We are thrilled to invite you to our fourth annual HPL Book Fest, a celebration of Wisconsin area authors, June 20-21! Whether beginning your journey or a veteran writer, we encourage you to connect with your community here at your library.
Friday, June 20:
Friends of Hedberg Public Library Author Reception
On Friday, June 20 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., join us in the HPL Program Room for an Author Reception featuring Book Fest Special Guest, Maggie Ginsberg. Enjoy appetizers and a cash bar followed by a book sale and signing, as well as a discussion of Maggie's novel Still True. Free and open to the public; registration is required.
Saturday, June 21:
Craft-Focused Writing Workshops
- Crafting Unforgettable Characters
- Everything You Need to Get Started
- Create Your Own Comics
- Illuminating the Truth
- Bringing Your Manuscript to Port: Navigating the Varied Channels to Book Publication
- Plotting the Bones of Your Story
- Down the Rabbit Hole: Research for Writers
PLUS, a Master Class with award-winning, Wisconsin author, Maggie Ginsberg: 10 Ways I Got Unstuck. Registration is recommended for all workshops.
We also hope you will find your next favorite book at the Author Fair, featuring booths of more than 20 local and regional authors throughout the library from 2:30-4:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 21.
We’ve planned an event filled with inspiration, fellowship, and the chance to learn, not only from excellent workshops, but from the connections that happen between the lines too. One of the goals of Book Fest is to foster our creative community in the building of a strong network of writers who can reach out to each other for mentorship and fellowship.
Join us and your fellow writers at HPL Book Fest 2025!
Phil, Emilie, Jamie, & Nikki
2025 Book Fest Committee