# Event Details - **Event Name**: Authors! with Daniel Kraus - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Daniel Kraus, co-writer of Guillermo del Toro's The Shape of Water and Trollhunters, joins Authors! to discuss his novel, The Sixth Nik.About this EventDaniel Kraus is a Pulitzer Prize-winning, New York Times bestselling writer of novels, TV, and film. His novel Angel Down was the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction winner, a New York Times Top 10 Book of 2025, and a national bestseller. His novel Whalefall received a front-cover review in the New York Times Book Review, won the Alex Award, was an L.A. Times Book Prize Finalist, and was a Best Book of 2023 from NPR, the New York Times, Amazon, Chicago Tribune, and more.With Guillermo del Toro, he co-authored The Shape of Water, based on the same idea the two created for the Oscar-winning film. Also with del Toro, Kraus co-authored Trollhunters, which was adapted into the Emmy-winning Netflix series. He cowrote The Living Dead and Pay the Piper with legendary filmmaker George A. Romero. Kraus’s The Death and Life of Zebulon Finch was named one of Entertainment Weekly‘s Top 10 Books of the Year. Kraus has won the Bram Stoker Award, Scribe Award, two Odyssey Awards (for both Rotters and Scowler), and has appeared multiple times as Library Guild selections, and more.Kraus’s work has been translated into over 25 languages. He lives with his partner in Chicago. Visit him at danielkraus.com.FAQs:Do tickets include a copy of the book? Yes, (1) ticket includes (1) copy of the featured book.Can tickets be purchased by phone? No, tickets can be purchased online through Eventbrite only.What are my parking options at the event? The Library has a free underground parking garage. The garage entrance is located on Adams St.What time do the doors open? General admission seating begins at 6:30 p.m.Are there assigned seats? No. Seating is general admission. The purchase of a ticket guarantees seating.Is accessible seating available? Accessible seating is available. For arrangements, please call (419) 214-4332 at least one week prior to the event.Will an American Sign Language Interpreter be provided for the event? We are happy to provide an ASL Interpreter for the event - if you require this service, please contact us at (419) 214-4332 at least two weeks before the event so arrangements can be made.What can/can't I bring to the event? Please do not bring outside food/beverages. There is no video recording or flash photography allowed.Will the author hold a book signing after the talk? Yes, the author will be available for a limited signing opportunity after the presentation.Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? Yes, tickets will be scanned at the door. Tickets can be scanned from your phone via your Eventbrite email receipt. Please have your device with the Eventbrite email open for scanning at entry. Screenshots cannot be scanned.Can I get my book if I don’t attend the event? Books may only be obtained at the event. If you are unable to attend, you may give your ticket to someone else to pick it up at the event. Forward them your Eventbrite email receipt so they may collect the book.What is the refund policy? Tickets will be refunded only if the event is canceled.Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? Call the Library at (419) 214-4332 https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/900e0a40-7e87-11f1-957f-f1f06462340d-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf5f5f5-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 06:30 PMDoors?: 07:00 PM - 07:45 PMPresentation?: 07:45 PM - 08:00 PMQ&A?: 08:00 PMAutograph Opportunity - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/toledo/authors-with-daniel-kraus/100001982028003112 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: under_16_with_guardian - door_time: 2026-07-16T22:30:00Z - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Main Library - Toledo Lucas County Public Library - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 28.52, max: 28.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Toledo - **state**: OH - **country**: United States - **location**: Main Library - Toledo Lucas County Public Library - **lat**: 41.654506 - **long**: -83.54009599999999 - **full address**: Main Library - Toledo Lucas County Public Library, 325 North Michigan Street, Toledo, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Authors! with Daniel Kraus - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/5c17dc1e429c141b4a123815fa296fddd46606bb3ef70a67eb36306e2d64e698-rimg-w1200-h628-dcd7d7d7-gmir.jpg?v=1770259588 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Authors! with Daniel Kraus being held? - **A:** Authors! with Daniel Kraus takes place on Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Main Library - Toledo Lucas County Public Library, 325 North Michigan Street, Toledo, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Authors! with Daniel Kraus? - **A:** Authors! with Daniel Kraus is organized by Toledo Lucas County Public Library. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Authors! with Daniel Kraus is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Toledo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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