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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Color author photo and "Prequel" book cover

SOLD OUT–Ticketed Event: Rachel Maddow

Host of the Emmy Award-winning “Rachel Maddow Show” on MSNBC, Rachel Maddow discusses her #1 New York Times bestseller, “Prequel.” In this riveting work of history, Maddow traces the fight to preserve American democracy back to World War II, when a handful of committed public servants and brave private citizens thwarted far-right plotters trying to steer our nation toward an alliance with the Nazis.

Saturday, May 31, 2025
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
The Pageant
"Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club" book cover and color author photo

Martha Hall Kelly

Inspired by true events, acclaimed novelist Martha Hall Kelly presents a World War II novel about hope and the power of storytelling. The Smith sisters are faced with the impossible task of holding their failing family farm together while German U-boats lurk off the shore of Martha’s Vineyard. In an attempt at normalcy, the girls start a book club, which grows both in members and influence. But all that is put at risk by a mysterious man who washes ashore and whispers of a spy in their midst. Who in their tight-knit island community can they trust?

Tuesday, June 3, 2025
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Clark Family Branch
"The Dark Maestro" book cover and color author photo

Brendan Slocumb

Bestselling author of “The Violin Conspiracy,” Brendan Slocumb presents a moving story about the indomitable human spirit. Curtis Wilson is a cello prodigy, growing up in the Southeast D.C. projects with a drug dealer for a father. But through determination and talent, Curtis claws his way out of his challenging circumstances and rises to unimagined heights in the classical music world. When his father testifies against his old bosses, Curtis must enter the witness protection program to survive. After his identity is revealed, Curtis must use his unique musical ability to save his family.

Thursday, June 5, 2025
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Clark Family Branch
"The Day the Crayons Made Friends" book cover and color author photo

Drew Daywalt

The hilarious Crayons from the #1 bestselling "The Day the Crayons Quit" are back for another adventure—and this time they explore Duncan's room. From Red Crayon who fulfills his dream of driving a firetruck, to Blue Crayon, who meets a fashion doll desperately in need of a head, to fan favorite Esteban, who is off to tame a teddy bear (or as he would call it, a wild beast), each crayon has an exciting story to share about the new objects they’ve met and the new adventures they’ve had. Will they want to leave the crayon box for good after they make new friends?

Sunday, June 8, 2025
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Clark Family Branch
"Submersed" book cover and color author photo

Matthew Gavin Frank

“Submersed” begins with an investigation into the beguiling subculture of amateur backyard submarine-builders. Weaving together elements of true crime, the strange history of the submarine, and the mythology of the deep sea, Frank attempts to get to the bottom of this niche compulsion to chase the extreme. What he comes to interrogate are the unexpected overlaps between the human desire to descend into deep water, and a penchant for unspeakable violence–culminating with the story of submarine inventor Peter Madsen’s murder of journalist Kim Wall.

Monday, June 9, 2025
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Clark Family Branch
"King of Ashes" book cover and color author photo

Ticketed Event: S. A. Cosby

Award-winning, bestselling author S. A. Cosby returns with “King of Ashes,” a Godfather-inspired Southern crime epic. When Roman Carruthers is summoned home after his father’s car accident, he finds his younger brother, Dante, in debt to dangerous criminals. It soon becomes clear that the crash that landed their father in a coma was no accident. To save his family, Roman must go to work for the criminals. But Roman is far less of a pushover than the gangsters realize.

Thursday, June 12, 2025
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Clark Family Branch