Children's Book Festival - Wells County Public Library

Children’s Book Festival 2025

Join us for a Children’s Book Festival at the Main Library. Event is normally held every other year. The 2025 event will feature musician Jim Gill, author & illustrator Blythe Russo, food trucks, carnival games, balloon animals, moonbounce, inflatable obstacle course, costumed characters, and more!

Event date and time

Saturday, October 11: 9 AM – 3 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.

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

Jim Gill – musician and author

Event Schedule – schedule is subject to change (please check back later)

9:00 am: Doors open – Meet Pigeon

9:00 am-2:30 pm: Carnival games, bounce house/obstacle course, and book/CD give-a-ways

9:30 am: Jim Gill performance

10:45 am: Blythe Russo presentation

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

11:00-11:30 am: Jim Gill book/CD selling/signing

11:45 am-12:15 pm: Character and Tail Waggin’ Tutor meet-and-greet

12:00 pm: Storywalk tour

12:00-12:30 pm: Blythe Russo book selling/signing

12:30 pm: Jim Gill performance

1:15-1:45 pm: Jim Gill book/CD selling/signing

1:45 am-2:15 pm: Character and Tail Waggin’ Tutor meet-and-greet

1:30 pm: Blythe Russo presentation

2:15-2:45 pm: Blythe Russo book selling/signing

3:00 pm: Library doors close

Local Authors/Illustrators – updates coming soon for list of authors for 2025

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.