Watch ants crawl right off the page and see blueberries attract some very unexpected guests! At Planet Word, the stories don’t just sit on the shelves — they wake up, move, and come to life.
Join us for a full-tilt immersion into the world of words. This community celebration features hands-on discovery and a first look at our newest library animations. Plus, don’t miss special guest award-winning poet and author Tony Keith Jr., our MC for the day! Enjoy an inspiring pop-up talk featuring Planet Word’s 2026 youth essay contest winners, participate in a book club-style chat focusing on the language in James by Percival Everett led by linguist and educator Minnie Quartey-Annan, and sit in on an exclusive reading and talk of How the Boogeyman Became a Poet with author Tony Keith Jr. Be among the first to witness our new library books in motion and go behind the scenes with the people who made it possible.
Schedule of Events:
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Drop-in art activities inspired by the Library’s new picture books
Best for ages 3–13. Classroom B
11:00 a.m. — Pop-up Talk featuring 2025 Youth Essay Contest Winners
All ages. Schwarzman Family Library
12:00 p.m. — Book Club: James
Discuss the language in Percival Everett’s James with linguist Minnie Quartey-Annan
Best for ages 15 and up. Friedman Family Auditorium
2:00 p.m. — Book Talk: How the Boogeyman Became a Poet with author Tony Keith Jr.
Best for ages 15 and up. Friedman Family Auditorium
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