Author Events

Did you know we have the biggest, number one author event series in the country? Each month the St. Louis County Library Foundation brings bestselling and award-winning authors from a variety of genres to the library, offering readers exclusive opportunities to meet and engage with their favorite writers.

Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Seating is limited; early arrival is highly recommended. Books for signing will be available for purchase at the events. For more information, please call 314-994-3300.

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“Al Roker’s Recipes to LIve By: Easy, Memory-Making Family Dishes for Every Occasion” book cover and color author photo

Postponed: SOLD OUT – Ticketed Event: Al Roker

Due to an unexpected personal matter, Al Roker has had to postpone his event at the Clark Family Branch on Friday evening. We are working on a possible date for a rescheduled event in December. If we cannot reschedule, ticket purchases will be refunded. We apologize for the disappointment. Ticket holders will be contacted via email when more information is available. TODAY Show cohost and America’s favorite weatherman, Al Roker, welcomes us into his kitchen where a good conversation or a needed dose of laughter always starts with something great to eat. Full of cheerful family photos and Al’s frank, witty opinions on food and cooking, “Al Roker’s Recipes to Live By” is sure to become the most well-thumbed cookbook on your shelf, whether you’re a beginner home cook or a seasoned chef.

Friday, November 22, 2024
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Clark Family Branch
“Business or Pleasure” book cover and color author photo of Rachel Lynn Solomon

Rachel Lynn Solomon

Bestselling author Rachel Lynn Solomon shares a steamy romantic comedy. Chandler Cohen has never felt more like the ghost in "ghostwriter" until she attends a signing for a book she wrote—and the author doesn’t even recognize her. Following that with a spectacularly awkward hookup with a charming man she meets at a bar, she decides this is one night better off forgotten. Unfortunately, her next project is ghostwriting a memoir for a C-list actor who now makes a living appearing at fan conventions. Chandler knows him better from their one-night stand of hilarious mishaps.

Thursday, December 5, 2024
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Clark Family Branch
St. Louis Teen Book Festival

St. Louis Teen Book Festival

St. Louis County Library and The Novel Neighbor bookstore are thrilled to host the third annual St. Louis area book festival celebrating teen readers! The St. Louis Teen Book Festival will take place on Saturday, December 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Clark Family Branch in Ladue. The event is free and open to all readers. The festival features book talks, author signings, and meet-and-greet opportunities with 17 of the hottest young adult authors in a variety of genres.

Saturday, December 7, 2024
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Clark Family Branch
"Water, Water" book cover and color author photo of Billy Collins

Ticketed Event: Billy Collins

In this collection of sixty new poems, former Poet Laureate of the United States Billy Collins writes about the beauties and ironies of everyday experience. Common and uncommon events are captured here with equal fascination, be it a cat leaning to drink from a swimming pool, a nurse calling a name in a waiting room, or an astronaut reciting Emily Dickinson from outer space. With his trademark lyrical informality, Collins asks us to slow down and glimpse the elevated in the ordinary, the odd in the familiar. It’s no surprise that The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal both call Collins one of America’s favorite poets.

Friday, December 13, 2024
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Clark Family Branch
"The Note" book cover and color author photo of Alafair Burke

Alafair Burke

In bestselling suspense author Alafair Burke’s latest thriller, a vacation in the Hamptons goes terribly wrong. Growing up, May Hanover was a good girl, always. But even good girls have secrets–and regrets. When it comes to her friendship with Lauren and Kelsey, she’s had her fair share of both. Now the three friends have reunited for a few days of sun and fun in the Hamptons. But when a chance encounter with a pair of strangers leads to an urgent police investigation, May begins to wonder whether Lauren and Kelsey are keeping secrets from her.

Tuesday, January 7, 2025
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Clark Family Branch
"Fresh Start" book cover and color author photo of Gale Galligan

Gale Galligan

From the creator of the bestselling Baby-Sitter’s Club graphic novel adaptations, “Fresh Start” is a funny middle-grade graphic novel about friendship and belonging. Ollie's dad is a diplomat, which means she has lived all over the world. But after moving to Virginia and having a mortifying first day at her new school, Ollie is shocked to learn that her parents are going to buy a house and finally settle in one place. Can Ollie figure out how to both be herself and make real friends when she can't run away from her life?

Thursday, January 9, 2025
6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Clark Family Branch