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Book Fest 2026

Go Wild for Books

Date
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Event Hours
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Venue
Wisner Park & LECOM Event Center · Elmira, NY
Past Event

Go Wild for Books! Book Fest 2026 presented by the Family Reading Partnership of Chemung Valley. A free, family-friendly celebration of reading and literacy for kids infant through grade 6 — live entertainment, petting zoo, free books, local authors, games, crafts, and more.

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