Join EveryLibrary Live!
Library Lovers Week 2026, a three-night virtual celebration of books, authors, and the libraries that connect readers to stories. Featuring bestselling and award-winning writers across adult, YA, and middle-grade fiction, the event highlights the power of reading, discovery, and access.
With sincere thanks to our publishing and publicity partners: Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins, Hachette Book Group, Penguin Random House, W. W. Norton & Company, Kensington, Levine Querido, Ingram, Wunderkind PR, City Owl Press, and Zibby Publishing, whose generous support makes Library Lovers Week possible and helps bring together beloved authors and exciting new voices for readers to discover
- 12 Live Author Panels • 21 Acclaimed Authors
Each evening features three live conversations designed for readers, librarians, educators, and book lovers of all ages.
Spotlight on Libraries
Library Lovers Week celebrates libraries as essential community spaces that foster lifelong reading, support access, and keep stories alive across generations.
Guest Hosts
Guest hosts Gigi Howard (Drinks in the Library) and Becky Spratford (Librarian advisory and horror author), are joined by Andrew Albanese (Words & Money) along with John Chrastka, founder of EveryLibrary, who leads the conversations with insight, energy, and a deep commitment to libraries.
Featured Author Panels
Monday, February 9th
5:00 PM EDT — James Ponti & Stuart Gibbs (Simon & Schuster)
7:00 PM EDT — Cheryl W. Thompson (Kensington Publishing)
9:00 PM EDT — Justin C. Key (HarperCollins & Wunderkind PR)
Tuesday, February 10
5:00 PM EDT — C. J. Box (Penguin Random House)
7:00 PM EDT — Heather Morris & Francine Prose (HarperCollins)
9:00 PM EDT — Colleen Delaney & Amy Woodruff (City Owl Press)
Wednesday, February 11
5:00 PM EDT — Jamie Sumner & Megan E. Freeman (Simon & Schuster)
7:00 PM EDT — Donna Barba Higuera & Daniel Nayeri (Levine Querido / Ingram)
9:00 PM EDT — Raúl the Third & Kyle Lukoff (Hachette Book Group)
Thursday, February 12
5:00 PM EDT — David Guterson & Naeem Murr (W. W. Norton & Company)
7:00 PM EDT — Julie Doar & Sarah Sawyer (Zibby Publishing)
9:00 PM EDT — Janet Skeslien Charles & Sadeqa Johnson (Simon & Schuster)
Live + On-Demand Viewing
Watch live on Facebook Live and YouTube Live, or catch every session on-demand—perfect for classrooms, libraries, book clubs, or late-night readers.
Why Library Lovers Week Matters
At a time when access to books is more important than ever, Library Lovers Week puts the focus back where it belongs: on readers, on stories, and on the libraries that make both possible.
RSVP & Spread the Word
Reserve your spot, receive event reminders, and get access to replays.
Invite your book club, your students, your patrons, and your fellow library lovers.
Use #LibraryLoversWeek and #EveryLibraryLive to join the conversation.
Let’s celebrate libraries and the stories that bring us together.
