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Filipino American International Book Festival 2026 (SF Main Library)

Sunday, October 18, 2026 - 10:30 am | Cost: FREE
San Francisco Public Library | 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Event Details

Filipino American International Book Festival 2026 (SF Main Library)

FilBookFest 8, the Filipino American International Book Festival, returns to the San Francisco Public Library on October 17-18, 2026. This free, two-day event celebrates Filipino American stories during Filipino American History Month with panel discussions, book signings, and readings by writers, scholars, and creatives from the U.S., Canada, and the Philippines.

Original Event Description:
_FilBookFest returns this October 17-18 in the SF Public Library, celebrating Filipino American stories with panels, signings & readings.The Filipino American International Book Festival (FilBookFest) returns on October for its 8th iteration, continuing its legacy as the largest Filipino American literary festival in the U.S.Held during Filipino American History Month, FilBookFest brings together an exciting array of writers, scholars, and creatives from across the globe, including the U.S, Canada, and the Philippines, to the iconic San Francisco Public Library.Festival attendees will enjoy panel discussions, book signings, and readings featuring a vibrant mix of established and emerging voices. This two-day event is a celebration of storytelling, culture, and the diverse experiences of the Filipino diaspora._

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SANGGALAN
STORIES THAT PROPEL US, STORIES THAT PROTECT US
OCTOBER 17-18, 2026
San Francisco Main Library, 100 Larkin St.
San Francisco Public Library
PAYA
FRIENDS of the SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY
8th FILIPINO AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL
FILBOOKFESTIVAL.ORG

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Cost: FREE
Categories: *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, Community, Fairs & Festivals, In Person, Literature
Venue: San Francisco Public Library
Address: 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

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