Bangor Authors' Book Fair & Literary Festival 2025
Schedule
Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 10:00 am
UTC-05:00Location
Bangor Public Library | Bangor, ME
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Join us for Maine’s largest authors’ fair and meet 90+ notable local Maine authors, get your books signed, and support the local literary arts with your purchase of personalized books! Enjoy free readings, talks, and panels throughout the day as we "take over" the beautiful Bangor Public Library to celebrate the Literary Arts this winter holiday season. Authors from all genres will be represented: adult and YA fiction, non-fiction, romance, mystery, adventure, folklore, outdoors, self help, science fiction, fantasy, cryptozoology, children's books, cookbooks, horror, paranormal, history, and many more. With dozens and dozens of titles by Maine authors to discover, there’s something for everyone. There will also be raffle tickets, sponsors’ vendor tables, and special surprises and events at the day of the show.
More Information here: https://bangorauthorsfair.org/
AUTHORS CAN APPLY TO BE ON THE WAITING LIST AT: https://forms.gle/HnDETzgcKU2asVq3A
The Fair will also feature the special launch of "Echoes in the Fog" a charity anthology to support the Maine Coastal Heritage Trust.
Free admission and programming but if you plan to buy books bring cash, Venmo, or PayPal as many authors cannot accept credit cards. Shopping local and supporting the arts locally is Paul Bunyan approved!
This event is organized and hosted by Bangor Authors' Collaborative, in cooperation with the Bangor Public Library. Founded by author, Christopher Packard.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
10:30-11:15 - WRITING AS TRANSFORMATIVE HEALING - Keith Young, Emma G. Rose, Morrigan Gaines, Amber Hathaway
10:15 am-11:15 am - VIVID DESCRIPTION IN MEMOIR WORKSHOP - Sophia Tyutyunnyk (Telling Room)
11:30-12:30 - THREE PATHS TO PUBLISHING A BOOK - KJ Grow (Islandport Press), Nikki Giglia (Maine Authors Publishing), Emily Leonard (self), CD Ackroyd (self), Jeffrey Hope (moderator)
12:45-1:30 - KEYNOTE SPEAKER - Tim Cotton - https://www.timcottonwrites.com/
1:30-2:15 - Public Reception and Anthology Launch
2:30-3:15 - DOWNTOWN, UP RIVER: BANGOR IN THE 1970s : AUTHOR TALK - Emily Burnham
2:30 pm-3:30 pm - THE INTERSECTIONS OF HORROR & WEIRD FICTION WORKSHOP - Mo Drammeh (Telling Room)
10:30-3:00 - Author Readings Facilitated by Victoria Hood and Queen City Scribes
Children Welcome All DAY!
Scavenger hunt. While supplies last every kid who comes to the library will get a FREE book compliments of Dirigo Reads (while supplies last).
10:30-3:00 - Children’s Authors Storytime Readings
12:00pm - 2:00pm - Paws for Tales service dog reading program for kids
Proudly sponsored by:
Maine Writer's and Publishers Alliance
Islandport Press
University of Maine Press
University of Maine McGillicuddy Humanities Center
Mossy Ledge Spirits
Maine Authors Publishing
WrightLight Group
High Frequency Press
12 Willows Press
Briar Patch Books
International Cryptozoology Museum
Maine Monitor
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Where is it happening?
Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow St, Bangor, ME 04401-4903, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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