Reading Libraries Children's Festival 2026 Activities
Activities across all Reading Library branches for the Children's Festival
9 May 2026-31 May 2026
Forbury Festa - Forbury Gardens
Saturday 9th May 11.00-4.00pm
Reading Libraries Rhymetime with Ziggy's Music Live
Join Reading Libraries and Ziggy's Music Live for two lively Rhymetime sessions celebrating the joy of reading and the National Year of Reading. These fun interactive sessions are perfect for little ones and include music, movement, and plenty of opportunities to join in.
Sessions take place at 11.30am-12.00pm and 12.30-1.00pm.
Drop-in, no need to book.
May Half Term at Reading Libraries
This Year's Reading Loves Reading has a space theme, and launch day events are taking place at all libraries on Saturday 23rd May during opening hours. Do remember this year the Central library is moving during the festival period and reopens over the summer.
Help decorate our rocket that will be on display at all branches other than Central throughout the summer, Suitable for all the family.
Take part in our colouring competition and have your work displayed in a library.
Visit during half term to take part in our themed crafts celebrating the start of our reading scheme.
Create your own alien or design and build your own moving picture rocket.
Battle Library Crafts
Tuesday 26th May 2.30-3.30pm.
Thursday 28th May 11.00-12.00pm.
Contact Battle library on 018 9375100 for more details.
Drop-in, no need to book.
Caversham Library Crafts
Tuesday 26th May 2.30-3.30pm.
Friday 29th May 2.30-3.30pm.
Contact Caversham library on 0118 9375103 for more details.
Drop-in, no need to book.
Explore Learning FREE Reading Workshop for ages 7 - 9
Thursday 28th May 2.00-3.30pm
Reserve your space here FREE May Half-Term Reading Workshop Tickets, Thursday, May 28 • 2 PM - 3:30 PM | Eventbrite
Palmer Park Library Crafts
Tuesday 26th May 2.00-4.00pm.
Thursday 28th May 2.00-4.00pm.
Contact Palmer Park library on 0118 9375106 for more details.
Drop-in, no need to book.
Southcote Library Crafts
Saturday 23rd May 10.00-1200pm.
Saturday 30th May 10.00-12.00pm.
Contact Southcote library on 0118 9375109 for more details.
Drop-in, no need to book.
Tilehurst Library Crafts
Tuesday 26th May 10.30-11.30am.
Thursday 28th May 3.00-4.00pm.
Contact Tilehurst library on 0118 9375112 for more details,
Drop-in, no need to book.
Whitley Library Crafts
Saturday 23rd May 10.00-1200pm.
Saturday 30th May 10.00-12.00pm.
Contact Whitley library on 0118 9375115 for more details.
Addresses and opening hours for all library branches can be found here All libraries - Reading Borough Council