The Books by the Banks Cincinnati Regional Book Festival is held annually in downtown Cincinnati. The day-long festival, which is free and open to the public, features national, regional, and local authors and illustrators; book signings; panel discussions; and activities for the entire family to enjoy.
The 17th annual Books by the Banks Cincinnati Regional Book Festival will take place Saturday, November 16, 2024 10am – 4pm at the Main Library of the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library. Admission is free.
The 2024 Books by the Banks regional book festival promises to be one of our best ever with the return of all your favorite activities!
100+ national, regional, and local authors
Author Panel discussions on reading, writing, and publishing
Kids’ Corner with all day fun for kids with arts & crafts, story times, and more
Teen Scene
2024 Writing Contest in Prose and Poetry in adult and teen categories
Additional details for the 2024 Festival coming soon!