Read Freely Fest Celebrates

South Carolina’s newest book festival, Read Freely Fest, will take place from Friday, March 28, through Sunday, March 30, at the Richland County Library, in downtown Columbia. The free event features bestselling author talks, panels with new voices, performances and interactive activities. Attendees can meet favorite authors, discover new reads, and connect with fellow book lovers.

Festival hours are Friday from 8 to 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: 1431 Assembly St., Columbia. For more information, visit ReadFreelyFest.com.