Upcoming Author Fair in Bolingbrook Part of National Library Week Activities

Next week, the fifth annual Illinois Author Fair will make its way back to .

Library officials say they have 38 confirmed local authors participating in the event, slated for children, teens and adults.

The fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 14, to help culminate National Library Week. Sponsored by the American Library Association and libraries across the country, the national observance begins Sunday.

"Hosting an Author Fair during National Library Week gives our community an opportunity to discover new authors and even become a fan,” said Maureen Garzaro, senior librarian at Fountaindale. “Our authors are always happy to meet our patrons and answer any questions they have about their books or any other projects they are working on."

Chrissy Little, communications manager at Fountaindale, said both the patrons and authors enjoy the event.

“Aside from being able to meet our patrons, authors can sell their books and network with other authors,” she said.

Patrons can purchase books and get them signed at the Author Fair, as well as ask the authors questions, Little added.

This year’s event will also include prize drawings.

For more information about the Author Fair or other National Library Week activities, visit www.fountaindale.org.