Children's Book Festival - Wells County Public Library

Children’s Book Festival 2023

Join us for a Children’s Book Festival at the Main Library. Event is normally held every other year. The 2023 event will feature musician Jim Gill, author Shannon Anderson, author & illustrator David Slonim, food trucks, carnival games, balloon animals, moonbounce, inflatable obstacle course, costumed characters, and more!

Event date and time

Saturday, October 7: 9 AM – 4 PM
at the Main Library (200 West Washington Street, Bluffton, IN 46714).

Author and Performances in attendance

Find out more about the authors by clicking on their names. There will also be books and CDs for purchase at the event and a chance to get them signed.

Shannon Anderson – author (Shannon will also be presenting at Wells County Schools on Thursday and Friday)

Jim Gill – musician and author

David Slonim – author and illustrator

Event Schedule

9:00 am: Doors open – Meet Elephant & Piggie

9:00 am-3:30 pm: Carnival games, bounce house/obstacle course, and book/CD give-a-ways

9:30 am: Jim Gill performance

10:30 am: David Slonim drawing workshop

11 am-2 pm: Balloon animals, local authors, food trucks

11 am: Elephant & Piggie meet-and-greet

11:30 am: Shannon Anderson presentation

12:15 pm: Local author readings

12:30 pm: Storywalk tour

1:00 pm: Jim Gill performance

1:30 pm: Indy the Super Service Dog

1:45 pm: Elephant & Piggie meet-and-greet

2:00 pm: Shannon Anderson writing workshop

3:00 pm: David Slonim drawing workshop

Local Authors/Illustrators

Food and Truck Vendors

Several local food trucks will be selling meals at the event along Washington Street. You’ll want to make sure you bring some cash with you to enjoy food, but most should accept credit card.