Childrens Book Festival

Childrens Book Festival is presented by Children’s Books Ireland in partnership with the YLG and is a nationwide celebration of children’s books and reading, held every year during the month of October. The annual Children’s Books Festival kicks off  with 70+ authors, illustrators, storytellers and performers due to visit libraries, schools and arts centers across Ireland throughout the month. With 100s of events due to take place nationwide, there will be plenty of opportunities to make friends with reading in your local area!

The festival programme is always jam-packed with a huge range of book-themed entertainments and activities. The festival is bigger than ever with over 1500 events taking place in libraries, schools, bookshops, and community arts centres all over the island of Ireland.

Details on what will be happening in your local area in the Festival Events Calendar 

Event Information

Venue:- Various Venues Nationwide

Classification:- Children’s Book Festival

Date:- October

Time:- Various

Admission:- Some are Free