Curiosity Fest: A Garland Book Festival & Author Event
Schedule
Sat Sep 27 2025 at 10:00 am to 08:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Garland Central Library | Garland, TX
About this Event
Join us for a day dedicated to the written word, featuring free activities for all ages and interests.
Local Author Showcase
Meet authors face-to-face, purchase signed copies, and discover new favorites from our literary community.
Writing Workshops
For Adults: Get expert advice on publishing. Registration required.
For Tweens & Teens: Explore the exciting world of graphic novel creation. Registration required.
For All Ages: Learn about the importance of documenting your history.
Special Story Time
For Children: A special story time and activity featuring Pete the Cat.
One Book, One Garland: An Evening with the Author
For Adults: Close out the day with an inspiring evening with Marcela Fuentes, author of Malas. Join us for a live author discussion and book signing. Registration required.
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Curiosity Fest
🕑: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Local Authors Showcase - Session 1
Info: Program Room 121 -
Rebecca Adler,
Maggie Atabong, AJ Bell,
Yolanda Carter,
Wiliam Patrick Cook,
Brian Delaney,
Lesa Engelthaler,
Sarah Hendricks,
Ann Katagiri,
Preston Knowles,
Tani Lamb,
Edward Matthews,
Sarah Mensinga,
Mignon Morse,
Rosie Pova,
Donna Russell,
Heather Stapp,
Cindy Vanous,
Patricia Vermillion,
Becky Villareal,
Vishnu Warrier,
Karen Weiss,
Cynthia Wildridge,
Amy Winfield
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Adult Writing Workshop
Host: Reavis Z. Wortham
Info: Program Room 122 - Registration required, adults 18+
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Children's Storytime and Craft Activity with Pete the Cat
Info: Storytime Room
🕑: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Local Authors Showcase - Session 2
Info: Program Room 121-
Laura Barrow,
Lindy Bell,
Dawn Blasingame,
AJ Cole,
Michael David,
Renee Edwards,
Austin Guttery,
Latifah Hameen,
Nicole Herron,
Jema Hill Cook,
Candice Jones,
Deonna Kay,
Judy Liu,
Valerie Mobley,
Natalie Musgrave Dossett,
Tori O,
Guenivere Potter,
Liese Sherwood-Fabre,
David Smart,
LA Starks,
Abigail Taylor,
Amanda White
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Tweens & Teens Graphic Novel Writing Workshop
Host: Sarah Mensinga
Info: Program Room 122 - Registration required, ages 9-17
🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:15 PM
For All Ages: Importance of Documenting Your History
Host: Garland Landmark Museum at Heritage Crossing
🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
One Book, One Garland: Evening with the Author
Host: Marcela Fuentes
Info: Program Rooms 121 & 122 - Registration required, adults 18+
Where is it happening?
Garland Central Library, 625 Austin Street, Garland, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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