What an adventure!
The 18th Children's Festival of Reading presented by Comcast is now in the books. It was an incredible day with authors, illustrators, storybook characters, superheroes and princesses, storytellers and more.
We are grateful to all our sponsors, vendors, volunteers, staff, guests, and artists.
Please share your photos on social media and tag us! @Knoxreads on Facebook and @KnoxCountyPublicLibrary on Instagram. #ChildrensFestivalofReading.
Also, we'd love to hear your stories from the day!
Mark you calendars for next year's festival: May 17, 2025!
2024 Featured Artists & Performers
Kick off our Summer Library Adventure!
Be sure to visit the Summer Library Club tent at the Festival to register.
Our summer learning adventure rewards kids, teens, and adults for reading or listening during the summer. When you’ve met your goal, return to any Library location to receive a Read City prize.
Kids and Teens also earn a reward book full of treats and adventures like pizza, skating, arcade play, bowling, and more!
FAQs
Thanks to the University of Tennessee, free and convenient parking will be available at the 11th Street Parking Garage. Free parking is also available at the Blackstock lot on Grand Avenue, Locust Street Garage, the Market Street Garage, and on the street. This map of the parking options will help you plan.
Rain or shine, the Festival will go on! We'll still be having a great time, so throw on some galoshes and come on down, barring any extreme weather events. Many activities, booths, and stages are under tents, and there are places to seek shelter (and enjoy a show), such as the Amphitheater.
Yes, public restrooms are located near the stairs at the Clinch Ave. bridge. A family care/nursing tent will also be available.
Yes. Food vendors will have a variety of options available for purchase.
Yes. All activities and performances hosted by the Library and its community partners are free. Some vendors will have merchandise or food for sale. The nearest ATM is located in Maker Exchange in the bottom level of the Marriott.
Accessibility
The Children's Festival of Reading is committed to making our event accessible to everyone, in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Please contact Jennifer Harrell (jharrell@knoxlib.org or (865) 215-8713) if you require special accommodations to make your visit to the Festival the best it can be.