About this Event
Long Island Authors is proud to participate in the 3rd Annual Latinx Arts Festival & Book Fair: UNBOUND, taking place October 8–10, 2026.
This three-day celebration brings together authors, artists, students, educators, performers, organizations, and the community for an exciting showcase of literature, culture, creativity, music, art, and storytelling.
Thursday, October 8, 2026 — Grand Opening Showcase
📍 Westbury Memorial Public Library
⏰ 6:00–8:00 p.m.
No Author/Organization Tabling
Kick off the festival with an evening of celebration featuring select performances and artistic previews.
Friday, October 9, 2026 — Student Scholar Day
📍 Nassau Community College — CCB Building
⏰ 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Author & Organization Tabling
A day focused on education, arts, and culture for Long Island students, featuring author and artist meet-and-greets, hands-on workshops, a student-centered book fair, and a special workshop and performance presented through the Teatro Yerbabruja NEA Big Read initiative.
Saturday, October 10, 2026 — Public Festival Day
📍 Nassau Community College
⏰ 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Author & Organization Tabling
The celebration opens to the public with cultural workshops, panels, live performances, music, art exhibits, vendor booths, author talks, and a full book fair experience.
Come meet writers, discover new books, connect with artists and organizations, and celebrate the stories and cultures that make our communities stronger.
Join Long Island Authors for UNBOUND — where books, art, culture, and community come together.
🌐 LongIslandAuthors.com
📞 (631) 863-9464
Event venue & nearby stays
Building CCB, NCC, Hempstead Turnpike, Garden City, United States
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.