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Read Local Book Festival
2026-11-14 13:00:00 2026-11-14 16:00:00 America/Denver Read Local Book Festival The READ LOCAL BOOK FESTIVAL is an event celebrating local authors and the joy of reading! Provo Library - Ballroom, The Nelson Attic

Saturday, November 14
1:00pm - 4:00pm

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Provo Library

Ballroom, The Nelson Attic

The READ LOCAL BOOK FESTIVAL is an event celebrating local authors and the joy of reading!

Join us for an author panel featuring Ally Condie, Ann Dee Ellis, and Lindsey Leavitt as they share insights into the writing and publishing process. Then, meet local authors, explore the booths, and enjoy activities and book signings.

Readers and writers of all ages welcome! 

Registration is NOT required for this event.

Schedule

1:00 - 1:50 PM Author Panel in The Nelson Attic: Ally Condie, Ann Dee Ellis & Lindsey Leavitt

                      (They will be signing books in the Attic following their author panel)

2:00 - 4:00 PM Author Booths in The Ballroom: Local Author Meet & Greets and Book Signings

For a list of participating authors, visit the READ LOCAL BOOK FESTIVAL page

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Author Event |

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