Q. How does a local self-published author arrange for NHCPL to carry the author's book(s)?

We may accept one copy of titles written by authors living in New Hanover, Pender, or Brunswick Counties within 12 months of the book’s publication. The title will be located on our Local Author shelf at the Main Library in downtown Wilmington.

Please see the Local Author Submission Form in our Writer’s Corner (link below) to review our policies and submit a title for consideration.

We host Cape Fear Book Fest annually in November, which is a two-day event of workshops for authors and opportunities for book sale and signing tables. Please see our Cape Fear Book Festival page (link below) under our Events Page for more information.