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Call for Authors: Local Author Showcase at the Main Library

Apr 1, 2025

Are you a local author looking to share your work? Join KW Writers Alliance and Waterloo Public Library (WPL) for a Local Author Showcase on Thursday, May 29 from 7-8pm!

How to Participate

If you’d like to take part, registration begins Monday, March 31 with submissions closing on Wednesday, April 30 or when spaces are full.

What to Expect

Each author can bring up to three works to showcase and you’re welcome to sell your books, though WPL staff won’t be able to handle money or provide point-of-sale resources. We’ll have event signage ready, but feel free to bring your own if you’d like. If you have any accessibility needs, please let us know—we want to make sure everyone can fully participate. We also encourage authors from marginalized and equity-seeking groups to register.

Event Details

The showcase will take place indoors at the Main Library (35 Albert St, Waterloo), though we may open the patio doors if the weather allows.

To apply to be part of the showcase use the form below. We can’t wait to celebrate local writers—hope to see you there!

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