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Mid-Columbia Reads Literary Festival Begins October 1, Features Free Book Giveaway And Author Visit (Photo) - 10/01/25

Mid-Columbia Libraries (MCL) proudly hosts its annual Mid-Columbia Reads literary festival Oct. 1 through Nov. 13, 2025 with a free book giveaway and a visit with the New York Times bestselling author Shelby Van Pelt.

 

Community members are invited to stop by their local MCL branch to receive a copy of her novel “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” while supplies last. There are also limited copies available of the book in Spanish. The novel is also available to borrow in print or digital format from the library; there are no holds or waitlists for digital titles.

 

On Nov. 13 at 7 pm, MCL will host Van Pelt at the Gjerde Center in partnership with Columbia Basin College. Her debut novel about an octopus forming an unexpected companionship with an aquarium employee has sold over two million copies and earned critical acclaim. It is currently being adapted by Netflix.

 

With the Mid-Columbia Reads literary festival, MCL encourages communities throughout the Mid-Columbia region to engage with the same books and come together to explore and celebrate the written and spoken word. The library strives to build community through the collective experience of reading, thinking, and discussing ideas and themes that raise important social issues while also building future readers and writers in the region.

 

MCL will also host events and programing related to the book throughout the month of October. Readers can learn more at midcolumbialibraries.org/mid-columbia-reads.

                       

About Mid-Columbia Libraries

Mid-Columbia Libraries empowers people, supports learning, and strengthens community through literacy, enrichment, and connection. Since 1949, we have grown to 12 library branches, a rural delivery service, and a digital branch. Today, we offer cardholders systemwide, 24/7 access to more than 400,000 books, audiobooks, magazines, and videos, including more than 100,000 downloadable eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, and streaming video. Visit midcolumbialibraries.org for more information.

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Attached Media Files: Poster for Shelby Van Pelt, Poster for Shelby Van Pelt Spanish,

Mid-Columbia Reads Literary Festival Begins October 1, Features Free Book Giveaway And Author Visit (Photo) - 10/01/25

Mid-Columbia Libraries (MCL) proudly hosts its annual Mid-Columbia Reads literary festival Oct. 1 through Nov. 13, 2025 with a free book giveaway and a visit with the New York Times bestselling author Shelby Van Pelt.

 

Community members are invited to stop by their local MCL branch to receive a copy of her novel “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” while supplies last. There are also limited copies available of the book in Spanish. The novel is also available to borrow in print or digital format from the library; there are no holds or waitlists for digital titles.

 

On Nov. 13 at 7 pm, MCL will host Van Pelt at the Gjerde Center in partnership with Columbia Basin College. Her debut novel about an octopus forming an unexpected companionship with an aquarium employee has sold over two million copies and earned critical acclaim. It is currently being adapted by Netflix.

 

With the Mid-Columbia Reads literary festival, MCL encourages communities throughout the Mid-Columbia region to engage with the same books and come together to explore and celebrate the written and spoken word. The library strives to build community through the collective experience of reading, thinking, and discussing ideas and themes that raise important social issues while also building future readers and writers in the region.

 

MCL will also host events and programing related to the book throughout the month of October. Readers can learn more at midcolumbialibraries.org/mid-columbia-reads.

                       

About Mid-Columbia Libraries

Mid-Columbia Libraries empowers people, supports learning, and strengthens community through literacy, enrichment, and connection. Since 1949, we have grown to 12 library branches, a rural delivery service, and a digital branch. Today, we offer cardholders systemwide, 24/7 access to more than 400,000 books, audiobooks, magazines, and videos, including more than 100,000 downloadable eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, and streaming video. Visit midcolumbialibraries.org for more information.

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Attached Media Files: Poster for Shelby Van Pelt, Poster for Shelby Van Pelt Spanish,