Free State Book Festival

Name: Free State Book Festival
Start: 2026-05-03T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-03T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Lawrence Public Library

Sun, May 03

Lawrence Public Library

Time & Location

May 03, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

Hosted by Lawrence Public Library in partnership with Anamcara Press, Kansas Authors Club, and the Raven Bookstore,

this brand-new community celebration brings together books, brews, poetry, and live music —all in one unforgettable day.

May 3, 2026

Join us for:

50 local and regional authors

20 poets + a lively open-mic