Evenings with Authors
Nationally known writers read and discuss their most recent books. Past authors include: John Updike, Toni Morrison, Chuck Klosterman, Jodi Picoult, and more. Each author gives a 50-minute reading, which is followed by a question-and-answer period. A book signing and reception follow the reading. Our Evenings with Authors series is divided into two seasons: Winter/Spring (January–May) and Fall (September–November).

Literary Picnics
Picnic under the evening summer sun as writers with Ohio connections read and discuss their most recent books. Past authors include Jennifer Crusie, Ann Hagedorn, Andrew Hudgins, and Karen Harper. Each author gives a 50-minute reading, followed by a question and answer period and a book signing.

The Thurber Birthday Gala
Our annual fund-raising event. We celebrate James Thurber's December birthday in style with a different theme each year, fine food, and performances you have to see to believe. Past Birthdays have featured Andy Borowitz, Christopher Buckley, Alan Zweibel and performances by several of Columbus' arts organizations.

Special Events
Special events include our non-series readings, special book publication celebrations for local authors, and much, much more! Events range from intimate breakfasts with authors to blow-out readings with the top names. Past special events include a reading with Garrison Keillor, a luncheon with Jeffrey Steingarten, and a breakfast with Jon Katz.