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Celebrate Local Authors at the Cannon Beach Library
Saturday, September 26 | 2–4 p.m. | Cannon Beach Library, 131 N Hemlock St
The Cannon Beach Library is excited to announce the second year of our new literary event: the Local Authors Festival, hosted as part of the library’s NW Authors Series, on Saturday, September 26th from 2 to 4 p.m.
Join us for an inspiring afternoon featuring 15 published Oregon authors, all eager to meet readers, sign books, and share their stories. Whether you’re a fan of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or children’s books, you’ll have a chance to discover new genres and voices. Author bios are available on our website.
This is a free and family-friendly event! While adults connect with authors, kids can enjoy easy crafting and treats. During the Festival, we’ll also announce the winners of our month-long Fall Fundraiser Raffle and Silent Auction. Bidding and ticket sales run through Saturday, September 26th, both in person at the library and online. You don’t need to be present to win.
2026 Featured Local Authors:
Shawn Brigl: Child/Picture Books – Nehalem, OR
Kacey Carpenter: Mystery/Thriller – Lake Oswego, OR
Steve Descloux: Historical fiction – Wheeler, OR
James Dott: Nonfiction/Nature/Poetry – Astoria, OR
Wayne Goss: Fiction – Manzanita, OR
Jordan Fitch: Mystery/Thriller – Portland, OR
Will Irace: Nonfiction/Memoir – Manzanita, OR
Eric Kay: Science Fiction – Vancouver, WA
Marianne Monson: Historical Fiction/Nonfiction – Astoria, OR
Neal Richardson: YA – Seaside, OR
Mary Jo Saavedra: Nonfiction – Cannon Beach, OR
Birgit Schreiber: YA/Fantasy – Portland, OR
Pamela Statz: Mystery/Thriller – Nehalem, OR
Evan Williams: Fiction – Nehalem, OR
Julie Swendsen Young: Fiction – Portland, OR
Support the Cannon Beach Library: Fall Fundraiser Raffle & Silent Auction
Support the programs and operations of the library at our month-long Fall Fundraiser Raffle and Silent Auction. Bidding and ticket sales run from Friday, August 28th through Saturday, September 26th, both in person at the library and online. Raffle Tickets are just 1 for $5, 3 for $10, or 7 for $20. You don’t need to be present to win!
Raffle prizes feature gift card bundles for local dining, shopping, galleries, and more. Purchase tickets for your chance to win for Shop Til You Drop, Arts and Crafts, Arts and Spirits, Cannon Beach Staycation, and a Mystery Package. All packages are worth over $250.
The silent auction includes exceptional items such as: North End Retreat, Ultimate Wine Country Experience, Glass and Canvas, Stay, Sip and Savor, Drift and Land, Taste of the Coast, and Surf and Sand.
All prizes and packages have been generously donated, and every dollar raised directly supports the programs and operations of our nonprofit community library. Come celebrate the literary creativity of our region at the Local Authors Festival, join in the community spirit, and maybe even go home with something special.
Silent Auction bids will be available at the library through September 26th. Raffle tickets will be available at the library and online through September 26th. Winners will be announced 4 p.m. on Friday, September 26th during the Local Authors Festival. You don’t have to be present to win either the raffle or the auction packages.
For more details and to purchase raffle tickets, visit: www.cannonbeachlibrary.org
To purchase raffle tickets, go to:
cannonbeachlibrary.org/events-and-programs/other-fundraisers/fall-festival/
Saturday, September 26 | 2–4 p.m. | Cannon Beach Library, 131 N Hemlock St
The Cannon Beach Library is excited to announce the second year of our new literary event: the Local Authors Festival, hosted as part of the library’s NW Authors Series, on Saturday, September 26th from 2 to 4 p.m.
Join us for an inspiring afternoon featuring 15 published Oregon authors, all eager to meet readers, sign books, and share their stories. Whether you’re a fan of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or children’s books, you’ll have a chance to discover new genres and voices. Author bios are available on our website.
This is a free and family-friendly event! While adults connect with authors, kids can enjoy easy crafting and treats. During the Festival, we’ll also announce the winners of our month-long Fall Fundraiser Raffle and Silent Auction. Bidding and ticket sales run through Saturday, September 26th, both in person at the library and online. You don’t need to be present to win.
2026 Featured Local Authors:
Shawn Brigl: Child/Picture Books – Nehalem, OR
Kacey Carpenter: Mystery/Thriller – Lake Oswego, OR
Steve Descloux: Historical fiction – Wheeler, OR
James Dott: Nonfiction/Nature/Poetry – Astoria, OR
Wayne Goss: Fiction – Manzanita, OR
Jordan Fitch: Mystery/Thriller – Portland, OR
Will Irace: Nonfiction/Memoir – Manzanita, OR
Eric Kay: Science Fiction – Vancouver, WA
Marianne Monson: Historical Fiction/Nonfiction – Astoria, OR
Neal Richardson: YA – Seaside, OR
Mary Jo Saavedra: Nonfiction – Cannon Beach, OR
Birgit Schreiber: YA/Fantasy – Portland, OR
Pamela Statz: Mystery/Thriller – Nehalem, OR
Evan Williams: Fiction – Nehalem, OR
Julie Swendsen Young: Fiction – Portland, OR
Support the Cannon Beach Library: Fall Fundraiser Raffle & Silent Auction
Support the programs and operations of the library at our month-long Fall Fundraiser Raffle and Silent Auction. Bidding and ticket sales run from Friday, August 28th through Saturday, September 26th, both in person at the library and online. Raffle Tickets are just 1 for $5, 3 for $10, or 7 for $20. You don’t need to be present to win!
Raffle prizes feature gift card bundles for local dining, shopping, galleries, and more. Purchase tickets for your chance to win for Shop Til You Drop, Arts and Crafts, Arts and Spirits, Cannon Beach Staycation, and a Mystery Package. All packages are worth over $250.
The silent auction includes exceptional items such as: North End Retreat, Ultimate Wine Country Experience, Glass and Canvas, Stay, Sip and Savor, Drift and Land, Taste of the Coast, and Surf and Sand.
All prizes and packages have been generously donated, and every dollar raised directly supports the programs and operations of our nonprofit community library. Come celebrate the literary creativity of our region at the Local Authors Festival, join in the community spirit, and maybe even go home with something special.
Silent Auction bids will be available at the library through September 26th. Raffle tickets will be available at the library and online through September 26th. Winners will be announced 4 p.m. on Friday, September 26th during the Local Authors Festival. You don’t have to be present to win either the raffle or the auction packages.
For more details and to purchase raffle tickets, visit: www.cannonbeachlibrary.org
To purchase raffle tickets, go to:
cannonbeachlibrary.org/events-and-programs/other-fundraisers/fall-festival/
