Grown-Up Book Fair

Maybe think of it as less of a book fair and more of a book party. Come to find your next great read from a selection of books to buy from independent book sellers including A Room of One’s Own, The Book Deal, Itty Bitty Bookstore, Kismet Books, Leopold’s Books Bar Caffe and Mystery to Me. Other fun includes a retro photo booth, trivia sessions, bake sale, vintage toys, an arts and crafts station and “literary style cocktails” — like a Tequila Mockingbird? Admission includes a custom tote bag and a portion of proceeds benefit the Madison Public Library Foundation. Entry is timed as part of three two-and-a-half-hour-long sessions.

media release: We’re bringing the childhood joy of the Scholastic book fair back to adults on Saturday, January 21, at The Sylvee. Come to the second annual Wisconsin Grown-Up Book Fair and browse through a curated selection of books from local and independent book sellers including: A Room of One’s Own, Mystery to Me, Kismet Books, Itty Bitty Bookstore, Leopold’s Books Bar Caffè, and The Book Deal. Plus immerse yourself in a complete throwback experience, including:

• Retro photo booth by Dream Day Entertainment
• Specialty literary style cocktails
• A bake sale via Miggy’s Bakes
• Option for a “Adult Lunchable Cup” via Tricky Foods (to be purchased with tickets)
• Vintage toys + collectables via Meep Meepleton’s World of Fun
• Posters + stationery goods via The Raccoon Society
• '90s trivia sessions via Dream Day Entertainment
• Arts + Crafts station

All ticket buyers will receive a custom tote bag upon entry. A portion of proceeds from all tickets will benefit the Madison Public Library Foundation. Come enjoy this nostalgic trip to one of our favorite childhood places

Session One - $25 | 9AM-11:30AM |

Session Two - $20 | 12PM-2:30PM |

Session Three - $20 | 3PM-5:30PM