Children’s Book Festival  2026

Children’s Book Festival is back! This annual celebration each October encourages the enjoyment of books and reading among families, authors and illustrators, teachers and librarians all over Ireland. We have a great range of authors, illustrators and storytellers lined up this year with something for everyone! Local schoolchildren will enjoy sessions with Alison Weatherby, Karen Harte, Megan Wynne, Brían Dungan, Juliette Saumande, Áine Gallagher, Eve McDonnell, Úna Woods, Sarah Sparkles, Margaret Anne Suggs, Sarah Webb, Alan Nolan, Carmel Uí Cheallaigh, Erika McGann and Wayne O’Connor. A selection of public events will also be available for all the family, so visit our website to find out what’s happening at your local dlr Library!