Events
Author events, book clubs, writing workshops, toddler storytimes -- we always have a busy events schedule for any book lover. Have a look below for what's coming up! You can also subscribe to our newsletter, where you'll be the first to know about everything going on, and we always post about events on our socials.
Creative Writing Course
(Wednesdays for 5 weeks)
Starts 6th November: 5.30-6.30pm
It's the last and loveliest writing workshop of the year. Across November and into early December, award-winning children's author, Steven Butler, is calling all creative writers for a five-week course to warm the Christmas cockles. Join us in the Children's Bookshop for festive word-games, live storytelling, and crafting our own tales to take home for the holiday season. These courses have proved extremely popular in the past, so booking is essential. Perfect for children ages 7-12.
Booking here.
Adventure Game Club!
Thursdays,
starts 7th November 5.30-6.30
Adventure Game Club with the PORTAL OF CHAOS
Is that the sound of Orc armies on the horizon?!? No! It's eager customers clamouring for the next round of our ever popular Choose-your-own-adventure game club. Running throughout November, we invite intrepid adventurers to join us in the bookshop for an hour of swashbuckling fun.
Booking here.
Hilda Signing! with Luke Pearson
Saturday 30th November 10.45am
A super exciting signing with the creator of the beloved, iconic graphic novel Hilda! Come along and get your books signed, and discover the long-awaited new book Hilda and Twig.
Book a spot here!
If you're a fan of the books, we're also reading the Hildas for our graphic novel club!
Oliver Jeffers signing!
December 7th - 11.00am
Join us on for a signing celebrating Oliver Jeffers' new book - Where to Hide a Star.
Celebrate twenty years of The Boy in this highly anticipated new adventure from the internationally bestselling picture book creator of Lost and Found Oliver Jeffers!
Once there was a boy who would often play hide-and-seek with his friends the star and the penguin. The star was always easy to find, but one day it went missing. So, the boy radioed the Martian for help and soon found himself on an exciting spaceship rescue mission to the North Pole! But there, he discovered that he wasn't the only one who had always dreamed of having a star as a friend...
The out-of-this-world, long-awaited sequel to the much-loved Boy stories, loved all around the world - now introducing a brand-new character!
Booking here!
Hannukkah Storytime!
Saturday 14th December at 10am
Come along for a Hanukkah-themed storytime takeover on 14th December with Ivor Baddiel!
Reserve a spot here