Author Events

Author Events

Author Visits & Book Clubs

Virtual author events

Virtual Author Talk: Amor Towles

Sep 27th | 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Online Event
Tune in as we chat online with New York Times bestselling author Amor Towles about his incredible body of work.

Virtual Author Talk: Rick Steves

Oct 10th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Event
Join guidebook author and legendary TV host Rick Steves as he shares the latest in smart European travel!

Virtual Author Talk: Ruth Ware

Oct 18th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online Event
You’re invited to tune in as we chat with Ruth Ware, New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in Cabin 10 and The It Girl.

Virtual Author Talk: John Irving

Oct 26th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Event
Join us for an intimate conversation with international bestselling author John Irving as he chats about not only his most recent…

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Distinguished Author Series

The Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) is proud to host the yearly Distinguished Author Series. SCCLD welcomes three writers whose works spark thought-provoking ideas and conversations. Each of these barrier-breaking authors comes from a different and diverse background, with stories that will captivate and inspire.

Each author presentation or moderated talk will be followed by an audience participation opportunity for questions and answers.

The Distinguished Author Series is Free and open to the public.

SCCLD would like to thank the Santa Clara County Library District Foundation for its generosity in supporting the Distinguished Author Series.

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Silicon Valley Reads

Silicon Valley Reads is a community engagement program that features books and an annual theme to bring people together by providing more than 100 free, public events each year in February and March. Events for all ages include author talks, book clubs, art/music events, community activities, arts and crafts, movies, and creative events or activities based on the theme each year.

 

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