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Princeton Children's Book Festival
2024-10-05 11:00:00 2024-10-05 16:00:00 America/New_York Princeton Children's Book Festival Princeton Public Library - Hinds Plaza

Saturday, October 05
11:00am - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-05 11:00:00 2024-10-05 16:00:00 America/New_York Princeton Children's Book Festival Favorite authors and illustrators of books for children and teens gather on Hinds Plaza to meet and interact with readers. Rain or shine. Book sales provided by jaZams. Princeton Public Library - Hinds Plaza

Favorite authors and illustrators of books for children and teens gather on Hinds Plaza to meet and interact with readers. Rain or shine. Book sales provided by jaZams.

Join us under the tents on Hinds Plaza for a joyful celebration of books and the people who make and read them. 

Free crafting activities will be available on Hinds Plaza during the festival. 

The 2024 featured artwork is created by Sharee Miller. For details on the festival and to see the line-up of authors and illustrators, visit princetonlibrary.org/bookfestival.

The Princeton Children's Book Festival is presented by the library and co-sponsored by jaZams, which provides book sales for the event. A portion of the proceeds from book sales at the festival supports library services for youth.

Hinds Plaza Accessibility 

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • If there is an accommodation that you need or would like so that you can fully enjoy library programs, please visit our Accommodations Request page.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Kids | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Story Times | Special Events | Arts & Crafts | *No Registration |

TAGS: | FallPreview24 |

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