Meet The Author

Discover a new author or reconnect with an old favorite with the Library’s Meet the Author series. Authors introduce their works, discuss the creative process, and take time for questions and answers from the audience. Meet the Author programs take place in the Main Library Auditorium. Admission is free and open to everyone, and books are available for purchase and signing.

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Meet the Author- Mystery of Mysteries: The Death and Life of Edgar Allen Poe

Book by Mark Dawidziak The circumstances surrounding Edgar Allen Poe’s death on October 7, 1849, are as mysterious and macabre as the tales he wrote. Author Mark Dawidziak, fresh from the International Edgar Allen Poe Festival in Baltimore, will stop by to discuss the life and untimely end of Poe, the consummate master of horror […] Read More

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Meet the Author- Wandering Spark

Book by Kyle Robinson. Wandering Spark is a gripping, emotional, self-reflecting page-turner that explores the depths of our human spirit, demonstrating how our past struggles can be a catalyst to bring out the best in ourselves. Kyle Robinson is a graduate of Kent State University and Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. When he isn’t […] Read More

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Meet the Author- If I Can- You Can

Author and motivational speaker, William Aden, tells his story to provide hope for today’s youth who may be struggling. Read More

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Meet The Author- What’s the Deal with Dead Man’s Curve?

As a reporter for The Plain Dealer and News-Herald, Jim Sweeney was surprised by the number of good questions about Cleveland that didn’t have any good answers.  What’s the Deal with Dead Man’s Curve is a collection of thoughtful and entertaining stories inspired by the research of the veteran journalist and Cleveland native.  Books will […] Read More

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Meet the Author- Empire Builders: An Illustrated History of the Rise and Fall of Cleveland’s Van Sweringen Brothers

Book by Lauren Pacini. Despite being born into poverty, the Van Sweringen brothers amassed a vast fortune in real estate and railroad developments. After establishing the affluent garden suburb of Shaker Heights, they built the 52-story Terminal Tower in 1927 at the height of their success. Architectual photographer and local history author Lauren R. Pacini […] Read More

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Meet the Author- 14 Gea Lane

Novel by Carolyn Anderson. In 1964, a magnificent eight-unit apartment building, the finest in the area, named "14 Gea Lane" opened. Amidst relationship hurdles, health issues, family dynamics, and workplace challenges, the interlaced stories of the exclusive list of tenants unfold in a whirlwind of conflict and drama, offering a riveting exploration of resilience and […] Read More

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Meet the Author- Alchemy of Emotions: A Black Women’s Workbook

Join Dr. C. Jackson-Howard, acclaimed author and holistic wellness expert, for a transformative exploration into the alchemy of happiness. In this session we will delve into the interconnected realms of the soul, spirit, and body to uncover the secrets of a joyful existence through the unique blend of holistic wellness and emotional intelligence that Dr. […] Read More