Programs

Activities, events, book clubs and other programs are the lifeblood of the library and help fulfill our mission to fuel the imagination and encourage reading in the community.

Programs

Activities, events, book clubs and other programs are the lifeblood of the library and help fulfill our mission to fuel the imagination and encourage reading in the community.

Brazos Valley Children’s Literary Festival: Open a Book, Open a World

Brazos Valley Children's Literary Festival: Open a Book, Open a World

The 2025 Brazos Valley Children’s Literary Festival: Open a Book, Open a World was a tremendous success! Please save the date for April 11, 2026, for the 3rd annual Brazos Valley Children’s Literary Festival! More details will be available in March 2026.

Book Seller

Hyperbole Bookstore

Books by the authors will be available on-site for purchase at the event through our partner Hyperbole Bookstore in College Station, with 10% of the proceeds being donated to the Friends of the Library to help support the library system.

Sponsorship Opportunities

We are looking for sponsorship opportunities for our family-friendly festival with organizations that align with our mission “To engage, enlighten, empower, and inform life-long learners in the Brazos Valley.”

If you are such a business or organization and are interested in a sponsorship level, please complete sponsorship form or contact us for more information.

Why Sponsor?

  • Literacy Coalition
  • Make Connections/Build Relationships
  • Community Goodwill
  • Build Your Brand Awareness

Sponsorship Packages

Sponsorship levels are named after children’s book awards.

THE NEWBERY: $5000

Honors an author for the most distinguished contribution to American Literature for children.

  • Distinguished as Top Tier Sponsor with logo and name
  • Exclusive Sponsor of festival Authors
  • Significant brand visibility in all promotional materials
  • Web & social media spotlights
  • Pre and post festival media recognition

THE CALDECOTT: $2500

Honors an artist for the most distinguished American picture book for children.

  • Exclusive Sponsor of festival t-shirts, signage & craft supplies
  • Significant brand visibility in all promotional materials
  • Web & social media spotlights
  • Pre and post festival media recognition

THE BLUEBONNET: $1000

Honors an author for outstanding children’s book for grades 3-6.

  • Exclusive Sponsor of festival food for authors and workers
  • Significant brand visibility in all promotional materials
  • Web & social media spotlights
  • Pre and post festival media recognition

THE (GEISEL) SEUSS: $500

Honors an author and illustrator for the most distinguished book for beginning readers.

  • Exclusive Sponsor of festival marketing
  • Significant brand visibility in all promotional materials
  • Web & social media spotlights
  • Pre and post festival media recognition

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