HPL Book Fest Is Celebrating 5 Years!

Save the Dates: June 19-27, 2026          

Free craft workshops on character development, writing methods, querying, working with an editor, AND MORE!

Featured authors include Lesley Kagen and Pao Lor, along with returning special guests Maggie Ginsberg and Ann Garvin!

New in 2026: Book Fest is expanding to include a week of 20+ Author Events throughout Downtown Janesville, culminating with our Book Fest Author Fair at the Janesville Farmers Market on Saturday June 27.

No Cost. Registration for individual workshops is recommended. Find out more and Register on HPL Book Fest Page