The Colorado Center for the Book presents this major community celebration of books and reading. The event is held at the Denver Merchandise Mart, I-25 and 58th Ave. Free parking is available. Volunteers handle a multitude of responsibilities ranging from author escorts, cashiers, greeters, room monitors, hosts for a Friday evening reception, inventory staff, and others. Available times are Wednesday, November 17, through Sunday, November 21.
Most shifts are four hours in length, but some times are flexible.
The Rocky Mountain Book Festival is the region's premier literary activity. Other offerings include literary characters, performances, read-alouds, crafts for kids, and poetry. The Colorado Center for the Book is affiliated with the Library of Congress and is headquartered on Denver's Capitol Hill in the literary landmark house of Colorado's late poet laureate, Thomas Hornsby Ferril. Volunteers receive free admission to the event. For further information, call 303.839.8320.