Linton Children's Book Festival

20/06/2026

Keep your love of books going this summer - join the Summer Reading Challenge at the library!

This year, the Summer Reading Challenge is called 'Read to the Beat...

17/05/2026

We are thrilled to have , (author of Terra Electrica!) at the festival today, come find her in the East Common Room to discover your own guardian animal of the arctic 🐻‍❄️🐺🦅🦉⚡️❄️

16/05/2026

We are thrilled to have live scriber, Harry Goddard .puddle at the festival this weekend, come check out his drawings! 🎨✍️🐘🥳

16/05/2026

See you soon 🚀

The stage is set, the tents are pitched, we are ready to go!

The first magic show will be at 10:45, then at 12pm 🪄

Storytimes will begin at 12:30- 2:45pm 📚

15/05/2026

📚✨ Just ONE day to go until the Linton Children’s Book Festival!

There’s still time to book FREE tickets for workshops, performances, author talks and family activities this weekend at LVC 🎨📖

🎟 Link in bio

15/05/2026

Throughout the weekend, there will be a variety of free, drop-in activities taking place including live magic, an opportunity to try type-writing, murals, bookish crafts, poetry, and much more! 🌟

And don’t miss our storytime tent for little ones! You might recognise some of the people who'll be reading them...

14/05/2026

Could YOU be a future journalist? 🌟🖋️

Join journalist, author and disability rights advocate Cathy Reay this weekend for Junior Journalist, a fun and inspiring session all about stories, ideas and making your voice heard! 🌍📚

Cathy has written for The Guardian, The Independent, Glamour and more, covering disability, culture and entertainment. She’ll share how writing can help people tell real stories, challenge ideas and make a difference in the world.

With discussion, creativity and loads of encouragement, this is a brilliant session for children who love asking questions, sharing ideas and seeing the world in new ways ✨📝

📅 Saturday 16 May
⏰ 14:15–15:00
📍 Common Room at LVC
🎟 Please order tickets for both the children attending and any accompanying adults.
Book NOW on our website, link in bio!

14/05/2026

📚✨ Just TWO days to go until the Linton Children’s Book Festival!

A weekend full of stories, creativity, performances, workshops and family fun is almost here 🎨📖

There are still FREE tickets available for many events - book now via our website (link in bio)!

13/05/2026

George is ready for the book festival this weekend! 📚🥳🚒