Calling all book worms. The Kansas City Public Library, Missouri Humanities, and the Missouri Center for the Book are partnering up to host the inaugural Heartland Book Festival .
The fest is a weekend-long event featuring keynote speakers, activities, and learning opportunities for various ages and interest groups. Let’s turn the page and see what the festival has in store.
The details
When: Friday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Friday is at Folly Theater and Saturday is at the Central Library branch (14 W. 10th St.)
Price: Free admission
Run of show
An array of events are happening throughout the two-day fest, so we’re highlighting some of the can’t-miss happenings here:
Samantha Edwards: Comic Book Character Workshop | Saturday, Oct. 7 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Learn how to generate your own silly characters for all your future comic book ideas.
Intro to Tarot Reading | Saturday, Oct. 7 | 12-1:30 p.m. | Understand foundational history and tools to begin working with Tarot cards.
Telling Our Stories Writing Workshop | Saturday, Oct. 7 | Novice and experienced writers are welcome to explore how micro-memories can add up to tell a bigger story of one’s life, the people in it, and its experiences.
Other activities include:
- Various exhibits featuring photography and art
- Live performances from local musicians
- Literary fun before the fest with these resources
- A robust lineup of featured presenters