Central Coast Council’s first ever expo supporting local authors and illustrators will be held next month.

An initiative of Council’s Library Service, the event will promote the breadth of writing and artistic talent we have in our region and bring together a community of avid readers and book lovers.

Council’s Unit Manager Libraries Learning and Education, Beth Burgess said this was the first time Central Coast Council has run an exhibition like this and she hoped the new format would engage the local community.

“We are always looking for different ways to support local talent and work within our community to connect people, and the inaugural Central Coast Council’s Library Service ‘Local Author Expo’ provides a great opportunity to do this,” Mrs Burgess said.

“Local authors and illustrators will be able to showcase their published work directly to the public for discussion and sale, and our community is invited to attend the event, meet some fascinating people and discover something new.

“Expressions of Interest to be part of the expo are now open and we are inviting local authors or illustrators, who might be looking for a new way to get their work seen, to apply to be a stallholder. There is no cost to exhibit, however places are strictly limited.”

Mayor Jane Smith said this initiative was another way Council was creating local solutions and initiatives, fostering creativity, innovation and new partnerships, and cultivating a love of learning.

“Our libraries are an integral part of the cultural fabric of the local community, and initiatives like the Local Author Expo help improve the quality of life for all residents,” Mayor Smith said

“It also provides a great platform for our local talented authors to shine.”

Key dates

Friday 28 June 2019, 5.30pm Expressions of Interest close

Monday 29 July 2019, 10am-12pm Inaugural Local Author Expo event, Erina Library

For more information visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/localauthorexpo or call 4304 7500.