Book Festival Returns to Visalia on October 5

Media Contact:
Jonathan Waltmire, Tulare County Library
(559) 713-2723, jonathan.waltmire@tularecountylibrary.org

 

The seventh annual Tulare County Library Book Festival is set to return to the Visalia Branch Library, 200 West Oak Ave., Visalia, CA on Saturday, October 5 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Come to the free event for author talks and book signings, story time, food, community partners, and much more.

Meet featured and local authors, ask questions, and purchase books for signing throughout the event. This year’s featured authors include:

Anita Ot

Ana Ot grew up reading, which led to her love for writing. When she’s not doing either, she’s dreaming up new stories filled with heart and whimsy. Ana enjoys traveling and discovering special books in quirky bookstores. “The Heart Never Forgets” is her first picture book.

Venita Blackburn

Venita Blackburn is an award-winning author of the story collections “Black Jesus and Other Superheroes” (2017), “How to Wrestle a Girl” (2021), and the debut novel, Dead in Long Beach, California (2024). She is an Associate Professor of creative writing at California State University, Fresno.

Bring the little ones to hear special guest story times with Fire Chief Norman, Save the Children, and others. Balloons by Gary and Ballet Folklorico Sierra Linda will provide additional entertainment. Prize drawings for $2 per ticket will provide attendees a chance to win mystery themed bags that include author signed books, and new release books, and more. Participants must be present to receive their prize and winners will be announced at 1:45 p.m.

Inside, the Friends of the Tulare County Library Fall Used Book Sale returns offering a variety of titles for all ages. Purchase a Book Festival bag at the Festival or T-shirts and hoodies as part of our online fundraised to support next year’s festival. Book Festival items can be purchased at https://www.bonfire.com/tulare-county-library-foundation/.

Special thanks to our sponsors of the 2024 Tulare County Library Book Festival, including Family HealthCare Network, Tulare County Library Foundation, and Tulare County Friends of the Library.

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Tulare County Library serves all the residents of Tulare County with locations in 17 communities, Read to Succeed literacy center, Pop Up Tulare County, and online at www.tularecountylibrary.org. Follow the Library on Facebook or local branch page, Instagram, or Twitter.

 

The Tulare County Library Foundation, a 501(c)3, ensure the success of the Library with financial support through community fundraising, including the continued growth of its million dollar endowment to ensure regular funding for the future. Also, the Foundation is dedicated to fundraising for remodeling the Dinuba, Alpaugh, and Orosi Branches, and the construction of the new Springville Branch. Learn more at www.tularecountylibrary.org/foundation.

 

The Friends of the Tulare County Library, a 501(c)3, provides support to library programs and service, especially through volunteers, book sales, donations, and membership. They, in addition to the local branch Friends groups, are the primary support of our successful annual Summer Reading Challenge supporting many of our special events and programs. Learn more at www.tularecountylibrary.org/friends-library.