The Arts Council of Tamworth and the Cook Memorial Library invite readers, writers, and lovers of the written word to the inaugural Tamworth Author Fest, which will take place on Saturday, July 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Cook Memorial Library. The festival’s keynote speaker will be New Hampshire Poet Laureate Jennifer Militello.

Attendees will be able to meet and talk with twelve local authors, hear them read from their work, buy a book or two, enter a raffle to win a stack of books by the participating authors, and learn how several of the authors approach research at a panel discussion. At 11:00 a.m., New Hampshire Poet Laureate Jennifer Militello will give the keynote address.

A number of literary genres will be represented at the Tamworth Author Fest. There should be something for almost every reader. Participating authors are Susan Barba (Poetry and Nonfiction), Elizabeth Chatsworth (Science Fiction & Fantasy), Rick Davidson (Thriller Fiction, Historical Storytelling), J.H. Diehl (Picture Book, Middle Grade/Young Adult, Realistic Fiction for adult audiences), Terry Farish (Young Adult Fiction, Picture Books), Fiona Howell (Gothic Historical Fiction), Olga R. Morrill (Historical Fiction), Walden S. "Denney" Morton (Poetry and Short Fiction), John Olszewski (True Crime), Mj Pettengill (Historical Fiction & Non-fiction, Nature Writing, Poetry), Mark Eddy Smith (Young Adult/Speculative Fiction), and Louise Taylor (Poetry, Memoir, Fiction).

This event is cosponsored by the Arts Council of Tamworth and the Cook Memorial Library, who have been working with a committee of local authors for several months to plan this inaugural event. The Arts Council of Tamworth has facilitated creative and artistic opportunities for the people of Tamworth, New Hampshire and the surrounding area since 1966. The Cook Memorial Library promotes reading in a number of ways, from storytime for young children, reading clubs for older kids, book groups for adults, monthly reading challenges for all ages, and book and author events.

This event is free and open to the public. Register ahead of time to receive reminders at https://shorturl.at/LeMVB. Cook Memorial Library is fully accessible and located at 93 Main Street in Tamworth Village. For more information, visit artstamworth.org or tamworthlibrary.org, or call 603-323-8510.