MCLS Book Festival 2025

Save the date!

The Mercer County Library System is excited to announce our first Book Festival! The festival will take place at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch on Saturday, September 27, 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM. We will host panels about writing and publishing in different genres, authors will discuss their books, and we will offer crafts and kid-friendly performances!

Local authors and writing groups of all backgrounds and genres are invited to apply to host tables. There is a $35 table fee. Applications will be accepted until March 15. If accepted, authors will be notified by April 15. Authors under the age of 18 years must be accompanied at the table by a parent or guardian.

Application Form





    Please include the area code as well.


    Please provide any relevant links (Website, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc.).


    Please provide a third-person bio that is no more than 250 words.


    Please provide an author profile picture for use in promotions.


    Please list the title and ISBN for each book you plan to sell at your table.
    Authors are permitted to sell only their own books at their table.