Meet the Author: Alexander McCall Smith

Internationally acclaimed, bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith speaks on "The Very Small Things of Life" as he promotes number 12 in The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party. Registration begins March 1. Register early to ensure a seat.

5:15 pm: Doors open for registered customers; book sales begin.

5:45 pm: Doors open to non-registered customers on a first come, first-served basis.

Books available for purchase and signing in partnership with Borders in Columbia. Cosponsored by Friends of Howard County Library; Teri G. and Wilson S. Harrison; Office Movers, Inc.; and Sheraton Columbia Town Center Hotel.

Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.7700.