The Wisconsin Book Festival will hold its 25th Annual Fall Celebration from October 15 to 18, 2026. This event is a collaboration between the Madison Public Library and the Madison Public Library Foundation and will be hosted at three locations: Central Library at 201 W. Mifflin Street, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art at 227 State Street, and the Discovery Building at 330 N. Orchard Street on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
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The festival will feature over 55 free events, showcasing a diverse selection of authors. The Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation is recognized as the Signature Sponsor for their enduring support over the past 25 years. A complete schedule of activities is available on the Wisconsin Book Festival website.
The Wisconsin Book Festival connects authors and readers through year-round author events that foster important conversations. Each year, it offers a rich lineup of bestselling, award-winning, and emerging writers across various genres, catering to readers of all ages. For additional information about festival programming, visit wisconsinbookfestival.org, and follow the festival on Facebook and Instagram at @wibookfest. Archived recordings of past events can also be accessed via the festival's Crowdcast page.
The Madison Public Library serves over 1.4 million visitors annually across its nine locations, promoting education, literacy, and community involvement for 150 years. More details can be found at www.madisonpubliclibrary.org and on its social media platforms.
The Madison Public Library Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides essential support to the library through fundraising and advocacy, ensuring the availability of free programs and resources for the Madison community. Learn more about supporting local libraries at mplfoundation.org and on social media.