The Ohio Book Awards

Schedule

Wed Oct 15 2025 at 05:30 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

The Ohio Statehouse | Columbus, OH

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The Ohio Book Awards celebration includes great conversation, delicious food, engaging interviews with the winners, book signings, and more!
About this Event

Join us as we celebrate the winners of the 84th annual Ohio Book Awards – live at the Ohio Statehouse Atrium!

The Ohio Book Awards will be presented live at the historic Ohio Statehouse Atrium, with a reception that includes heavy hors d'oeuvres and complimentary drinks. The program will include interviews with each Award winner (featuring Special Guest Interviewers) followed by book signing. Books will be available for purchase at the event.

The Event will also include some fun surprises, amazing food, and great conversation with fellow book lovers! Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating Ohio literature.

The 2025 Ohio Book Award Winners will be announced SOON stay tuned!

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

5:30 PM – 9:00 PM EDT


Agenda

🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Reception & Hors d'oeuvres
🕑: 06:30 AM - 08:00 PM
Award Presentations & Interviews by Special Guests
🕑: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Book Signing & Meeting the Winners
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Where is it happening?

The Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, United States

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Tickets

USD 0.00 to USD 55.20

Ohioana Library Association

Host or Publisher Ohioana Library Association

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