Local Author Book Fair

Just in time for the holiday season, The Hayner Public Library District will host our fourth annual Local Author Book Fair on Saturday, December 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Alton Square Mall.

Meet local authors, buy their books, and have them autographed! The event will also feature library card registration, a showcase of our Library of Things collection, a prize drawing, and other library highlights.

There will also be activities and story times for the kids. You can browse and make purchases—and be sure to leave some time to explore Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall.

Authors, this will be an excellent opportunity to introduce your books to friends and neighbors. Patrons, find a new favorite author and stock up on books to keep you entertained during the cold winter nights. There will undoubtedly be titles for everyone on your holiday shopping list—and even a stocking stuffer or two!

If you’re an author with books to sell, don’t miss this opportunity. Author registration begins Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Reserve your table now by calling Mary Cordes at (618) 433-2877 or emailing mary.cordes@haynerlibrary.org.

The library will provide tables and tablecloths for authors. Authors can bring promotional materials and books to sell. Authors are responsible for bringing their own banking supplies. Authors should plan to arrive at 10:00 a.m. to set up their tables. There is a limit of twenty-five tables, so act fast!

Last year’s event was great fun. Please join us—bring your family and friends and support local writers!