Local Authors

Please join us for an author event with David Silver, author of The Farm at Black Mountain College, when he returns to Claremont Branch for a book signing, reading, and Q&A.

Local poet Norma Smith will read from her work, then sit for an interview and discussion. 

Clearly Meant reading & interview series joins Beast Crawl, the annual downtown Oakland literary festival. 

Poets Joyce E. Young, Tim Xonnelly, Jair "The Literary Masturbator", Maureen Hurley, and host Glenn Ingersoll will be celebrating nine years of the Claremont Branch series during Leg 2 (5:30-6:30pm) of the Beast Crawl. The reading will take place at Itani Ramen, 1736 Telegraph Ave (at 18th St). 

Join Janet Byron and Bob Johnson, co-authors of the best-selling Berkeley Walks, for a walk in the Elmwood District. While the area is highly regarded for its tree-lined streets and fine architecture, few know about the many famous (and infamous) people who lived here. Come with us on the level 1.5-mile jaunt to learn more. Afterward signed copies of Berkeley Walks will be available for purchase so you can explore more of Berkeley’s secrets. 

Listen to author, professional organizer, and certified life coach, Shira Gill, in conversation with local designer, Leila Nichols, about her latest book, Organized Living. After their conversation, Shira will field questions from the audience.

Pegasus Books will be available afterwards to sell Shira Gill's books for signing.

Saturday, May 18, 2:00-3:00 PM at the Central Library, 2090 Kittredge Street, Berkeley, CA 94704. Event will happen in The Mystery Room.

Berkeley has long prided itself as a hub of creativity and culture. But how did this relatively small city earn its globally recognized reputation as a center of influential experimentation? Who are the people and events that imbued Berkeley with such symbolic power?

Tim Xonnelly reads his poetry, followed by an interview & discussion. 

Author Lio Min will read from and talk about their moving young adult book Beating Heart Baby. This is also part of our celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month! West Branch Community Meeting Room. May 18th, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. This program is for teens and young adults--but all are welcomed!

Central is hosting the Bay Area Book Festival Family Day! All day throughout the library, we will have a host of sessions featuring amazing children's and young adult authors.

Plus it's Free Comic Book Day, featuring free comics, crafts, and demos with LudoSport Lightsaber! 

Find the whole lineup at https://www.baybookfest.org/familyday/schedule/