Past Festivals
The Ithaca Is Books Festivals started as a way for readers, writers, and book lovers to gather in bookstores, bars, and libraries to celebrate the power, joy, and beauty of books.
2021 -2023
2024
We launched the book fair, a 2-day takeover of the Ithaca Commons. With even more collaborators, the celebration of books burst out onto the streets. See more here!
Our 5th festival brought in over a thousand book lovers! Local partnerships helped make it possible for us to bring remarkable authors like Cory Doctorow and Dr. Eve Ewing. See more here!
2025
Looking Ahead
Mark your calendars for September 10-13, 2026, and keep an eye out for the 2026 Schedule - coming soon!