Q. How can a local self-published author have a book signing event at NHCPL?

The Library  will accept one (1) donated copy of any self-published work by an author living in New Hanover, Pender, or Brunswick Counties, within 12 months of the book's publication. If the work is selected to be added to the collection it will be housed at the Main Library on the Local Author Collection Shelf.

Local authors may request their book be considered by using the Local Author Submission Form in the Writer’s Corner page of our website.  Click here to visit the Writer's Corner to access the form and review the Library's policies.

The Library also hosts Cape Fear Book Festival annually in November. This is a two-day event of workshops for authors and opportunities for book sale and signing tables. Please see the Cape Fear Book Festival link under our Events Page for more information.