What's on
A year packed with events and celebrations
From national moments to local reading weeks and literacy festivals, there’s something happening everywhere during the National Year of Reading 2026.
What you see here is just the beginning. As the year unfolds, this calendar will grow – with more events and new ways to explore what’s happening near you.
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January
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January 1 to December 31, 2026
Featured event: Public Library Events
From author talks and children's storytimes to digital workshops and community activities, find out more from your local library service
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
January 2, 2026
Incy Wincy Rhymers
Storybarn
LiverpoolPaid event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years -
January 5, 2026
Baby Drop In
Storybarn
LiverpoolPaid event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years -
January 5, 2026
Incy Wincy Rhymers
Storybarn
LiverpoolPaid event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years -
January 9, 2026
Book Bingo Bonanza
Rugby Library
WarwickshireFree event. In person.
Suitable for: Adults -
January 9, 2026
Incy Wincy Rhymers
Storybarn
LiverpoolPaid event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years -
January 10, 2026
Wellbeing Workshop: Wendell Berry
The Reader
Mansion House
LiverpoolPaid event. In person.
Suitable for: Adults -
January 12, 2026
Deep Read: Orbital
The Reader
Mansion House
LiverpoolPaid event. In person.
Suitable for: Adults -
January 12, 2026
Baby Drop In
Storybarn
LiverpoolPaid event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years -
January 12, 2026
Incy Wincy Rhymers
Storybarn
LiverpoolPaid event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years -
January 15, 2026
Storytime at Bretton Library
Bretton Library
PeterboroughFree event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years -
January 16, 2026
Incy Wincy Rhymers
Storybarn
LiverpoolPaid event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years -
January 17, 2026
Haunted Birmingham Celebration Event
Birmingham Central Library
BirminghamFree event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
January 18, 2026
Reading & Writing Classes: “Stories that Spark”
The first session of a
six-part online seriesPaid event. Online.
Suitable for: Primary -
January 19, 2026
Baby Drop In
Storybarn
LiverpoolPaid event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years -
January 19, 2026
Incy Wincy Rhymers
Storybarn
LiverpoolPaid event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years -
January 21 to 23, 2026
British Education and Training Technology Exhibition (BETT)
ExCeL Centre
LondonFree event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
January 22, 2026
Snowy Stories at the Willow
The Willow Café
Central Park
PeterboroughFree event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years -
January 23, 2026
Incy Wincy Rhymers
Storybarn
LiverpoolPaid event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years -
January 24, 2026
Burns Night Cèilidh
The Reader
Mansion House
LiverpoolPaid event. In person.
Suitable for: Adults -
January 26, 2026
Baby Drop In
Storybarn
LiverpoolPaid event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years -
January 26, 2026
Incy Wincy Rhymers
Storybarn
LiverpoolPaid event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years -
January 26, 2026
Oliver Bullough: Everybody Loves Our Dollars
Glamorganshire Golf Club
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: Adults -
January 27 to June 30, 2026
Story Maker does World Book Day
Stephen Joseph Theatre
ScarboroughFree event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years -
January 28, 2026
Deep Read: Orbital
The Reader
Mansion House
LiverpoolPaid event. In person.
Suitable for: Adults -
January 28 to December 31, 2026
Delve into Twelve
6 books, 12 chapters, released monthly on Borrowbox
Created by Redcar and Cleveland Libraries, available nationwideFree event. Online.
Suitable for: Adults -
January 30, 2026
Incy Wincy Rhymers
Storybarn
LiverpoolPaid event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years -
January 31, 2026
Book Signing with Phil Earle
The Book Corner, Halifax
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: Primary
No events match your filters for this month.
February
-
January 1 to December 31, 2026
Featured event: Public Library Events
From author talks and children's storytimes to digital workshops and community activities, find out more from your local library service
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
January 27 to June 30, 2026
Story Maker does World Book Day
Stephen Joseph Theatre
ScarboroughFree event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years -
January 28 to December 31, 2026
Delve into Twelve
6 books, 12 chapters, released monthly on Borrowbox
Created by Redcar and Cleveland Libraries, available nationwideFree event. Online.
Suitable for: Adults -
February 1 to 28, 2026
Creative Writing Competition: “Stories That Made Us Readers”
Online
Across FebruaryFree event. Online.
Suitable for: Primary -
February 1, 2026
Rhode Island Coffee Poetry Exhibition Launch
Rhode Island Coffee
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: Adults -
February 2 to 8, 2026
Featured event: National Storytelling Week
Part of the National Year of Reading
Supported by AmazonFree event. Online.
Suitable for: Early Years Primary Secondary -
February 2, 2026
Incy Wincy Rhymers
Storybarn
LiverpoolPaid event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years -
February 2, 2026
Baby Drop In
Storybarn
LiverpoolPaid event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years -
February 2, 2026
Family Engagement Networking Session
Online session
Free event. Online.
Suitable for: Primary -
February 3 to 24, 2026
Greek Tragedy Workshop
125 High Street, Colchester, CO1 1SZ
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: Adults -
February 4 to December 31, 2026
Monthly Book Sale
Priorswood Community Centre, Taunton
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
February 5, 2026
Read for Empathy Collection 2026
Across the UK
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
February 5, 2026
Linocut Workshops with Holly Aldred
125 High Street, Colchester, CO1 1SZ
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: Adults -
February 5, 2026
Val McDermid: Silent Bones
The Paget Rooms, Penarth
South Glamorgan
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: Adults -
February 6, 2026
Hancock Toddler Takeover – Storytelling Week
Great North Museum
HancockFree event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years -
February 6, 2026
In Conversation with Celia Rees
Wellesbourne Library
WarwickshireFree event. In person.
Suitable for: Adults -
February 6, 2026
Incy Wincy Rhymers
Storybarn
LiverpoolPaid event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years -
February 6, 2026
An Evening with Cathy Newman
Word on the Street Bookshop, Ashtead
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: Adults -
February 7, 2026
National Storytelling Week at the Glasshouse
The Glasshouse
NewcastleFree event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years Primary -
February 7 to 8, 2026
Great Recitations Dickens Festival 2026
Script Haven book shop
WorcesterFree event. In person.
Suitable for: Adults -
February 7, 2026
Joe Orton Bike Ride
Bike Park, Leicester
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: Adults -
February 9, 2026
Incy Wincy Rhymers
Storybarn
LiverpoolPaid event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years -
February 9, 2026
Baby Drop In
Storybarn
LiverpoolPaid event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years -
February 9 to 15, 2026
Children’s Mental Health Week
Nationwide
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: Primary Secondary -
February 10, 2026
Supporting EAL Learners: Strategies for Reading Engagement
Online session
Free event. Online.
Suitable for: Primary -
February 11, 2026
Brigid Lowe: The Bloody Branch
Griffin Books, Penarth
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: Adults -
February 12, 2026
ACOTAR Quiz Night
Nuneaton Library
WarwickshirePaid event. In person.
Suitable for: Adults -
February 12, 2026
Blind Date with a Book
The Reader Bookshop
LiverpoolPaid event. In person.
Suitable for: Adults -
February 12, 2026
Make the Most of Read for Empathy Collection
Online workshop
Free event. Online.
Suitable for: All Ages -
February 13, 2026
Incy Wincy Rhymers
Storybarn
LiverpoolPaid event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years -
February 13, 2026
A Bloody Valentine
The Book Corner, Halifax
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: Adults -
February 14, 2026
The Spell of David Lynch
The Grayston Unity, Halifax
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: Adults -
February 14, 2026
Likkle Lit Fest
The first festival of Black literature for children in the North @ Leeds Central Library
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years Primary Secondary -
February 14, 2026
Sue Townsend’s Adrian Mole Bike Ride
Bike Park, Leicester
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: Adults -
February 16, 2026
Incy Wincy Rhymers
Storybarn
LiverpoolPaid event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years -
February 16, 2026
Baby Drop In
Storybarn
LiverpoolPaid event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years -
February 16 to 20, 2026
Mortal Fools: Family Creative Storytelling Workshops
Live Theatre
NewcastleFree event. In person.
Suitable for: Primary Secondary Adults -
February 19, 2026
Mini Malarky Festival
Hull
Kingston Upon HullFree event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
February 20, 2026
Museum Book Gifting
Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery
CambridgeshireFree event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years Primary -
February 20, 2026
Meet the Author: Chanté Timothy
Mansion House
LiverpoolPaid event. In person.
Suitable for: Primary -
February 20, 2026
Incy Wincy Rhymers
Storybarn
LiverpoolPaid event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years -
February 20 to 22, 2026
Beacon Book Festival
Beacon Arts Centre
Custom House Quay, GreenockFree event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
February 21, 2026
Winter Wellbeing Workshop: Hamnet
Mansion House
LiverpoolPaid event. In person.
Suitable for: Adults -
February 21, 2026
Mother Language Day
Nationwide
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
February 22, 2026
Masterclass: Chaucer
Mansion House
LiverpoolPaid event. In person.
Suitable for: Adults -
February 23, 2026
Incy Wincy Rhymers
Storybarn
LiverpoolPaid event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years -
February 23, 2026
Baby Drop In
Storybarn
LiverpoolPaid event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years -
February 24, 2026
Rags & Ruins: Damian & Delaine Le Bas
The Minories, Colchester
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: Adults -
February 26, 2026
In Conversation with David Roberts
The Reader Bookshop
LiverpoolPaid event. In person.
Suitable for: Adults -
February 27, 2026
Incy Wincy Rhymers
Storybarn
LiverpoolPaid event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years -
February 28, 2026
Bay Tales Crime Fiction Festival
Whitley Bay Playhouse
Tyne and WearPaid event. In person.
Suitable for: Adults -
February 28, 2026
Manifesto for Essex Eco-Gathering
Chelmsford Theatre Studio, Fairfield Road Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1JG
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: Secondary Adults
No events match your filters for this month.
March
-
January 1 to December 31, 2026
Featured event: Public Library Events
From author talks and children's storytimes to digital workshops and community activities, find out more from your local library service
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
January 27 to June 30, 2026
Story Maker does World Book Day
Stephen Joseph Theatre
ScarboroughFree event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years -
January 28 to December 31, 2026
Delve into Twelve
6 books, 12 chapters, released monthly on Borrowbox
Created by Redcar and Cleveland Libraries, available nationwideFree event. Online.
Suitable for: Adults -
February 4 to December 31, 2026
Monthly Book Sale
Priorswood Community Centre, Taunton
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
March 1 to 31, 2026
The Beano 75th Anniversary
Nationwide
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
March 1 to 31, 2026
What’s Your Story Chorley?
Chorley (Various locations)
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
March 5, 2026
Featured event: World Book Day
Being celebrated across the UK
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
March 5, 2026
The Great Big Booky Footy Quiz
Free event. Online.
Suitable for: Primary -
March 5, 2026
In Our Words: World Book Day
Portsmouth Creates, 1-6 City Buildings, Commercial Road, Portsmouth, PO1 4BD
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: Primary -
March 5, 2026
Peter Finch: The Literary Business
Griffin Books, Penarth
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: Adults -
March 10 to 12, 2026
The London Book Fair
Olympia London
Hammersmith Road
Kensington
London
W14 8UXPaid event. In person.
Suitable for: Adults -
March 10, 2026
An evening with Elly Griffiths
Haworth Parish Church, Yorkshire
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: Adults -
March 14, 2026
Our City Parade
Queen Victoria Square, Hull, HU1 3RA
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
March 21, 2026
Literary Leicester Bike Ride
Bike Park, Leicester
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: Adults -
March 22, 2026
Reading and Writing Classes: “Stories that Spark”
The second sesison of a six-part online series
Paid event. Online.
Suitable for: Primary -
March 25, 2026
Wise Women, Witches & War: New Northern Historical Fiction
The Grayston Unity
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: Adults -
March 26, 2026
An Evening with Harry Baker
Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, Ashtead
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: Adults -
March 28, 2026
Humanising Climate Change Through Fiction
FirstSite; Colchester
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: Adults -
March 28, 2026
Humanising Climate Change through Fiction – Abi Daré
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, CO1 1JH
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: Adults
No events match your filters for this month.
April
-
January 1 to December 31, 2026
Featured event: Public Library Events
From author talks and children's storytimes to digital workshops and community activities, find out more from your local library service
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
January 27 to June 30, 2026
Story Maker does World Book Day
Stephen Joseph Theatre
ScarboroughFree event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years -
January 28 to December 31, 2026
Delve into Twelve
6 books, 12 chapters, released monthly on Borrowbox
Created by Redcar and Cleveland Libraries, available nationwideFree event. Online.
Suitable for: Adults -
February 4 to December 31, 2026
Monthly Book Sale
Priorswood Community Centre, Taunton
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
April 13 to 16, 2026
Eldon Square Comic Book event
Eldon Square Shopping Centre, Friars Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7JB
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: Primary -
April 18, 2026
Barrow Does Comics
Across Barrow In Furness Town Centre
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
April 22, 2026
Earth Day
Nationwide
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
April 23, 2026
Featured event: World Book Night
Nationwide
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
April 25, 2026
Step into Stories
Bewdley Festival, various venues
Bewdley, WorcestershireFree event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years Primary -
April 25, 2026
Trevithick Day
Camborne town centre
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years
No events match your filters for this month.
May
-
January 1 to December 31, 2026
Featured event: Public Library Events
From author talks and children's storytimes to digital workshops and community activities, find out more from your local library service
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
January 27 to June 30, 2026
Story Maker does World Book Day
Stephen Joseph Theatre
ScarboroughFree event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years -
January 28 to December 31, 2026
Delve into Twelve
6 books, 12 chapters, released monthly on Borrowbox
Created by Redcar and Cleveland Libraries, available nationwideFree event. Online.
Suitable for: Adults -
February 4 to December 31, 2026
Monthly Book Sale
Priorswood Community Centre, Taunton
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
May 1 to 31, 2026
Share-A-Story-Month
Nationwide
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
May 1 to 2, 2026
Book Clubs in Schools Day
Nationwide
Free event. Online.
Suitable for: Primary Secondary -
May 7 to 10, 2026
Stratford-upon-Avon Literary Festival
Various – Stratford-upon-Avon Town Centre
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
May 11 to 17, 2026
Mental Health Awareness Week
Nationwide
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
May 15 to 30, 2026
Big Ideas By The Sea Festival
Various – Scarborough
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
May 16 to 17, 2026
Linton Children’s Book Festival
Linton Village College, Cambridgeshire CB21 4JB
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years Primary -
May 16 to 17, 2026
Peterborough Celebrates Festival
Ferry Meadows/Nene Park, Peterborough
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years -
May 17, 2026
Reading and Writing Classes: “Stories that Spark” (Session 3)
Paid event. Online.
Suitable for: Primary -
May 21 to 31, 2026
Hay Festival of Literature and Arts
Hay-on-Wye
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: Adults -
May 23 to June 6, 2026
Swaledale Festival
Swaledale town various locations
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages
No events match your filters for this month.
June
-
January 1 to December 31, 2026
Featured event: Public Library Events
From author talks and children's storytimes to digital workshops and community activities, find out more from your local library service
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
January 27 to June 30, 2026
Story Maker does World Book Day
Stephen Joseph Theatre
ScarboroughFree event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years -
January 28 to December 31, 2026
Delve into Twelve
6 books, 12 chapters, released monthly on Borrowbox
Created by Redcar and Cleveland Libraries, available nationwideFree event. Online.
Suitable for: Adults -
February 4 to December 31, 2026
Monthly Book Sale
Priorswood Community Centre, Taunton
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
May 23 to June 6, 2026
Swaledale Festival
Swaledale town various locations
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
June 1 to July 31, 2026
Summer Reading Challenge, Scotland
Libraries Nationwide (Scotland)
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: Primary -
June 1 to 7, 2026
Volunteers’ Week
Nationwide
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: Adults -
June 2 to 8, 2026
Libraries Week CILIP
Nationwide
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
June 4 to 11, 2026
Empathy Day Festival
Nationwide
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
June 11 to 14, 2026
Borders Book Festival
Harmony Garden, Melrose
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
June 13 to 20, 2026
Independent Bookshop Week
Nationwide
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
June 15 to 21, 2026
Big Malarky Festival
Malarkey Park, East Park
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
June 23 to 28, 2026
Rhondda Arts Festival
Ystradfechan Cricket Field, Treorchy, Cymru
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
June 24, 2026
National Writing Day
Nationwide
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
June 25, 2026
Readathon Summer Party – Author Event
Free event. Online.
Suitable for: Primary Secondary -
June 27 to 28, 2026
Barnes Children’s Literature Festival
Various locations across London
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years Primary
No events match your filters for this month.
July
-
January 1 to December 31, 2026
Featured event: Public Library Events
From author talks and children's storytimes to digital workshops and community activities, find out more from your local library service
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
January 28 to December 31, 2026
Delve into Twelve
6 books, 12 chapters, released monthly on Borrowbox
Created by Redcar and Cleveland Libraries, available nationwideFree event. Online.
Suitable for: Adults -
February 4 to December 31, 2026
Monthly Book Sale
Priorswood Community Centre, Taunton
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
June 1 to July 31, 2026
Summer Reading Challenge, Scotland
Libraries Nationwide (Scotland)
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: Primary -
July 1 to September 5, 2026
Summer Reading Challenge, England & Wales
Libraries Nationwide (England & Wales)
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: Primary -
July 4, 2026
Biddulph Arts Festival Book Parade
Biddulph
StaffordshireFree event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
July 9 to 10, 2026
The Festival of Brilliant
Biddulph Old Hall ST8 7SQ
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: Early Years Primary -
July 9 to 12, 2026
Newark Book Festival
Multiple Venues, Newark-on-Trent
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
July 17 to 26, 2026
Ventnor Fringe
Ventnor, Isle of Weight
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
July 17 to 20, 2026
Sesiwn Fawr
Dollgellau town centre
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages
No events match your filters for this month.
August
-
January 1 to December 31, 2026
Featured event: Public Library Events
From author talks and children's storytimes to digital workshops and community activities, find out more from your local library service
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
January 28 to December 31, 2026
Delve into Twelve
6 books, 12 chapters, released monthly on Borrowbox
Created by Redcar and Cleveland Libraries, available nationwideFree event. Online.
Suitable for: Adults -
February 4 to December 31, 2026
Monthly Book Sale
Priorswood Community Centre, Taunton
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
July 1 to September 5, 2026
Summer Reading Challenge, England & Wales
Libraries Nationwide (England & Wales)
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: Primary -
August 15 to 30, 2026
Edinburgh International Book Festival
Various locations, Edinburgh
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
August 21 to 23, 2026
Just So Festival
Rode Hall Estate, Cheshire
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
August 29 to September 6, 2026
Nairn Book and Arts Festival
Nairn Community & Arts Centre
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages
No events match your filters for this month.
September
-
January 1 to December 31, 2026
Featured event: Public Library Events
From author talks and children's storytimes to digital workshops and community activities, find out more from your local library service
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
January 28 to December 31, 2026
Delve into Twelve
6 books, 12 chapters, released monthly on Borrowbox
Created by Redcar and Cleveland Libraries, available nationwideFree event. Online.
Suitable for: Adults -
February 4 to December 31, 2026
Monthly Book Sale
Priorswood Community Centre, Taunton
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
July 1 to September 5, 2026
Summer Reading Challenge, England & Wales
Libraries Nationwide (England & Wales)
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: Primary -
August 29 to September 6, 2026
Nairn Book and Arts Festival
Nairn Community & Arts Centre
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
September 11, 2026
Book Club Day
Nationwide
Free event. Online.
Suitable for: All Ages -
September 13, 2026
Roald Dahl Day
Nationwide in schools or libraries or bookshops
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: Primary Secondary -
September 18 to 20, 2026
Write by the River
44 Harpur Street
Bedford MK402QTPaid event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
September 20, 2026
Reading and Writing Classes: “Stories that Spark” (session 4)
Online
Paid event. Online.
Suitable for: Primary -
September 25 to October 4, 2026
Wigtown Book Festival
Wigtown Festival Company
11 North Main Street
Wigtown
DG8 9HNPaid event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages
No events match your filters for this month.
October
-
January 1 to December 31, 2026
Featured event: Public Library Events
From author talks and children's storytimes to digital workshops and community activities, find out more from your local library service
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
January 28 to December 31, 2026
Delve into Twelve
6 books, 12 chapters, released monthly on Borrowbox
Created by Redcar and Cleveland Libraries, available nationwideFree event. Online.
Suitable for: Adults -
February 4 to December 31, 2026
Monthly Book Sale
Priorswood Community Centre, Taunton
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
September 25 to October 4, 2026
Wigtown Book Festival
Wigtown Festival Company
11 North Main Street
Wigtown
DG8 9HNPaid event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
October 1, 2026
National Poetry Day
Nationwide
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
October 2 to 4, 2026
Cuckfield Book Festival
7 Halleighs, Whitemans Green, Cuckfield, Haywards Heath RH17 5DD
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
October 2 to 4, 2026
Lakes International Comic Arts Festival
Kendal Town Centre
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
October 3 to 11, 2026
Henley Literary Festival
Kings Arms Barn, Kings Road
Henley-on-Thames
RG9 2DGPaid event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
October 10 to 11, 2026
Durham Book Festival
New Writing North, 120 Squires Building, Northumbria University, Sandyford Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ST
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
October 10, 2026
Take 10 to Read
Nationwide
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
October 10, 2026
Bookshop Day, Booksellers Association
Nationwide
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
October 10, 2026
World Mental Health Day
Nationwide
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
October 15 to 25, 2026
Wimbledon Bookfest
various locations around Wimbledon, London SW19 7NB
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
October 24 to 31, 2026
Books Alive
Various locations , Southport, Sefton PR8 1PA
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
October 26 to November 1, 2026
Green Libraries Week
Libraries Nationwide
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
October 28 to November 8, 2026
Petworth Literary Festival
St Mary's Church, Petworth, GU28 0AD
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages
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November
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January 1 to December 31, 2026
Featured event: Public Library Events
From author talks and children's storytimes to digital workshops and community activities, find out more from your local library service
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
January 28 to December 31, 2026
Delve into Twelve
6 books, 12 chapters, released monthly on Borrowbox
Created by Redcar and Cleveland Libraries, available nationwideFree event. Online.
Suitable for: Adults -
February 4 to December 31, 2026
Monthly Book Sale
Priorswood Community Centre, Taunton
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
October 26 to November 1, 2026
Green Libraries Week
Libraries Nationwide
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
October 28 to November 8, 2026
Petworth Literary Festival
St Mary's Church, Petworth, GU28 0AD
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
November 15, 2026
Reading and Writing Classes: “Stories that Spark”
Online
Paid event. Online.
Suitable for: Primary
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December
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January 1 to December 31, 2026
Featured event: Public Library Events
From author talks and children's storytimes to digital workshops and community activities, find out more from your local library service
Free event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages -
January 28 to December 31, 2026
Delve into Twelve
6 books, 12 chapters, released monthly on Borrowbox
Created by Redcar and Cleveland Libraries, available nationwideFree event. Online.
Suitable for: Adults -
February 4 to December 31, 2026
Monthly Book Sale
Priorswood Community Centre, Taunton
Paid event. In person.
Suitable for: All Ages
No events match your filters for this month.