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Readings Corner

Part of Meet an Author, Be an Author

2025-10-18 11:00:00 2025-10-18 15:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Readings Corner Join us in to hear readings from some of your favorite local authors! Check out the schedule below. All readings are short, and are safe for listeners of all ages. Central Library -

Saturday, October 18
11:00am - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-18 11:00:00 2025-10-18 15:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Readings Corner Join us in to hear readings from some of your favorite local authors! Check out the schedule below. All readings are short, and are safe for listeners of all ages. Central Library -

Join us in to hear readings from some of your favorite local authors! Check out the schedule below. All readings are short, and are safe for listeners of all ages.

Readings from featured authors will take place in the Simon Reading Room, located in the beautiful and historic part of the library building that is over 100 years old!

Readings Schedule:

11:15-11:50 a.m. Children’s Books & All Ages Graphic Novels

  • Akilah Darden 
  • Ryan Mendenhall 
  • Tia Tieman 
  • Katie Andrews Potter 
  • Naun Cerrato 
  • Ron Braun 

11:55 a.m.- 12:50 p.m. Fiction

  • Robin Lee Lovelace 
  • Paulette Brooks 
  • Brady J. Sadler 
  • Bradley McKibben 
  • Spencer Hixon 
  • Jane Hartsock 
  • Callie J. Smith 
  • J. Michael Iddins 
  • Téa Franco 

12:55-1:15 p.m. Young Adult (YA)

  • Macayla Dawn 
  • K.R.S. McEntire 
  • Casey Glanders 

1:20-2:15 p.m. Nonfiction

  • Felicia Grady 
  • Ciara Ward 
  • Lorraine Eloms 
  • Kelly Weger 
  • Sam Albano 
  • Bonnie Clevering 
  • Ashley Watson 
  • Edward Fujawa 
  • Zola Lamothe 

2:20-2:55 p.m. Memoir & Poetry

    • Alycia Corpiel 
    • Tawn Parent 
    • Diane Hartman 
    • Elise Tegegne 
    • Luke Austin Daugherty 
    • Samantha Fain 

    Be sure to check out the local author book fair and workshops throughout the day at Meet an Author, Be an Author!!

    AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adults |

    EVENT TYPE: | Story Time | Author Visit |

    TAGS: | Meet an Author Be an Author |

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    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.

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