THE first National Book Fair of 1997 is to be held at the Masonic Hall, Molesworth Street, Dublin, during the St Patrick's holiday weekend, Sunday, March 16th and Monday, March 17th. This will be followed by an Easter fair on Monday, March 31st. For a full list of the year's fairs, send a stamped addressed envelope to the organiser, Boro Fairs, Magheramore, Co Wicklow.