An evening with Felicia Day

Willis Education Center Auditorium
Saturday, October 15 @ 7 PM

Felicia Day is an actor, producer, writer and gamer who has appeared in numerous television shows and films. She is well known for her roles on the hit CW show “Supernatural,” SyFy series “The Magicians,” Netflix’s reboot of “Mystery Science Theater 3000,” and Joss Whedon’s Emmy-winning Internet musical “Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog” (be sure to check out our FREE screening at the Strand -- more below!).

Day is the author of the New York Times bestselling books, You’re Never Weird on The Internet (Almost) and Embrace Your Weird: Face Your Fears and Unleash Creativity. She is also the author of graphic novel The Guild, based on her seminal web series of the same name. “The Guild” ran for six seasons and won numerous awards for web video excellence,  garnering a PGA nomination for best web series. Day currently works as an actor, producer, writer and streamer.

As a pre-cursor to Day’s event, we will offer a free movie night on Tuesday, October 4, at the historic Strand Theatre featuring Joss Whedon’s internet-only mini-musical “Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog.” Featuring Felicia Day, Neal Patrick Harris and Nathan Fillion, this 2008 internet-released miniseries has reached cult-classic following levels and will be preceded by a friendly trivia competition.g

Meet author Damon Mosley

Delaware Main Library
Thursday, September 22 @ 7 PM

Join us for a conversation with local author Damon Mosley and the Delaware African American Heritage Council, followed by a meet and greet and book signing of Mosley’s new book, “Smile for We!”

Mosley created this book as part of a movement to stop the negative stereotypes of Black men seen in movies and on TV. He wants to help the world see Black men in a different light, so he grabbed his camera and went outside to find beauty in the US. As more teens are caught up in violence, he hopes the book can also serve as a positive influence, full of role models for younger generations.

In advance of his appearance, Damon Mosley will be our special guest on Off the Shelf on Friday, September 23; be sure to tune in on WDLR 96.7 FM at 9 am!

The evening’s discussion will be followed by a meet and greet, and a book signing of “Smile for We.” Be sure to sign up to receive updates for this event!

A conversation with Tommy Orange

Saturday, November 12 @ 7 PM

In an engaging fireside chat at Orange Branch Library, author Tommy Orange will delve into his writing process, the themes of Native American culture that inform his work, and his experience as a debut novelist. Seating is limited, but registration is free. Doors will open at 6:30.

Orange is the author of the New York Times bestselling novel There There, a multi-generational, relentlessly paced story about a side of America few of us have ever seen: the lives of urban Native Americans. There There was one of The New York Times Book Review’s 10 Best Books of the Year, won the Center for Fiction’s First Novel Prize and the Pen/Hemingway Award, was longlisted for the National Book Award, and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. In preparation for Orange's visit, please join us as we discuss There There at Books & Brews at Olentangy River Brewing on Wednesday, September 21!

Best-selling author Neal Shusterman

Coming February 8, 2023!

Neal Shusterman will join DCDL at our new Liberty Branch Library in 2023! Shusterman is the New York Times best-selling author of over thirty novels for children, teens, and adults. He won the 2015 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature for Challenger Deep. His novel, Scythe, was a 2017 Michael L. Printz Honor book and is in development with Universal Studios as a feature film.

Shusterman co-wrote his most recent novel, Dry, with his son Jarrod, and in addition to being on numerous award lists, Dry is currently in development with Paramount Pictures. His latest novel, Game Changer, is in development with Netflix as a TV series, and he is co-writing the pilot episode.

Shusterman has earned a reputation as a storyteller and dynamic speaker. We hope you'll join us for what promises to be an unforgettable night!

THANK YOU!

We are grateful to partner organizations Friends of the Library, Beanbag Books, and Delaware City Schools for helping to make these programs possible!