It’s that time of the year again! When frost can be found on the ground, trees shed their autumn leaves and the Chicago Public Library celebrates children’s books and authors with its annual day-long Bookamania event for kids and families. Presented for the 19th consecutive year, Bookamania takes place on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, at the Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State St. This free festival starts at 11a.m., and continues until 3p.m., throughout the library.

Bookamania is geared for children ages 3-10. This fun-fill festival offers children and their families the opportunity to meet favorite children’s book authors and illustrators, greet costumed storybook characters, enjoy puppetry, theater, dance, magic and music, as well as participate in dozens of book-related art activities. For more information, please visit the website at chicagopubliclibrary.org or call the Chicago Public Library at (312) 747-4050.