Glenwood Springs library sets free local author showcase for July 25

The Glenwood Springs Branch Library will host more than 28 local and regional authors on July 25, giving readers a free chance to meet writers across genres from children’s books to Western history and business. The lineup includes two recent national award winners, underscoring the reach of Garfield County’s writing community.

Why it matters: - The showcase puts more than 28 authors in one public setting, giving readers a free chance to discover local books and meet writers face to face. - The event highlights Garfield County’s literary range, from children’s picture books and poetry to business, self-help, fiction and Western history. - Recent national recognition for two featured authors raises the profile of the local writing community.

What happened: - The Glenwood Springs Branch Library will host a free Local Author Showcase on Saturday, July 25, from 2-4 p.m. - The event will take place in the library’s Community Room. - Authors will talk about their work, sign books and meet readers of all ages. - The showcase is open to the public at no cost.

The details: - Featured authors include Glenwood Springs writer Nancy Bo Flood, who received the 2025 Western Heritage Wrangler Award from the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum for her children’s book, Badger Clark: Poetry Wrangler. - Angie Callen is also featured after her self-help book, Scary Good: Discovering Life Beyond the Sunday Scaries, won the Business: Careers category of the 2026 International Book Awards from American Book Fest. - Callen’s book has also earned multiple national awards in the six months since its January 2026 launch. - The roster includes Lynn Aliya, Nikki Beinstein, D.L. Blanchard, Angie Callen, Sonia Caraveo, Chelsea Catherine, J. Esther, Nancy Bo Flood, Gary Gleason, Jim Hawkins, Pamela Bordon Heckert, Clark W. Heckert, Kathy Hegberg M.A., Jan Hubbell, Brook LeVan, Dorsey Moore, Kris Murray, Herlinda Quintana, M.H.N. Rand, Mike Rivera, Jill Sheeley, Cari Shurman, Greg Staple, Rebecca Stirling, James Whitney, Deborah Holt Williams, Kendall Williams and more.

Between the lines: - The event gives Garfield County authors a rare shared platform, which can help smaller or newer writers reach local readers without the cost of a larger book fair. - The mix of genres suggests the library is using the showcase to serve families, casual readers and niche audiences at the same time.

What’s next: - Readers can contact Trary LaMee at tlamee@gcpld.org or 970-945-5958 for more information. - Garfield County Libraries is expected to continue using branch programming to connect community members with resources, events and each other.

The bottom line: - The Glenwood Springs Branch Library is turning July 25 into a free, one-stop introduction to a broad slice of Garfield County’s authors.