Adult Programs

Author and Speaker Programs

Each month the Gwinnett County Public Library 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.

In-Person Program
Author event at Gwinnett Library, June 12, 7pm.

Join Grace Helena Walz as she discusses her Southern rom-com novel, Southern by Design.

In-Person Program
Katherine Scott Crawford event at Duluth Library, June 24.

Join award-winning author Katherine Scott Crawford as she discusses her historical fiction novel, The Miniaturist’s Assistant.

In-Person Program
Omar Tyree author event, Snellville Library, July 1.

Join New York Times Best-Selling author Omar Tyree, as he discusses his bestselling novel Flyy Girl.

In-Person Program
Daniel Black book event flyer at Snellville Library

Join award-winning author Daniel Black as he discusses his novel, Issac’s Song, about a young queer Black man finding his voice in 1980s Chicago.

In-Person Program
Jane Austen's Bookshelf event at Duluth Library July 24.

Join author and History Channel’s Pawn Stars rare books specialist, Rebecca Romney, as she discusses her book Jane Austen’s Bookshelf.

In-Person Program
Valerie Burns author event, July 29, Snellville Library.

Get ready for a murder mystery with a dash of romance and a whole lot of cake! Although it’s book four in the Baker Street Mystery series, Icing on the Murder can be read as a standalone!

In-Person Program
LaDarrion Williams book event at Duluth Library.

Celebrate the release of Bones at the Crossroads with USA Today and New York Times bestselling YA fantasy author LaDarrion Williams.

Services & Programs

In-Person Program
Writers Workshop event at Lilburn Library, June 21.

Learn more about writing, network with other writers, and listen to accomplished authors offer tips to improve your writing.

In-Person Program
Book Club event featuring The Treasure Hunters Club.

Join us for a unique book club experience at your favorite local growler bar! This month’s selection is Tom Ryan’s murder mystery The Treasure Hunters Club.

In-Person Program
Color workshop at Gwinnett County Public Library, June 26.

Celebrate your individuality and curate confidence through color! Walking into your closet and getting dressed for any occasion should be fun, not frustrating.

Online Program
Virtual book club featuring 'The Art Thief', July 8.

Join us at 7 pm on the second Tuesday of the month! In July, we’ll discuss The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel.

In-Person Program
Color and Modern Art Lecture, July 9 Duluth Library

Join art professor Dr. Janet Stephens to explore the history of color in art.

In-Person Program
Dressing the Part: Regency Fashion Event at Library.

Step into the world of Jane Austen and enjoy this lively presentation on the clothing that defined an age!

In-Person Program
Writers workshop event, July 19, Lilburn Branch.

Learn more about writing, network with other writers, and listen to accomplished authors offer tips to improve your writing.

Online Program
ATL Reads Virtual Book Club meeting flyer.

Join us at 7 pm on the second Tuesday of the month! In August, we’ll discuss Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James.

Online Program
Virtual book club: The Great Gatsby, Sept 9, 7pm.

Join us at 7 pm on the second Tuesday of the month! In September, we’ll discuss The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

View Past Events & Programs

Author Talk with Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon | No One Is Self-Made

Entrepreneur, Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon, discusses her book “No One is Self-Made.” This inspirational guide dares to dismantle the myth of individualism and reveals how collective support can lead to success.

Author Talk with Colleen Oakley | Jan and Dan at the End of the World
Author Talk with Elaine Weiss | Spell Freedom
Author Talk with Teresa J. Speight | Black Flora
Author Talk with Josh Malerman | Incidents Around the House