Events Archive: 2016

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to meet one of the finest children’s authors writing today - Frances Hardinge. Part of the International Literature Festival Dublin 2016

Are you wild about wildebeest? Crazy about crocodiles? Barmy about bears? Alan Nolan and Sarah Webb know all about that: they’re Animal Crackers. Join them for an interactive mash-up of crazy animal facts, drawing and book fun.

Welcome to The Magic Bookshop: a treasure trove of wonders where second-hand books flock together and their stories leap from the pages!

Are you a young reader? Do your bookshelves need perking up? Don’t worry – the Book Doctors are back!

Baby aliens, vampire rat teachers and spies – primary school is an interesting place! Especially if you’re Blue Peter Book Award-winning author Pamela Butchart.

Chaos Descends at the Ark! Join Shane Hegarty for a hilarious rollercoaster ride through the third book in the monstrously funny and action-packed Darkmouth series.

Every great fantasy story starts somewhere, but where, and how, do you begin? Learn how to create your own fantasy world, from inventing heroes and villains to shaping your characters and plot.

Learn how to create your own art that helps to tell a story in this interactive workshop for young children led by prizewinning artist and writer Marta Altés.

We are delighted to host Bealtaine as they present a conversation and reading event for grandparents and their grandchildren with Marita Conlon McKenna and Sarah Webb.

Enjoy the world of classical music in a fun and accessible way with the totally unique style of this hilarious string quartet! A fantastic gig for all the family. Part of MusicTown 2016