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Local Authors Book Fair
Past event
About This Event
Discover your next great read and connect with the creative voices in our community. 30 local authors will gather to share their work across a wide variety of genres, including fantasy, history, elder studies, romance, memoir, and poetry. Chat directly with writers about their craft and inspiration while supporting local literary talent. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Presented in collaboration with Erie Street Press.
About the Venue
Oak Park Public Library, Main Branch, Veterans Room
Presented by Dandelion Bookshop
834 Lake St
Oak Park, IL 60302
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