Discover stories. Meet the people behind them. Find your next favorite book.
Whether you’re an avid reader, an aspiring writer, or simply someone who loves a good story, Bookmarks invites you to spend a few enjoyable hours celebrating books, creativity, and community.
Meet bestselling and local authors. Discover books across every genre. Attend inspiring talks. Visit with local libraries. Enjoy live music. Explore Harper College’s newly reopened Schaumburg Campus. See complete schedule.
FREE • Open to Everyone • Come and go as you like.
Saturday, August 29, 2026
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Harper College Schaumburg Campus
650 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg
Reserve Your Free Spot
Why You’ll Love Bookmarks
- Meet an author whose work becomes your next favorite read.
- Discover a library program you never knew existed.
- Attend a presentation that inspires your own writing.
- Your children may be inspired by a new story read aloud to them.
- Enjoy spending part of your Saturday surrounded by people who love books as much as you do.
What You’ll Discover
Featuring New York Times Bestselling Author Laurie Gwen Shapiro
Meet talented authors representing historical fiction, mystery, fantasy, romance, memoir, children’s books, nonfiction, poetry, and more. Hear the stories behind their books, ask questions, and have your favorites signed.
Visit with local libraries, discover programs and resources throughout the community, and connect with organizations that keep stories alive long after BookMarks ends.
Enjoy engaging presentations, panel discussions, and readings covering writing, publishing, creativity, storytelling, children’s literature, and the fascinating journey from idea to printed page.
Relax between sessions with live music from Harper’s own Back Porch Revue, browse author tables, and enjoy the kind of conversations that happen naturally when people gather around books.
Plan Your Visit
Saturday, August 29, 10 am-2 pm
Harper College CE at the Harper Schaumburg Campus, 650 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg with free, convenient parking
Talks & Panels, Featured Libraries, Books available for purchase and signing and more – see complete schedule
Admission is FREE – Reserve your spot now!
Bookmarks is more than Harper College’s first festival for readers and writers. It’s also a celebration of our newly reopened Schaumburg Campus. Created as a welcoming home for lifelong learning, creativity, and connection, Community Education brings together classes and experiences for every stage of life. We hope Bookmarks is your first visit…and the beginning of many more.
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