The Chester County Library will host its inaugural Read Local! event, which will feature authors and illustrators from Chester County and neighboring regions in Pennsylvania. The event will showcase a variety of genres for both children and adults.

According to April Nickel, the Youth Services Director at Chester County Library, the intention behind this event is to spotlight selected authors and illustrators who have recently self-published or published a book through an independent publisher and have submitted applications to Chester County Library to be able to present their work to the local community.

While not all of these books meet the Library’s collection development policy, they strive to provide a platform for these writers and artists to share their work with the public. The Read Local! event is expected to become an annual gathering for creatives in Chester County and nearby areas.

The event will include 30 authors and illustrators of adult and children’s books across various genres. Each participant will have a designated table inside the library where they can sell their books. Attendees can interact with the writers and illustrators and learn about their work and creative process.

This open house-style event will take place at the Chester County Library on Sunday, May 19, from 1-4:00 PM. No registration is required to attend.

Learn more at Chester County Library and Henrietta Hankin Branch, where the mission is to provide informational, educational, and cultural services to the residents of Chester County so that they may be lifelong learners.