Open Book
Woman taking paper from a booth labeled "The Amazing Libby"
Woman silkscreening "Open Book" print on yellow fabric
Girl sitting with book

OUR WILDLY POPULAR FESTIVAL FOR READERS RETURNS

Long haired young person dropping through clouds wearing a parachute and reading a book

It’s back! Open Book: A Festival for Readers returns to
the Ferndale Events Center, 5715 Barrett Road (exit 262), on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026.

A library lover’s dream day:

  • Explore hands-on library experiences
  • Buy books, comic books and bookish crafts
  • Cheer for top teams in our Speed Puzzling Contest
  • Meet local authors
  • Connect with fellow readers, writers and library fans

NOON-5:00 PM, SUNDAY, NOV. 8
Free fun for all ages

FEATURED MAINSTAGE AUTHORS

Emma Patee and her book, Tilt

EMMA PATTEE
author of critically acclaimed bestseller Tilt

An “epic odyssey” (NPR) about the disappointments and desires we all carry, and what each of us will do for the people we love.

Donna Barba Higuera and her book, The Last Cuentista

DONNA BARBA HIGUERA
Newberry Medal and Pura Belpre Award Winner

Bestselling author of middle-grade and picturebooks that reinvent history, folklore and life experience.

CELEBRATE READERS, WRITERS
AND BOOKISH ENTHUSIASM
AT THIS FREE EVENT FOR ALL AGES.

row of photos of people having fun at the Open Book event in 2024
Save the date!

12:00-5:00 P.M., Sunday, November 8, 2026
Ferndale Events Center, 5715 Barrett Road
Ferndale, Washington

More details will be added soon!

Generously sponsored by the Whatcom County Library Foundation
and enthusiastically presented by Whatcom County Library System and Village Books.