Bookstock

Bookstock is the largest annual local authors festival in Memphis! Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Bookstock 2025 is scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 11am – 3pm at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library. Keynote speakers this year include Roxane Gay and Shamichael Hallman!

This free, family-friendly event features a fantastic lineup of speakers, performances, workshops, exhibits, and activities for all ages. Come celebrate local authors, storytelling, and the joy of reading at Bookstock 2025—with books, performances, creativity, and fun for the whole family! Giveaways, surprises, and more await!