GASTON COUNTY TO CELEBRATE LOCAL AUTHORS, MUSICIANS, CREATORS AT FIRST ANNUAL WRITERS EXPO

GASTON COUNTY, N.C. – The Gaston County Public Library invites the community to the Gaston Writers Expo on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Main Library, 1555 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia.

This one-day event celebrates storytelling, creativity, and community by bringing together local authors, artists, creators, and readers. Guests can enjoy author meet-and-greets, book signings, readings, live performances, children’s crafts, and opportunities to shop local.

Attendees will have the chance to connect with over 30 authors including bestselling inspirational author Amy Clipston, award-winning journalist and mystery writer Michael Banks, bestselling romance author Tina Martin, local community connector R. Dwayne Burks, and local singer/songwriter and children’s author Beth Gatlin.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit https://gastonlibrary.org/ or contact Brianna Thurman at Brianna.Thurman@gastongov.com.

This event is made possible through the support of the Friends of the Gaston County Public Library. This project was also supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and the Gaston Arts Council.