Fredericksburg’s Inaugural Book Festival at Pioneer Memorial Library

Celebrate Fredericksburg’s Inaugural Book Festival on January 18, 2025, from 9 AM to 5 PM at Pioneer Memorial Library and nearby venues. This free event features author presentations, book signings, interactive panels, children’s activities, and a statue dedication honoring Thelma McDaniel Phillips, the library’s first librarian. Highlights include talks by acclaimed authors Ashley Winstead, Stephen Harrigan, Stacey Swann, Naomi Shihab Nye, and more. Children’s activities, hosted by authors and illustrators like Don Tate and Chris Barton, include drawing sessions and storytelling. Enjoy food, beverages, and convenient trolley service between venues. Don’t miss this celebration of literature! For details, call (210) 416-2629.