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    Plan your March! With 40+ authors, engaging panels, and endless book discoveries, Read Freely Fest is where stories find good company.

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  • Meet the Headliners

    Mike Curato, Patti Callahan Henry, DéLana R. A. Dameron, Abbott Kahler, Brendan Slocumb

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Read Freely Fest, South Carolina’s new book festival, is free to attend and will take place March 28-30 at Richland Library’s Main location in downtown Columbia, SC. The festival features bestselling author talks, panels with emerging voices, performances, and interactive activities. Over the weekend, you’ll have the chance to meet your favorite authors, discover new reads, and connect with readers and writers offering enlightening perspectives.

See you at Read Freely Fest, where stories find good company.