Columbus Book Festival

08/04/2026

07/15/2026

LIMITED SUPPLY: We've restocked a small handful of shirts, totes, water bottles, and other goodies – available at Main Library while they last.

⏰ The Library Store is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

07/13/2026

Without our extraordinary volunteers and staff, the Book Festival would not be possible!

A special shoutout to our Wayfinders, Information Booth attendants, Floaters, Security team, IT support, Book Sale volunteers, beverage sales team, Children's activity leaders, and so, so many more.

It takes hundreds of dedicated community volunteers to make the Columbus Book Festival weekend a success, and we couldn't do it without your help. THANK YOU! 🙏❤️

07/13/2026

Our favorite part of the weekend was YOU 🌟

07/12/2026

And just like that, another year is in the books ❤️ THANK YOU for such a spectacular weekend!!! We are so grateful for this community of book lovers.

After all the author talks, panel discussions, live entertainment, and laps around the Topiary Park, it's hard to pick a favorite moment.

What made your festival weekend special?

07/12/2026

Laura Dave in conversation with Alissa Henry at the Columbus Book Festival 📸

07/12/2026

To the ones who make it happen 💪 The Book Festival would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors!

Battelle
Friends of the Columbus Metropolitan Library
The Columbus Foundation
Greater Columbus Arts Council
Northwest Bank

07/12/2026

Is this our next generation of authors?!

These talented writers wrote books about their personal stories, family history, and cultural heritage as part of the "Bigger than Me" series.

Explore all 16 books at Tent #73 ❤️

07/12/2026

Featured author Lisa See speaks with an engaged auditorium of readers at the Columbus Book Festival 📸

07/12/2026

DAY TWO! Give it up for day two! ☀️