March 30, 2009
Philadelphia Free Library Festival
Photo by J. Smith for GPTMC
Started as the Philadelphia Book Festival in 2007, this year’s Free Library Festival marks the third year in which the Central Library opens its doors and spills out onto the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for a grand, two-day celebration of the written word.
Festivities begin promptly at 11 am on April 18th and fill the daylight hours on both Saturday and Sunday. With more than 50 writers and artists participating, as well as 100+ exhibitors setting up in the Street Fair and Literary Marketplace, this is a must-attend for book lovers and ravenous readers alike.
Some of the event highlights include readings by Susan Orlean, Joyce Carol Oates and Philly’s own Solomon Jones. Musical performers include Kristin Chenoweth, Peter Yarrow and Trout Fishing in America. There’s a full day of kid-friendly programming scheduled as well, making it a perfect city day-trip for suburban families. The events on Saturday are capped off by a Philly vs. Chicago Story Slam, sponsored by First Person Arts.
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March 30, 2009, 4:15 pm
Eric says:
I’m going strictly for Trout Fishing in America. SO AWESOME.
March 30, 2009, 4:15 pm
Mary says:
Trout Fishing in America: also a story by the late, great Richard Brautigan. Any connection?
March 30, 2009, 4:15 pm
Marisa says:
Mary, I’m pretty sure that the band named themselves after the story.
March 30, 2009, 4:15 pm
phillygrrl says:
Solomon Jones? Yay, now I can get my book signed!
March 30, 2009, 4:15 pm
Gary says:
Anybody know what time trout goes on?
March 30, 2009, 4:15 pm
Marisa says:
Gary, according to the schedule, Trout Fishing goes on at 4:30 pm at the Target Children’s Stage. That stage is located in the park across from the library’s main entrance.
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