GR Lit Fest

GR Lit Fest GR Lit Fest is a week long festival celebrated in the heart of Grand Rapids, MI.
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Our aim is to unite writers, readers, local booksellers, and businesses over the love of literature.

Oops, I must be on vacation mode already (currently sitting in my plane seat). Join us for delicious wine, coffee and Si...
06/10/2026

Oops, I must be on vacation mode already (currently sitting in my plane seat). Join us for delicious wine, coffee and Silent Reading on Monday, June 22nd, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm with GR Lit Fest at Squibb Coffee Bar.

The June 29th event is going to be ๐Ÿคฉ!
06/10/2026

The June 29th event is going to be ๐Ÿคฉ!

Join THE PLAYGROUNDgr and GR Lit Fest for a FREE family event!

Give your children a fun evening...and just maybe a new dream for their future, right alongside Michael Hyacinthe, CEO and Founder of Wimee! Wishing to learn how he did it? Meet Wime and learn about Wimee's book, "Wimee Learns about Money" alongside sponsor LMCU. Join us on June 29 at 4pm - 6pm for your free and signed copy AND much more...

What does your child dream about becoming when they grow up?
๐ŸŽจ An artist?
โœ๏ธ A teacher?
๐Ÿฒ A chef?
๐Ÿ”ฌ A scientist?
๐Ÿ’ก An entrepreneur?
๐ŸŒŽ A community leader?

Join us for Dream Big, a free community event designed to inspire children to imagine their futures and discover the many possibilities available to them right here in Grand Rapids.
Through engaging storytimes, creative activities, hands-on experiences, and interactive community partner booths, children will explore big ideas about their futures while building confidence, curiosity, and hope.

Families can enjoy:
๐ŸŒŸ Read-alouds from local authors featuring stories about dreams, goals, and self-belief.

๐ŸŒŸ Creative activities and imaginative play experiences

๐ŸŒŸ Interactive stations focused on wellness, mindfulness, nutrition, financial literacy, and more

๐ŸŒŸ Plenty of fun, play, and inspiration for all ages

We believe every child deserves the chance to imagine a bright future and have the practical tools they need to make it happen...and of course the chance to PLAY!

40 authors! ๐Ÿคฉ There will be 40 authors of various genres ready to meet readers during the June 28th Adult Book Fair at K...
06/05/2026

40 authors! ๐Ÿคฉ There will be 40 authors of various genres ready to meet readers during the June 28th Adult Book Fair at Knights of St. Casimir Aid Society / 6th Street Hall. ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ“š From 2:00-6:00, browse the book fair withwhile sipping on tasty beverages.

Event details and a complete author list can be found here ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://grlitfest.com/event/adult-book-fair-2026/

Without generous venues lending us space, we wouldn't be able to host our book fairs. ๐Ÿค˜โค Weโ€™d like to thank Knights of S...
06/05/2026

Without generous venues lending us space, we wouldn't be able to host our book fairs. ๐Ÿค˜โค Weโ€™d like to thank Knights of St. Casimir Aid Society / 6th Street Hall for agreeing to host our June 28th Adult Book Fair! ๐Ÿฅณ

Join us June 27th at the K-12 Book Fair to meet these fantastic authors and our special guest, Wimee! ๐Ÿ˜ Weโ€™ll be on the ...
06/04/2026

Join us June 27th at the K-12 Book Fair to meet these fantastic authors and our special guest, Wimee! ๐Ÿ˜ Weโ€™ll be on the back patio of HAS HEART Coffee Shop.

Full event and author details available here ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://grlitfest.com/event/k-12-book-fair-2026/

Our book fairs wouldnโ€™t be possible without venues generously lending us space. ๐Ÿค˜โค Weโ€™d like to thank HAS HEART Coffee S...
06/04/2026

Our book fairs wouldnโ€™t be possible without venues generously lending us space. ๐Ÿค˜โค Weโ€™d like to thank HAS HEART Coffee Shop for agreeing to host our June 27th K-12 Book Fair on their patio! ๐Ÿฅณ

Introducing our guest authors & artists for the June 27 Graphic Novels, Comics, and Zines Night! ๐Ÿ‘Š๐Ÿ’ฅ These creators take ...
06/04/2026

Introducing our guest authors & artists for the June 27 Graphic Novels, Comics, and Zines Night! ๐Ÿ‘Š๐Ÿ’ฅ These creators take storytelling to the next level with illustration and design. Bring all your questions for this amazing panel. ๐Ÿคฉ

๐Ÿ—“ June 27, ๐Ÿ•• 6PM
Black Dog Books & Records

Attending authors include:
๐Ÿ“— Ivy Rose
๐Ÿ“™ Tuyet-Nhi Pham
๐Ÿ“• Rue Sparks

Authors will have books available for purchase and signing.

The festival wraps this year with a huge community celebration! ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿฅฐ
06/03/2026

The festival wraps this year with a huge community celebration! ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿฅฐ

THE PLAYGROUNDgr and GR Lit Fest are excited to partner with local professionals, neighbors and friends on June 29's FREE literacy and play event, Dream Big from 4pm to 6pm at Houseman Playground! Join us in celebrating our Community Partners and Committee Leaders!

THANK YOU to GR Lit Fest Co-Founder Susan Clark and THE PLAYGROUNDgr Board Member for your commitment to literacy accessbility and mental health awareness and advocacy.

See you Monday, June 29!

Another indie bookstore we adore, Black Dog Books & Records is hosting our Graphic Novels, Comics, and Zines night!Vinyl...
06/03/2026

Another indie bookstore we adore, Black Dog Books & Records is hosting our Graphic Novels, Comics, and Zines night!

Vinyl, graphics novels, used books, new books, poetry nights, local artisan pop-ups, and a place the community can gather or rest . . . Black Dog has it all. ๐Ÿค˜โค๏ธ

Be still my heart, let me introduce our Romance Night authors! These authors put the swoon and sizzle into storytelling....
06/03/2026

Be still my heart, let me introduce our Romance Night authors! These authors put the swoon and sizzle into storytelling. Get those burning questions ready and bring them with you to this fantastically fun event.

๐Ÿ—“ June 26 @ ๐Ÿ••6pm
Chicago Beef Joint

The Eveningโ€™s Schedule:
6:00-6:30 Free-to-Play Spicy ๐Ÿingo presented by Pages & Grapes
6:30-7:00 Romance Book Sale
7:00-8:00 Romance Author Panel

Attending authors include:
๐Ÿ“•Stef C.R. (sports romance)
๐Ÿ“˜Rachel Esterline (motorcycle club)
๐Ÿ“™Molly Harper (paranormal romance)
๐Ÿ“—Tana Jenkins (sweet romance)

โ€ผ๏ธPlease Note: This is a 21+ event and requires a 1 drink minimum. Non-alcoholic drinks are available.

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