# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Discover Your Local Authors
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 01:30 pm – Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Celebrate the voices in your community! Spend an inspiring afternoon with local authors Bruce Ballister, Gina R. Briggs, Melanie A. Rawls, and Shannon Richard as they share short readings from their published works across a variety of genres. After the readings, enjoy a relaxed meet and greet where you can chat with the authors, ask questions, and have your books signed.

Whether you are an avid reader, an aspiring writer or simply curious about local talent, this event is the perfect way to connect with the literary community close to home—and uncover your next favorite story.

Author books will be available for purchase, or bring your own for signing.

Don’t miss the earlier session at Lake Jackson Branch Library on May 16, featuring Doug Alderson, Annie B. Jones, Arionne Nettles, and M.R. Street for another afternoon of captivating readings and personal connections with local authors.

Find out more at LeonCountyLibrary.org/LocalAuthors
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tallahassee/discover-your-local-authors/200030118496228
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, Meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Tallahassee
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 200 W Park Ave, Tallahassee, FL, United States, Florida 32301
- **lat**: 30.44284
- **long**: -84.28389
- **full address**: 200 W Park Ave, Tallahassee, FL, United States, Florida 32301

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Discover Your Local Authors being held?
  - **A:** Discover Your Local Authors takes place on Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 200 W Park Ave, Tallahassee, FL, United States, Florida 32301.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Discover Your Local Authors?
  - **A:** Discover Your Local Authors is organized by LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library System.

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