BookFest

BookFestPA celebrates the written word  as an art form for all ages.  Eager fans of mystery, romance, science-fiction, fantasy, horror, comics, children’s fiction, and more genres will convene on Saturday, July 13 in the Schlow Centre Region Library Parking Lot.    

Join us to meet authors and artists who work for large publishing companies, as well as independents who create their own paths.  Visit the authors’ and artists’ tables to meet returning favorites as well as individuals joining us for the first time!  Purchase books for children, teens, and adults. 

BookFestPA will be held from 10am to 4pm on the grounds of Schlow Centre Region Library’s surface and underground parking lot.  No registration is required.   

This event is sponsored by the Schlow Library Foundation, with art provided by Jason Lenox.

Costume Contest with Setsucon

Show off your creative flair in the annual BookFestPA Costume Contest sponsored by Setsucon.  Celebrate favorite fandoms by showing off the costumes of the characters you love.  Check-in at the BookFest tent at 1pm in character for your number.  Mingle around the author’s tents for the hour.  Our judges will evaluate the costumes within the hour and announce the winners at 2pm.  

Book Sale

Plus, don’t miss Schlow Library Foundation’s book sale in Schlow Library’s Downsbrough Community Room. Gently used bestsellers, graphic novels, and pop-ups are featured, along with literary-themed gifts for the book-dragon at home.