Festival of Libraries 2026
We’ve got a jam-packed, two week programme full of free events and activities for everyone to enjoy!
We have events, author talks, and activities, culminating in our Author’s and Small Publishers Fair.
There are also online activities, use the tabs above to explore the Festival.
Upcoming Events
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Adults Events
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Kids events
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All Events
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Online Activities
Behind the Scenes
Ever wondered how we keep our shelves tidy, and full of books you want to read? Check out Shelf Life and the Secrets of Shelving!
Play our new game Shelf Life to learn all about weeding, which has nothing to do with gardening! Learn how we choose which books stay on the shelves, and which get rotated, crated or weeded.
Will you be a Legendary Librarian or a Library Newbie? Click here to play!
Why is Eric Van Lustbader shelved under ‘L’, but Elizabeth von Armin is under V? What’s the deal with Mcs and Macs? Is Dewey a secret librarian code? How does anyone decipher local studies stickers?
Quiz Corner
For the knowledge seekers, sharers, and show offs amongst you, try your hand at our quizzes!
Get ready for our Author’s and Small Publishers Fair by trying to match the book to it’s author!
Are you on first name terms with Dewey and Carnegie? Do you know how many books are borrowed from public libraries every year?
From Paddington Bear to Percy Jackson, this quiz covers children’s books old and new.
Festival of Libraries 2025
A huge THANK YOU to all the authors, creatives and publishers involved, and of course our wonderful team of volunteers!
All the online activities are still available, and you can see some of our favourite photos from the Festival!
See who was at our Authors and Small Publisher’s Fair and download the PDF Booklet.
Photos
Authors and Small Publishers Fair photos
