Saturday, July 15, 10am-6pm; Sunday, July 16, 10am-5pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Main Branch], 96 S. Grant Ave., and Topiary Park, 480 E. Town St.

The Columbus Book Festival is a two-day event that celebrates a community of book lovers.

Inside the Main Library, over 135 featured authors will talk about their newly-released books in lively panel discussions in the library’s seven meeting rooms.

Outside, in Topiary Park, the Festival Marketplace will be active with dozens of exhibitor tents, family-friendly entertainment, food trucks, merchandise tables, and more.

Hosted by Columbus Metropolitan Library Foundation.