BEALS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Winchendon's Public Library
​50 Pleasant Street
Winchendon, MA 01475
​Tel: 978-297-0300
​Fax: 978-297-7144
Email: bealsmemoriallibrary@gmail.com
Monday - Thursday​: 1:00 - 8:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 1:00pm *
Sunday: CLOSED
* Closed Saturdays Memorial Day - Labor Day
2026 Beals Indie Book Fair
Beals Memorial Library Indie Author Book Fair
Saturday, September 19, 2026 10:30am-5:00pm at the Beals Memorial Library
A celebration of literature, creativity, and the diversity of stories being told by local indie authors. The fair is an opportunity for authors to talk about their work, promote and sell their books, learn about the publishing industry, have a space where these authors can engage with fellow writers, and reach a larger audience of potential readers.
Thank You To Our Partners:
The Indie Author Book Fair is in partnership with the Friends of the Beals Library, By Light Unseen Media, and the Winchendon Cultural Council.
Book Fair Overview
Many self-published authors struggle to gain a readership for their books. The idea behind the Beals
Indie Author Book Fair is to create a space where these authors can engage with fellow writers, and
reach a larger audience of potential readers. Illustrators, small indie publishing houses, printing
companies, and editors are also invited to participate in the fair, giving the authors an opportunity to
connect with these services.
Throughout the day authors will have the opportunity to take the outdoor stage to talk about their work or do a reading. Panels will also take place in the Library auditorium covering subjects such as Intro to Publishing; Scams to Avoid; and Working with Third Party Contractors: Artists, Editors, etc. There will also be two workshops covering topics like E-pubs Unzipped, and Book to Audiobook.