South Texas Book Festival!

Get Connected Icon Happens On Nov 10, 2018
Get Connected Icon 9am-1pm, or 12pm-4pm
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Description

The South Texas Book Festival is designed expressly for children and teens! It will be held at the McAllen Main Library, and is a free event open to the public featuring a diverse group of national, regional, and local youth authors. The authors will participate in readings, panel discussions, and book signings. We will also have fun outdoor activities, book sales, and food!

We are looking for volunteers to help with:

  • Registration tables
  • Children's Activities
  • Author hospitality
  • Book Giveaway Area
  • Bouncy Houses
  • Storybook Garden Book Sales assistants
  • Greeters/Information Booth
  • Traffic assistance
  • Setting up Tents
  • Breaking down Tents

This exciting, family-friendly community literacy day is always a blast!  All Volunteers will receive snacks and drinks. Volunteer orientation sessions will also be provided ahead of time.

Thank you to all who volunteered your time and efforts. We are no longer accepting new volunteer applications.

Contact Veronica Zarate, vzarate@mcallen.net with any questions!

Details

Get Connected Icon 18 and older
Get Connected Icon Is Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Register by Oct 19, 2018
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: The South Texas Book Festival will have author events and activities both indoors and outdoors. Outdoor activities will be underneath the front canopy of the building or under a tent. In the case of extreme inclement weather, some activities will be moved indoors, and others will be paused.
Get Connected Icon Is Wheelchair Accessible
Get Connected Icon snacks and water provided
Get Connected Icon volunteer orientation sessions

Location

Get Connected Icon 4001 N. 23rd St
McAllen, TX  78501