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Hundreds of events for adults, teenagers and children feature authors, illustrators, musicians, poets, policians, thinkers, prize-winners and rising stars every August.
Join bestselling authors Sinéad Burke and Rosie Jones as they talk about their respective books, Break the Mould and Edie Eckhart and discuss how to empower young people to find confidence in their own identity, claiming their space in the world....
Everybody knows Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson, but did you know a young Sir Arthur Conan Doyle walked through The Meadows conjuring up his characters? Now, our own Victorian detective duo, Wellpecket and Smythe, take you on a tour as you solve the...
At the height of their power, the Ottoman sultans governed almost a quarter of Europe’s land mass. During the Renaissance they were Europe’s biggest trading partner and even Henry VIII liked to dress in Ottoman styles. Find out how the Eastern...
Join award-winning author and illustrator Nathan Bryon and Dapo Adeola as they bring the adventures of their brilliantly passionate character, Rocket, to life. Enjoy a draw-along, meet Rocket from their books Look Up! and Clean Up! and hear how small...
Is Little Bear ignoring his friends when they say hi, or is something else going on? A discovery opens new doors in this poignant tale for Deaf people and all children learning to navigate their world. Join author Raymond Antrobus for a reading of this...
My Struggle was the six-volume autofictional project that established Karl Ove Knausgaard among the world’s most respected writers. Now, the Norwegian author embarks on a new literary odyssey. The Morning Star is a novel steeped in the uncanny,...
Are you ready to enter the world of Dragon Realm? Join Katie and Kevin Tsang as they take you on an action-packed adventure in a world where humans and dragons bond, deadly dragons cause chaos and a group of friends must save the world. Katie and Kevin...
Join award-winning author and illustrator Jarvis to explore his new book, The Boy with Flowers in His Hair. It’s a beautiful, warm and powerful story of a poignant friendship that children will never forget. In this hands-on session, enjoy fun poems,...
Announcing our Communities Programme and Citizen events this August 
