The Rockville Public Library is hosting our first ever Local Author Fair on Saturday, November 14th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A selection of authors will be invited to share their published works with the community. Readers will have the opportunity to meet authors, talk about books, and browse their work for purchase and signing.

Guidelines for interested authors:

  • The library will provide one 3.5 ft by 5.5 ft table and two chairs. Authors are welcome to bring any table decorations, displays, or tablecloths.
  • The library will provide marketing of the event including names of participating authors, social media sites (if provided by the author) list of titles, and where patrons can purchase.
  • Books must be edited, printed, professionally bound, and published. Unpublished manuscripts will not be accepted.
  • Authors are responsible for supplying and selling their own books as well as providing their own payment system. Electronic payment systems must be able to operate wirelessly and through wifi. It is the author’s responsibility to configure and troubleshoot equipment. The library cannot provide change or troubleshoot electronic payment devices.

Authors interested in participating must complete an application form to be selected for the fair. The application period closes Friday, October 2nd. Selected authors will be reached out to by email on October, 7th and will have until Wednesday, October 14th to accept attendance.

Applications can be found under this link.