Eliot Kleinberg Author Talk Comes to Wellington November 10 |
Explore Hypocrite’s Row at a registered Wellington library event |
An upcoming author talk will bring South Florida journalist and author Eliot Kleinberg to Wellington Branch for a conversation about his book, Hypocrite’s Row: The Adventures of Nate Moran.
The library lists the event for Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Meeting Room at 1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington.
It is part of the current Wellington library events calendar, with registration required.
The author’s own speaking calendar also lists a November 10 Wellington appearance discussing the book and Prohibition.
Book a place through the library
Use the official event page to check current availability and register.
A cached search result may show an old registration countdown or seat total, so rely on the live booking page and your confirmation instead.
The program is categorized for all ages and is listed under the Storytellers Collective and Sponsored by the Friends.
Books will be available for purchase, according to the library.
The listing does not establish a price, accepted payment methods or a guaranteed signing arrangement.
If one of those details matters to your visit, ask the organizer before arriving.
The event contact is Taylor Tierney at ttierney@pbclibrary.org, and the Wellington Branch’s main number is 561-790-6070.
A practical way to prepare
An author event can be enjoyable whether you are already reading the book or are deciding whether it belongs on your reading list.
Look over the official book information before the session and note one subject you would like to understand better.
Readers might be curious about the relationship between historical research and fiction, the development of a character, or the choice of a setting.
Those are suggested listening prompts, not promises about the event’s exact discussion or format.
If you have read the novel, avoid revealing major plot developments when talking with people who have not.
Bring a small notebook if you find it helpful to record a title, research lead or idea to revisit. |
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Leave room for the conversation
If audience questions are invited, a short, focused question gives the speaker room to respond.
Try asking about one writing decision rather than combining several questions with a long account of your own experience.
Listen to earlier answers so you can avoid repeating a point the discussion has already covered.
Someone new to author events can simply listen; there is no need to prepare a question to take part in the outing.
Book-club members could each choose a different aspect of the discussion to remember and compare notes afterward.
Keep any later conversation separate from assumptions about what the author intended unless he has explained it himself.
Plan the visit
Allow time to arrive, find the Meeting Room and settle in before the scheduled start.
If you need accessibility accommodations or have a specific seating question, contact the branch in advance.
Keep your registration confirmation handy and silence phone notifications during the program.
Ask staff about photography or recording rather than assuming either is permitted.
Check the library’s current page again before leaving home for any changes.
The branch lists a Veterans Day closure on Wednesday, November 11; do not shift this Tuesday event to the holiday when entering it in your calendar.
After the talk, ask library staff about finding related reading or other upcoming author programs.
The accompanying AI-generated illustrations show generic books and an event setup, not Kleinberg, his book cover, actual participants or the Wellington Branch interior. |
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I had not heard of Nate Moran before, but the Prohibition angle sounds promising. I might borrow the book before the talk if Wellington has a copy.
kim_87Checking the catalog is a good idea. If Wellington’s copy is out, you might be able to place a hold from another branch.
The suggested questions about research and character development are useful. I often think of something to ask only after a library talk is over.
My mother likes local history and lives close to the branch. I will tell her about the November 10 talk, though we will check for seats first.
That sounds like a lovely outing for her. Checking the live library booking page first is the best way to confirm availability.
I would like to know whether the discussion assumes everyone has finished Hypocrite’s Row. The spoiler reminder makes me think I can attend without reading it first.
Alan C.I’m going without reading it first. Hopefully they keep any plot twists out of the discussion.
The Wellington library has been good about bringing in speakers. This one sounds especially appealing because Kleinberg can talk about both journalism and fiction.
I wish the listing made the book price clear. I may still come for the talk, but knowing the cost beforehand would make planning easier.
I have been to Storytellers Collective events before and enjoyed the conversations. I am curious to see what Kleinberg says about writing a fictional character.
It would be interesting to hear how Kleinberg developed Nate Moran. The event listing doesn’t specify the discussion format, but that could be a great question to bring.
The distinction between the live booking page and a cached result matters. A seat total from an old search result could send someone there for nothing.
An hour seems a little short for a book talk and questions, but I am glad the library is hosting it. I will look at the book information beforehand.
I am more interested in the history than the fiction, so the mention of Prohibition caught my eye. I hope that gets a good share of the hour.
I like that the event is at the Wellington Branch instead of farther east. The 1 p.m. Start works well for me, so I plan to register.
A notebook is a simple idea for this talk. Kleinberg may mention a piece of South Florida history I will want to look up later.
I would not assume books bought there can be signed, since the library has not confirmed that. It is worth asking ahead if a signed copy matters to you.
Ed S.Good point. I’ll ask about signing before I buy a copy there.
Exactly, books will be available for purchase, but a signing hasn’t been confirmed. If that matters to you, the branch can clarify before the event.
The reminder about spoilers is fair. I have not read Hypocrite’s Row, and I would enjoy hearing the author speak without learning the ending first.
Calling it an all ages program is helpful, but I would still check whether the book suits younger readers. Those are not always the same thing.
That’s an important distinction. The library lists the program for all ages, but families may want to review the book separately.
I wonder whether there will be time for audience questions. I would like to ask Kleinberg how he chose the setting for Nate Moran’s adventures.
I live near Royal Fern Drive and had missed this on the library calendar. The Prohibition discussion sounds interesting enough to stop by if seats are open.
The note about book purchases is useful, though I wish the payment options were listed. I will ask the branch before bringing cash or a card.
I am glad the listing says registration is required. The Meeting Room can fill up, and I would rather know I have a place before heading over.
I have read some of Kleinberg’s South Florida history writing, but I have not picked up this novel yet. Hearing him speak might help me decide.
It is nice to see the Friends sponsoring a program like this at Wellington Branch. A conversation with a local author feels worth making time for.
One to two on a Tuesday may be tough for people who work during the day. I hope the Wellington Branch can host another author talk in the evening sometime.
The Prohibition connection makes me curious about Hypocrite’s Row. I would like to hear how much of Nate Moran’s story comes from Kleinberg’s historical research.
Linda P.I’d like to hear that too. I always wonder where the real history ends and the fiction starts.
I appreciate the warning about old seat counts showing up in search results. I have run into that with library events before, so I will trust my confirmation.
The November 10 talk sounds like a good chance to hear Eliot Kleinberg discuss his book. I will check the library registration page before making plans.
Maria G.Same here. I’ll wait for the registration confirmation before putting it on my calendar.
Thanks for reading! The library’s live registration page is the right place to confirm a spot before you go.