Grab your friends and show off your book smarts at this special pre-Book-Fest event! Groups of up to 6 are invited to compete in book trivia for gift cards and […]
Howl of the Hearts Poetry Competition celebrates the creativity of our Northern Colorado poets community! Teens (grades 6-12) or Adults (ages 18-up) are welcome to submit a poem. Make sure […]
Help us kick off the Fort Collins Book Fest at this special after-hours event for all ages! Drink hot cocoa, play word games, snag some swag, and participate in book […]
We know there is no one "Immigrant Experience." In fact, each family and individual has their own and, unless your family is indigenous to the United States, your family does […]
Do you use social media to find your next read? Authors Kate Shelton and Vanessa Rasanen discuss how they engage with social media to connect with their readers, create community, […]
Romantasy authors Amalie Howard (The Starlight Heir) and Vanessa Rasanen (Until the Stars Fall) spin epic romances featuring swoon-worthy princes from magical lands. Hear how the authors combine elements of […]
Let’s turn the horror genre on its head! Stephen Graham Jones (I Was a Teenage Slasher) writes his story from the perspective of the killer, Devon A. Mihesuah (The Bone […]
This event is sold out! To cancel your registration or join the waitlist for this event, please contact Laura, lvilarettuma@fcmod.org. How do we write our locality? How do we creatively […]
Play Bingo and celebrate your love of books at this special Book Fest Bingo night, hosted at Maxline Brewing! Prizes include gift cards and other book swag from The Crowded […]
Get ready to unleash your creativity in this exciting, hands-on class where we'll dive into the world of accordion-fold books! These fun, foldable wonders are perfect for showcasing your artwork, […]
Join poet and Spanish Interpreter Ally Eden for a 90-minute Bilingual poetry workshop that invites you to write from your heart using inquiry, adoration, and distillation. We’ll engage in writing […]
(VIRTUAL) Join Front Range Community College virtually for a free online screening of the not-yet-released PBS Indie Lens documentary, "Free for All: The Public Library," which examines how public libraries […]
Are you a book lover looking to build connections with fellow readers in a fun and relaxed setting? Join us for an evening where books, conversation, and new connections come […]
The essay—the most flexible, shapeshifting genre—has much to offer writers. This workshop led by National Book Award finalist Deborah Jackson Taffa is designed to explore the dynamic possibilities of creative […]
Craft, revision, publication, education, and beyond — writers, bring all of your burning questions! This panel, made up of faculty, alumni, and leadership from Western Colorado University's MFA program in […]
Hear how three authors investigate and share the untold stories of marginalized voices through unique forms of storytelling. Through his memoir, Tim Z. Hernandez (They Call You Back) investigates the […]
Award-winning author Deborah Jackson Taffa headlines this year’s Fort Collins Book Fest: Open Pages Open Minds. Taffa's memoir, Whiskey Tender, was a finalist for the National Book Award and was […]
In this panel, authors Riley Odell (Divergent Realms: Science Fiction and Fantasy Stories About Neurodivergence) and Kendra Merritt (Unmasked) share their unique experiences of writing from a neurodivergent perspective. While […]
Meet author Christine Day and participate in crafts and activities that go along with her latest book, We Still Belong! Hear from the author, ask questions, and get creative. Book […]
This event is sold out! To cancel your registration or join the waitlist for this event, please contact Laura, lvilarettuma@fcmod.org. Many people want to write a book, but it can […]
Fort Collins children's author Lindsey Pointer leads participants through an interactive read-aloud of her book Wally and Freya followed by coloring and puppet play. This engaging workshop explores themes from […]
Celebrate the conclusion of Fort Collins Book Fest 2025 with craft beers, fun activities, and an adult storytime that’s sure to make you laugh, cringe, and maybe even blush. Expect […]
