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Save the Date!

Pgh Book Fest is back on June 5, 2027!

More information coming soon! Programming applications are now open at the link below:

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There's always a way to help!
While volunteer opportunities for the 2027 Pgh Book Fest aren't available just yet, you can volunteer at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh throughout the year!

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Help keep Library programs like Pgh Book Fest free for all to enjoy. It takes a community to bring stories to life. Donate today!

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“Pittsburgh is a center for the literary arts, so people should come here to see what the community has to offer.”

– Michael Simms, 2023 & 2025 Poet

“When I think of the Festival, I feel like I’m coming back home.”

– Kyla Zhao, 2024 & 2025 Author

“Everyone has a story, and they’re so willing to share it. That’s why we love being here.”

– Ellen McDevitt, WQED, 2025 Sponsor

“When I think about the Festival, one of the things that really come to mind is equity and making sure its accessible for everybody.”

– Helen Campbell, Festival Partner