Experience the Best of Buffalo - Our Food - Our Culture - Our History Saturday July 7, 2007 • Lafayette Square and Central Library • Downtown Buffalo • FREE • Open to the Public
Celebrating a new name for the book festival, this year's event features an exciting array of activities for all ages:
| • Meet and Greet Celebrity Authors | • Readings |
| • Book Signings | • Interactive Children Activities |
| • Seminars | • Panel Discussions |
| • Variety of Vendors |
A family event that promotes the City's love of reading, diverse communities and rich history, the book fair attracted more than 4,000 people last year and serves as a perfect compliment to the annual Taste of Buffalo food festival that takes place the same weekend only blocks away. Learn more about the Buffalo Book Fair
Featured Events
Verizon Presents: Live Inspirational Message with JAMES EARL JONES
During an exclusive morning engagement at the Central Library, Verizon presents spokesperson and Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor JAMES EARL JONES for a live, in-person inspirational address followed by a question and answer period. Prior to the formal presentation, select seating will be offered for a 9 am continental breakfast.
A paid event. More
Books, Blues & Barbecue -- Friday, July 6th!
Kick-off the Buffalo Book Fair on Friday, July 6th at the downtown Central Library and celebrate Books, Blues & Barbecue! Enjoy a beautiful summer evening, great food catered by Fables Cafe and live music outside on the Library's front ramp or inside the main concourse. This is a wonderful opportunity to mingle with the book fair's featured authors and presenters! Come for the relaxed atmosphere and get ready for an exciting weekend celebrating our City! WGRZ Channel 2 Meteorologist Chesley McNeil will emcee the Books, Blues and Barbecue event. Proceeds from the event benefit the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library and Literacy Volunteers of Buffalo & Erie County. More
ThinkBright Children's Main Stage
Join WNED’s ThinkBright for special presentations for kids and families under the tent at the Think Bright Children’s Main Stage! Hear from Children’s and Young Adult authors, hear the winners of our Share a Story Contest, see exciting demonstrations, enjoy story time with some of your favorite characters and personalities and join in the hands on fun as we celebrate kids reading and writing in the ThinkBright Children’s Main Stage!
Then join us at the ThinkBright activity tables to get your own storybook to read at home, to make your own Reading Rainbow butterfly and more, free, hands-on crafts and fun!
