Wright Library welcomes local and nationally-renowned authors for book talks and poignant discussion through a variety of in-person and virtual programs.
Events & Series
Learn about author series & topics below, or visit the Wright Library Calendar for a list of every program each month.
Author Talks Online
An on-going series from Wright Library and the Library Speakers Consortium, funded by the Wright Library Foundation.
Livestreamed talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. Register to watch an Author Talk Online live, or peruse the archive to watch an archived program.
Registrants also have the opportunity to submit questions to the author and will receive reminder emails for the live event.
When Women Ran Fifth Avenue
December 8 | Julie Satow, author of "When Women Ran Fifth Avenue," will speak at Wright Library as part of Jewish Dayton's annual Cultural Arts & Book Series.
RSVP for When Women Ran Fifth Avenue | Jewish Dayton Cultural Arts & Book Series
Far Hills Speaker Series
Fall and Spring
All history is local history. Whether you are a history buff or just interested in learning more about the place you live, the Far Hills Speaker Series has engaging stories for everyone. Presenters include local authors and historians that bring you insights into Dayton and Oakwood history, often exploring Dayton's role in a global picture. The Far Hills Speaker Series is a partnership between Wright Library and the Oakwood Historical Society. Upcoming Far Hills Speaker Series programs.
Dayton Literary Peace Prize
November
Each November, Wright Library welcomes a Dayton Literary Peace Prize winner or runner-up for a special author presentation. Read more about the Dayton Literary Peace Prize Author Visit - we hope you will join us in 2025!
Read titles by past DLPP authors when you search the library catalog or visit the special DLPP Authors section at Wright Library.
Past Author Events (2024):
- A Conversation with Ben Fountain - Dayton Literary Peace Prize runner-up (2024 November 8)
- Dayton Ghosts & Legends with Author Sara Kaushal (2024 November 7)
- Victory in the Pacific: Local Veterans and their Role in WWII with Ken Serey (Far Hills Speaker Series)(2024 September 15)
- Signposts of Dying with Dr. Martha Jo Atkins (2024 May 4)
- Near Death, Rescue, & the Search for Meaning with Dean & Rose Waggenspack (2024 May 2)
- Her Eyes Were on the Stars with Jennifer Sommer (2024 March 9)
- Muppets in Moscow with Natasha Rogoff (Jewish Dayton Cultural Arts & Book Series) (2024 February 8)
- Author Talks Online at Wright Library - watch an archived program