9th Annual Livingston Parish Book Festival

The 9th Annual Book Festival will return Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Main Branch in Livingston, located at 20390 Iowa Street, Livingston, LA, 70754.

First held in 2013, the Livingston Parish Book Festival features author discussions, book signings, live music, food, face painting, games, and other activities. Visitors will also be able to utilize any of the library’s resources. 

The event, which is hosted by the Livingston Parish Library, is free and open to the public. All other branches of the Livingston Parish Library will be closed on November 9.

Save the Date

What is Book Fest?

The Livingston Parish Book Festival is the community’s largest celebration of books and literacy in Livingston Parish! Book Festival was first held in 2013, and it features author discussions, book signings, live music, food, face painting, games, food trucks, and other activities. Visitors are also able to utilize any of the library’s resources during the event, and those who attend receive free books and prizes while supplies last. 

Check out this video from last year's Livingston Parish Book Festival!

Book Festival is the Livingston Parish Library's biggest single-day event, drawing visitors from Livingston Parish and beyond. It is held annually at the Main Branch, located at 20390 Iowa Street. All other branches of the Livingston Parish Library are closed the day of Book Festival. 

This family-friendly event is free to attend and open to all ages. More details, including on this year's headlining authors, entertainers, and other performers, will be released as Book Festival draws closer. 

Apply to Participate

Calling all local authors and community organizations! The Livingston Parish Library is now accepting applications for the 9th Annual Livingston Parish Book Festival! 

This year's festival will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the Main Branch in Livingston. The deadline to submit an application is Wednesday, October 30, 2024. 

For an opportunity to participate in this year's event, submit an application via the Author or Community Organization Form; a member of the Book Festival Committee will contact you with information regarding your application. You may contact us directly at 225-686-4100 for any questions or assistance. 

Please note: Applying does not guarantee acceptance; applicants will be contacted to confirm participation. Community organizations wishing to participate in the Livingston Parish Book Fest must offer services that directly affect Livingston Parish residents. 

Local Authors

Community Organizations

Authors’ Row

The Livingston Parish Library does not cover product or service liability for any purchased merchandise, sale of tangible or intangible goods, transfer of property, or other transactions entered into between patrons and vendors at library-hosted events.  

The library is not a stakeholder or beneficiary of the proceeds of third-party vendors. The library shall be held harmless from all claims for any damaged or inferior products, incomplete services, erroneous transactions, or any other claims arising from any purchased merchandise, sale of tangible or intangible goods, transfer of property, or other transactions entered into between patrons and vendors at library-hosted events.  

Any claims from the aforementioned acts of sale shall be taken to the vendor for resolution by the transacting patron. The library shall not act as an emissary in any claims that may arise.

Participants

Community Row

The Livingston Parish Library does not cover product or service liability for any purchased merchandise, sale of tangible or intangible goods, transfer of property, or other transactions entered into between patrons and vendors at library-hosted events.  

The library is not a stakeholder or beneficiary of the proceeds of third-party vendors. The library shall be held harmless from all claims for any damaged or inferior products, incomplete services, erroneous transactions, or any other claims arising from any purchased merchandise, sale of tangible or intangible goods, transfer of property, or other transactions entered into between patrons and vendors at library-hosted events.  

Any claims from the aforementioned acts of sale shall be taken to the vendor for resolution by the transacting patron. The library shall not act as an emissary in any claims that may arise.

Participants

Food Trucks

The Livingston Parish Library does not cover product or service liability for any purchased merchandise, sale of tangible or intangible goods, transfer of property, or other transactions entered into between patrons and vendors at library-hosted events.  

The library is not a stakeholder or beneficiary of the proceeds of third-party vendors. The library shall be held harmless from all claims for any damaged or inferior products, incomplete services, erroneous transactions, or any other claims arising from any purchased merchandise, sale of tangible or intangible goods, transfer of property, or other transactions entered into between patrons and vendors at library-hosted events.  

Any claims from the aforementioned acts of sale shall be taken to the vendor for resolution by the transacting patron. The library shall not act as an emissary in any claims that may arise.

Participants