Readers
Engage with world-renowned artists during curated events, read and discuss compelling books by authors you love, listen to an archive of talks, and much more.
Delve Readers Seminars
Explore challenging books and engage in lively, discussion-based seminars led by scholars, teachers, writers, poets, and artists from the Portland community.
Portland Book Festival
Bringing our community together to celebrate books and stories, and the ideas that drive them. Take part in this annual celebration, every November at the Portland Art Museum.
PORTLAND ARTS & LECTURES
Welcoming the world’s most celebrated writers, artists, and thinkers to speak to our community in the historic Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.
The Archive Project Podcast
The Archive Project features the most sought-after recordings from our Portland Arts & Lectures series, the Portland Book Festival, and other community events. Each week, new lectures are available to stream for free.
Upcoming Free Events at Literary Arts
Latest News for Readers
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Apr 8, 2025
On the Road with the Oregon Book Awards Author Tour
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Apr 3, 2025
April is Arab American Heritage Month!
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Feb 19, 2025
Cozy up with kids books at the Literary Arts Bookstore
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Nov 1, 2024
Five tips to have your best day at 2024 PBF!
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Oct 10, 2024
Portland Book Festival 2024 Schedule of Events
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Sep 24, 2024
Get to Know Connie Chung
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Sep 3, 2024
Meet the 2024 Portland Book Festival Guest Artists
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Aug 7, 2024
Literary Arts Fall Events 2024
