Lexington Library Hosts Local Author Showcase

Friends of the Lexington Library invites community to celebrate regional literary talent

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The Friends of the Lexington Library is hosting a special author showcase on May 16 at Bull City Ciderworks in Lexington, North Carolina. The free community event will feature local authors from Lexington and Davidson County, giving attendees the opportunity to meet writers, discover new works, and support the growing literary community in the region. The deadline for authors to apply to participate is March 7.

Why it matters

This event aims to highlight the depth of literary talent across Davidson County while offering residents a chance to engage directly with the authors behind the books. It's an opportunity to celebrate the voices and stories that come from the local community.

The details

The author showcase will take place on Saturday, May 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Bull City Ciderworks in Lexington. Local authors can apply to participate by scanning a QR code on the event flyer before the March 7 deadline. The free, public event will allow attendees to meet the authors, discover new works, and support the literary community.

  • The author showcase will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • The deadline for local authors to apply to participate is March 7, 2026.

The players

Friends of the Lexington Library

A community organization that supports the Lexington Library and is hosting the local author showcase event.

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What’s next

The deadline for local authors to apply to participate in the showcase is March 7, 2026.

The takeaway

The Friends of the Lexington Library's author showcase provides an opportunity for the local community to celebrate and support the rich literary talent found in Lexington and Davidson County. It's a chance for readers to connect directly with the authors behind the books.