

Carmichael’s Kids presents bestselling graphic novel author Shannon Hale
Saturday, August 30, 1:00 p.m. • Main Library
Bestselling graphic novel author Shannon Hale (Real Friends, Best Friends, and Friends Forever) is back with a new middle grade graphic novel titled Dream On, about hope, friendship, and heartfelt wishes. Join her for a discussion of her latest work, followed by a book signing. Books will be available for purchase from Carmichael’s Bookstore.

Carmichael’s Bookstore presents Beth Macy, nationally bestselling author of Dopesick
Thu., Oct. 9, 6:30 PM – 8 PM, Main Library

From nationally bestselling author and journalist Beth Macy, comes a powerful new memoir, Paper Girl, that examines the eroding of America's social fabric through the lens of her own family and the changes that have befallen her beloved small Ohio hometown. Join her for a discussion of her latest work, followed by a book signing. Books will be available for purchase from Carmichael’s Bookstore.
This program is presented by MyLibraryU and is free and open to the public. Registration is requested online or by calling (502) 574-1623.

Carmichael’s Bookstore presents journalist and author Megan Greenwell
Thu., Oct. 23, 6:30 PM – 8 PM, Main Library

Bestselling author Megan Greenwell's latest book, Bad Company: Private Equity and the Death of the American Dream, is a timely account of the private equity industry told through the stories of four American workers whose lives and communities were upended by the ruinous effects of private equity takeovers. Greenwell was the first female editor-in-chief of Deadspin and editor of Wired.com. Join her for a discussion of her new book, followed by a signing. Books will be available for purchase from Carmichael’s Bookstore.
This program is presented by MyLibraryU and is free and open to the public. Registration is requested online or by calling (502) 574-1623.

Additional Author Events
Check out our calendar to discover exciting author events happening at our branches this month!
The Craig Buthod Author Series - named in honor of former library director Craig Buthod - is an endowed library program that brings award-winning and New York Times bestselling authors to Louisville. Previously called Authors at the Library, the series was endowed in 2015 by donors to the Library Foundation.
To make a gift to the Craig Buthod Author Series endowment:
