{"id":55487,"date":"2025-07-11T00:42:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T00:42:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/55487\/"},"modified":"2025-07-11T00:42:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T00:42:08","slug":"columbus-book-festival-returns-july-12-13","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/55487\/","title":{"rendered":"Columbus Book Festival returns July 12-13"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Columbus Book Festival returns this weekend for two days of literary celebration.<\/p>\n<p>COLUMBUS, Ohio \u2014 The Columbus Book Festival is back for its third chapter this weekend, promising two full days of literary celebration, family fun and community spirit in the heart of downtown.<\/p>\n<p>Hosted by the Columbus Metropolitan Library, the beloved <a href=\"https:\/\/www.10tv.com\/article\/entertainment\/events\/columbus-ohio-summer-2025-events\/530-5428c6a5-6445-4fbe-a6d6-5d5b498bda96\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">event\u00a0<\/a>takes place Saturday, July 12, and Sunday, July 13, at the Main Library at 96 S. Grant Ave. and the surrounding Topiary Park.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nFestival days and hours                    <\/p>\n<p>July 12 \u2014 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>July 13 \u2014 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nWhat to expect                    <\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re an avid reader, a casual page-flipper or just looking for a fun, family-friendly weekend event, there\u2019s something for everyone at this year\u2019s festival.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Meet national and local authors\u00a0<\/strong>\u2014 Headliners include Amal El-Mohtar, Gregg Hurwitz, Anna Todd and Victoria Christopher Murray.<\/p>\n<p>Some author talks have limited seating. Tickets are required for guaranteed access, so check ahead for availability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Indie Author Alley<\/strong> \u2014 Support local talent in the Indie Author tent, where central Ohio\u2019s own storytellers will showcase and sign their work.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Literary gifts\u00a0<\/strong>\u2014 Visitors can also shop around for bookish themed gifts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Entertainment<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 From bluegrass string bands to dance groups, you can find more than a dozen different activities happening throughout the weekend festival.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Family friendly program and children\u2019s authors\u00a0<\/strong>\u2014 This event is for book lovers of all ages and even offers activities for kids like face painting, a Columbus Crew soccer zone, lawn games and several read aloud events.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Food\u00a0<\/strong>\u2014 More than 20 food trucks will be open throughout the festival. You can find a full list <a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbusbookfestival.org\/food-court\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/www.columbusbookfestival.org\/food-court\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nGetting there: Parking &amp; transportation                    <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hop on Lines 10 or 11 for direct access to the Main Library.<\/li>\n<li>Use a Park and Ride location if you&#8217;re coming from farther out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The Main Library parking garage offers free event parking.<\/li>\n<li>Surface lots around Topiary Park will also be free, courtesy of Discovery District businesses \u2014 just follow the \u201cFree Book Festival Parking\u201d signs.<\/li>\n<li>Additional paid garages and metered street parking are available downtown.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Columbus Book Festival returns this weekend for two days of literary celebration. 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