Mon, Oct 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Mon, Oct 28, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Tue, Oct 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Tue, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Cancelled
Tue, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Wed, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Fri, Nov 01, 11:00am - 11:30am

Sat, Nov 02, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Cancelled
Mon, Nov 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Tue, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Cancelled
Tue, Nov 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Tue, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Cancelled
Tue, Nov 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm