Book Fest is almost here!


LQ Book Fest is this Saturday, February 1, 2020!!!!! We're so excited and hope you are too.

Here are a few things to know before you get here:

Where do I park?
Parking is free, but limited. Please note there will be some spots reserved for the attending authors, guest speakers and the book store. See the image below. In addition to the parking lot here at the library, there is also overflow parking over in the lot on the corner of Washington St. and Calle Tampico across from City Hall and behind City Hall on the corner of Washington St. and Avenida La Fonda.

What time should I be there?
Check-in starts at 10:15am at the Library. Regardless of where your first panel is, please stop by the library first. The panels start at 11:00am but there is also an exhibit on the history of the American public library that you can check out before if you have some time before your panel. When you check-in, you will get a badge with your panel selections and there will be posters and signs that will direct you as to which panels are where.

Where can I pick up my lunch?
If you were one of the first 150 who registered and selected a lunch option from Panera, you will be able to pick up your lunch at the Wellness Center starting at 12:30pm. The lunch hour is from 12:30 - 1:30pm.

If you were not part of the first 150 to register, remember you can bring your own lunch or please feel free to grab a bite at any of the nearby eateries in Old Town La Quinta or in the plaza on the corner of Washington St. and Calle Tampico across from City Hall.

Will books be available to purchase?
Books published by the authors will be available to purchase starting around 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM courtesy of our friends at Cellar Door Books. You can pay with either cash or credit card but we do recommend bringing some cash just in case if you're thinking about purchasing books.

For your reference again, here is the schedule for the day: 
10:15AM - Check-In & Welcome (Please meet at the Library)
10:15AM - 4:30PM - Exhibit: History of the American Public Library (Library Program Room - open during the event)
11:00AM - 12:30PM - Panel Session #1
12:30PM - 1:30PM - Lunch Break
1:45PM - 3:15PM - Panel Session #2
3:30PM - 4:30PM - Author Signing

If you have any other questions, please check our FAQ page on the blog or feel free to call us at the Library at 760-564-4767.

See you soon!

Jade, Reference Librarian

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