Texas Border Business
McAllen Public Library launches its fifth annual book festival with an exciting name change: South Texas Book Festival (STBF). Formerly known as McAllen Book Festival, the South Texas Book Festival will take place on November 10, 2018, at the McAllen Public Library, 4001 N. 23rd Street, from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The festival is free and open to the public and will feature a diverse group of national, regional and local authors who will participate in readings and panel discussions.
Join the McAllen Public Library, Friends of the Library and Library Advisory Board at an exciting press conference this Friday where authors will be announced and other exciting event details will be reviewed.
The event is expressly organized for children, teens, and their families. Participants may purchase books and have them personalized by festival authors.
This year, the festival kicks off with a week of family-centered activities. Check the website at www.southtexasbookfestival.com under “Spirit Week.”
Join MPL for a day of fun with special author presentations, bouncy castles, slide, kiddie train, gaming and VR for teens, all day hands-on activities for children and teens, and a FREE book giveaway for youth.
WHO: McAllen Public Library
WHAT: South Texas Book Festival Press Conference
WHEN: Friday, November 2, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: McAllen Public Library
