MONTEVALLO, Ala. (WIAT) -- Montevallo's inaugural Backyard BookFest, hosted by the Parnell Memorial Library Foundation, will be held on March 8.
The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 940 Island Street in the "backyard" of Parnell Memorial Library.
According to the Parnell Memorial Library Foundation, the event will include book vendors, authors, trivia, kids' activities, a costume contest and more.
The goal of the event is to celebrate reading and the resources provided by the Parnell Memorial Library. Funds raised at the event will go towards the free programming and resources provided by the library, including the book vending machine at Montevallo Elementary School, Montevallo Children's Theatre, updated content in the library, special guest programming, library gardens and more.
More information about the event and the Parnell Memorial Library Foundation can be found here.