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Local Author Fair

Local Author Fair
2024-03-23 10:00:00 2024-03-23 12:00:00 America/New_York Local Author Fair Visit the library to meet local authors, learn about their books, and buy signed copies! Memorial Hall Library - Memorial Hall

Saturday, March 23
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-03-23 10:00:00 2024-03-23 12:00:00 America/New_York Local Author Fair Visit the library to meet local authors, learn about their books, and buy signed copies! Memorial Hall Library - Memorial Hall

Memorial Hall Library

Memorial Hall

Visit the library to meet local authors, learn about their books, and buy signed copies!

A dozen local authors will be in the library for this drop-in author fair. Visit authors in Memorial Hall to chat with them about their books and writing processes, find great new reads, and learn about the great local literary talent from Andover and the surrounding area. Attendees who join us at this fun event will have a chance at a door prize drawing!

Participating authors have written books for children, teens, and adults. There is something for everyone!

Featured authors:

  • Julie Anastas

  • Kristi Call

  • Phaea Crede

  • Joshua Desjardins

  • Carol Gordon Ekster

  • Terry Farish

  • Carrie Finison

  • Carrie Fuller

  • Amy Matuza

  • Cathy Stefanec Ogren

  • Kari Percival

  • Marcia Strykowski

Authors will have copies of their books to sell, accepted payment methods may vary.

Starting March 1st, anyone who attends a MHL program in person can receive one pair of eclipse glasses for the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse. One pair per person; while supplies last. For more information see our website.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Library Program--Adults |

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