Childrens BookFest at library in Plantation

Performances, activities and free books are are featured at a Broward Library BookFest for youngsters and their families.

The family BookFest event in 2026 is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 30, and entry is free. Free books are distributed while supplies last. 

The event is at West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation 33324. Parking is free. 

Photo/Broward Library

The festival includes:

• 11:30 a.m. Salty Sue the Pirate Lady 
• authors 
• STEAM projects with Young at Art 
• 12 p.m. Dances of India presented by Rhythms School of Dance
• Paint the Plantation fire truck outdoors
• 1:30 p.m. USVI Mocko Jumbie Stilt Dancers 
• pastel drawing workshop
• 12:30 p.m. Mama Mia Magic 
• 1 p.m. drawing workshop 
• 10:30 a.m. Miss Tracy Sings
• 2:30 p.m. Mixed Up Fairy Tale Show 
• face painting
• Pirate Fun 
• other events

More free and cheap things to do with kids this week