Henry Ford Centennial Library announces Author Talk lineup for November and December
Published Nov. 13, 2026
The Dearborn Public Library will welcome authors in November and December at the Henry Ford Centennial Library, 16301 Michigan Ave, for the library’s popular Author Talk series.
November Author Talks
Aya Khalil and Bayan Lahham will host a youth reading, followed by a sale and signing of their new book for children up to age 3 titled “A Party of Colors.” The event will take place Monday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Henry Ford Centennial Library. The book, illustrated by Olivia Aserr, is a Steamworks book. The reading and Q&A session will be followed by a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) craft.
Author and critic Alan Sepinwall will speak in a virtual session about his new book “A Journey Into The Twilight Zone With TVs First Visionary." The event is free and open to patrons and attendees on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. The discussion will take place virtually on Zoom and at the HFCL's auditorium. The talk will also be recorded and available after the event.
Sepinwall is a New York Times bestselling author and the creator, writer, producer, and narrator of The Twilight Zone. Registration is required.
December Author Talks
Author and journalist William D. Cohan will host a virtual author talk on Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 6:30 p.m. about his new book “Money to Burn: The Unvarnished Truth about Leon Black, Apollo, and the Rise of a New Wall Street.” The book traces Apollo Global Management's rise in private equity through founder Leon Black, and highlights Black's aggressive financial strategies, immense wealth generation, and the controversies, including his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, that ultimately forced his resignation as CEO.
The discussion will take place virtually on Zoom and at the HFCL's auditorium. Registration is required.
On Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026, patrons and attendees can join a virtual conversation with author Claire Stapleton, who will be discussing her new book titled “Don’t Be Evil: Bad Bosses, Fake Promises, and My Escape From Big Tech.”
Stapleton’s book highlights her 12-year evolution from a Google marketing leader to an outspoken critic, culminating in her leadership of the 2018 employee walkout.
Participants can join virtually or attend in person in HFCL’s auditorium. Registration is required.
More information on any of the library’s Author Talk series is available at DearbornLibrary.org or by calling 313-943-2330. To learn about upcoming events and announcements, follow the Dearborn Public Library on Facebook and Instagram.
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