Wake County Public Libraries invites the community to celebrate local voices and the power of storytelling with the 2026 Read Local series. This annual program highlights authors from across the region and offers readers of all ages the chance to discover new books and connect with the writers who call North Carolina home.
“A thriving community is one where people feel connected to one another, and Read Local helps make that possible,” said Wake County Commissioner Vickie Adamson. “By elevating the voices and stories of North Carolina authors, we’re celebrating creativity and inspiring readers of all ages.”
This year’s series features author talks, writing workshops and book discussions at local libraries throughout April.
Featured Event: An Evening with Virginia Evans
Tuesday, April 14 | 7 p.m.
Virtual
Join Winston-Salem author Virginia Evans for an inspiring conversation about her debut novel, “The Correspondent.”
Told through letters, the novel navigates the topics of change and forgiveness, affirming life as both “miraculous and mundane.” This virtual event offers readers the opportunity to hear directly from Evans about her writing process and the themes that shaped her work.
Registration is required to receive a Zoom link.
To keep the stories going long after the events end, Wake County Public Libraries has also curated special reading lists featuring works by participating authors and other local talent:
A full list of programs is available at wake.gov/libraries/readlocal.
