Ohioana Book Festival

The 2025 Ohioana Book Festival will be at the State Library of Ohio on Saturday, May 3rd!

Come join your favorite Ohio authors and illustrators for book signings, panel discussions, author Q&As, children's book readings, Character Mascot photo ops, and much more! There is something at the festival for people of all ages.

-FREE and open to the public; no tickets required
-popular local food trucks
-unique opportunities to connect with local creatives

Stay tuned for the full list of authors and illustrators releasing at the end of next week!
Outreach events will also be posted as they are scheduled.

The State Library of Ohio shares a building with Ohioana Library and is located at 274 E. First Ave Suite #100, Columbus OH, 43201. This will allow some festival programming to take place in Ohioana's space as well.

Since its inception in 2007, the Ohioana Book Festival takes place annually every spring. The festival truly embodies Ohioana's tagline: Connecting readers and Ohio writers.

Mark your calendars, and we'll see you May 3rd!

Also check out other Festivals in Columbus, Arts events in Columbus, Literary Art events in Columbus.