Events › SVR Meet the Author: Annie Hartnett, Unlikely Animals

Join Cupertino Library for an inspiring afternoon with Annie Hartnett, author of Unlikely Animals. We will explore the "quiet magic" of community and the forces that shape our lives. Annie will discuss her inspiration for Unlikely Animals and how she transformed a real-world legacy into a foundation for her story.

Through a conversation on the mysteries of small towns and the unexpected connections between generations, you’ll discover how the echoes of the past help everyday people become unforgettable characters. Come meet Annie and learn how belonging can be found in the most surprising places.

Annie Hartnett's Unlikely Animals is a Silicon Valley Reads companion title for 2026. Learn more at Silicon Valley Reads.

This program is part of Santa Clara County Library District's celebration of Silicon Valley Reads.

Generously sponsored by the Friends of Cupertino Library and the Cupertino Library Foundation. 

For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org.