Ed. Note: The following article is a news release provided by the city of Santa Clarita.

The third annual Celebration of Local Writers event, hosted by the city of Santa Clarita and the Friends of the Santa Clarita Public Library, will spotlight talent in Santa Clarita.

This year, the event will take place on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016 at the Old Town Newhall Library, located at 24500 Main Street. The event will operate from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Local authors interested in applying to be part of the third annual Celebration of Local Authors event must complete and submit an application by Sunday, Nov 15.

The application is available online here or here. Paper applications are also available at any Santa Clarita Public Library branch.

This year, there will be space for up to 50 authors and will once again include moderated panel discussions and opportunities for authors to sell and sign books. The entire community is invited to attend the free programming.

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Last year the event highlighted 49 local authors and provided residents with the special opportunity to learn more about the author’s work, participate in questions and answer workshops and purchase signed books.

The Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library is an active group of Santa Clarita residents who volunteer, advocate and fundraise to meet the needs of the Santa Clarita Public Library.

All of the proceeds from the fundraising efforts and programs sponsored by the Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library go towards providing new materials and programming.

For more information about Friends events, please email them here.

For more information about the Third Annual Celebration of Local Authors, please click here or here, or contact Santa Clarita Public Library Marketing, PR, and Special Projects Coordinator Robin Hoklotubbe by email.