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Celebrate your love of reading with us!

May 30, 2026

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Ave. | Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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Join us for our fifth year of celebration!

Established in 2022, Pgh Book Fest is back this year and chock-full of authors, poets, events and workshops for readers of all ages!

Saturday, May 30, 2026

Event Information

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Check out the shop!

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Oakland branch hosts the Pgh Book Fest! In addition to the physical store inside the library branch, merch is available on our online store. Every purchase supports the Library’s programs and services!

See the store

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Help us make it happen!

We’re looking for volunteers to guide attendees through their day, assist with authors, and help make the Festival a day that’s one for the books!

Volunteer

On May 30, 2026, Pgh Book Fest is back for its fifth year - celebrating the stories that bring us all together.

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Want to learn more about the storytellers you’ll see on our stage this year? View our featured authors and poets!

Authors & Poets

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Books aren’t the only thing worth browsing at this year’s Festival… check out the local vendors joining us!

Exhibitors & Vendors

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With programming and workshops for adults, children, and everyone in-between, the only challenge will be choosing which to attend!

Explore Programs

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Our campus map is your official guide to Festival adventures, and there's plenty of parking for everyone making the journey!

Map & Parking

“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

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