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Bay Area Book Festival YouthLit takes over the library!
The festival’s ever-popular YouthLit returns and will feature programs on Saturday, May 30, at the downtown branch of the Berkeley Public Library, as well as on two dedicated stages on Sunday, May 31, in the Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park.
YouthLit will again be filled with readings, panels, discussions, and interactive fun featuring the most exciting and engaging names in young people’s literature. This year on Saturday, we will also feature a stage with panels and discussions for adults about children’s books and literacy to address how to best support the children in our lives.
You can now find the full schedule at https://www.baybookfest.org/youthlit/#youthlitschedule
All events at YouthLit are FREE!
Just show up and enjoy the day
As the Bay Area Book Festival (BABF) enters its 12th year, it stands as both a cultural celebration and a critical gathering space where activists, authors, and audiences can unite around today’s most urgent issues and uplift marginalized voices.
AGE GROUP: | Teens | Preteens | Elementary | Early Childhood | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Literacy, Learning & Lectures | Cultural & Heritage | Creative | Community Event | Authors, Books & Writing | Activities & Games |
Wheelchair accessible. Request sign language interpreter, real-time captioning, materials in large print, braille, or other accommodations by calling 510-981-6195 (Library) or the 510-981-6347 (City of Berkeley TDD line). Please refrain from scented products during public programs.
Many library programs are funded by the generous support of the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library. Thank you, Friends!
