We’re back for year two and the 2024 Columbus Book Festival will feature a whole new lineup of 200+ national and Columbus-based authors, panel discussions author talks, book signings and more!

The Festival Marketplace will brim with dozens of bookish retailers, community exhibitors, an entertainment lineup, local food court and the popular Indie Author Alley pavilion and Friends of the Library Big Book Sale tent.

As always, this event is free and open to all book lovers.

Applications are open for featured festival books, Indie Author Alley, exhibitors, entertainers and food/beverage vendors.

Saturday, July 13th 10am-6pm
Sunday, July 14th 10am-5pm

Columbus Metropolitan Library will never ask or require you to pay for anything associated with the Columbus Book Festival through social media channels, including but not limited to Book Festival exhibit space. We do not use payment applications like Zelle, Venmo or other payment platforms for transactions. The festival is FREE for everyone to attend, including all author presentations and ticketed sessions. Please be cautious of any persons purporting to represent the library or affiliated organizations on social media.