Reading Libraries Children's Festival 2026 Activities

A programme of children’s festival activities across Reading Library branches, including crafts, launch-day events, and special rhymetime sessions during May 2026.

Reading Libraries Children's Festival 2026 Activities offers a range of family-friendly sessions across Reading’s library branches as part of the Children’s Festival.

• Dates: 9 May 2026 – 31 May 2026
• Locations: Multiple Reading Library branches and selected festival venues

Highlights include Rhymetime sessions with live music at Forbury Festa, themed half-term crafts across branches, and an Explore Learning free reading workshop (ages 7–9, booking required).

Most sessions are drop-in, with selected activities requiring online booking.