Join us for the third annual Local Author Fair in the Ann Kulchin Courtyard at the Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane. Chat with and hear from 24 authors from across San Diego County as they speak about their books and share their creative journeys.
While you’re there, sign up for the Summer Reading Adventure, learn about library services, and explore resources that celebrate and support the craft of writing.
Event information:
Saturday, June 6, 2026, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Come to the Ann Kulchin Courtyard at the Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane (rain or shine) to meet 24 local San Diego County authors and discover a new read.
Schedule:
11:00 a.m. (Ann Kulchin Courtyard)
Author tabling begins
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (Gowland Meeting Room)
Acorn Publishing Panel featuring Holly Kammier, Co-Founder & Director of Acquisitions of
Acorn Publishing, LLC. & Acorn Publishing featured author A.C. Andrews
Panel topics include:
- The range of publishing pathways available today (traditional, hybrid, and self-publishing)
- How authors know when they are ready to pursue publication
- What the submission and editorial process looks like
- Realistic expectations around timelines, costs, and outcomes
3:00 p.m. (Ann Kulchin Courtyard)
Tabling ends
