Events 2026
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East of England
Quiet Book Club
23 March, 5:30pm Harpenden
Join us for a Quiet Book Club and meet fellow readers in a relaxed atmosphere. Bring a book, unw...
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Noir at the Bar
07 April, 10:00am Helensburgh
Join Scottish crime writing royalty in Helensburgh for an evening of stories and chat on the them...
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World Book Night Reading Hour
14 April, 7:00pm Lancaster University Library
Join us for an hour or Evening of reading at Lancaster University library! In collaboration with ...
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Book Giveaway
18 April, 10:00am Oxford
Westgate Library Book Giveaway Saturday April 18th 2026 10am-3pm Come along and visit us in the W...
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Storytime at Loftus Library
20 April, 6:00pm Loftus Library
Bring your teddy, grab a hot chocolate or juice and a biscuit and settle in for story time. (Suit...
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Introducing the new Quick Read: In Conversation with Rosie Goodwin
20 April, 7:00pm Leamington Library
Introducing the new Quick Read: In Conversation with Rosie Goodwin at Leamington Library Aimee Ha...
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World Book Night: Gateshead Central Library Centenary Walk
23 April, 10:00am Gateshead Central Library
Celebrate World Book Night and 100 years of Gateshead Central Library! Join us on this walk aroun...
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This is a closed event and not open to the public.
Pop-Up Library
23 April, 11:00am Larbert
If you work at The Foundry in Larbert, come and say hello to us. We are hosting a pop-up librar...
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Book Appetit
23 April, 12:00pm The Curve
Book tasting event Sample a selection of different genres and find out which titles suit your ta...
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Silent reading hour
23 April, 1:00pm The Curve
Enjoy a relaxing hour of reading in the company of other book lovers at our silent reading group....
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Don't Judge A Book By Their Cover
23 April, 4:00pm Barnstaple Library
Join us celebrationg World Book Night and introducing the concept of The Human Library to Barnsta...
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Special Discount Night
23 April, 5:00pm People's Bookshop Durham
On World Book Night join us in the shop from 5-8pm for a social evening of browsing. Make a purch...
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Get your reading prescription at Canada Water Library
23 April, 5:00pm Canada Water Library
Not much of a reader? We’ll help you get started. Bookworm? We can help you find your next favour...
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WBN Late Night Opening
23 April, 5:00pm Bognor Regis
Join us on April 23rd between 5pm and 8pm for World Book Night 2026. We will have special offers,...
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World Book Night celebrations at Bracknell Library
23 April, 5:30pm Bracknell Library
All welcome! Enjoy a relaxed evening of puzzles and literary fun! Come with friends or meet new ...
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World Book Night celebrations at Crowthorne Library
23 April, 5:30pm Crowthorne Library
All welcome! Enjoy a relaxed evening of puzzles and literary fun! Come with friends or meet new o...
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World Book Night Quiz
23 April, 5:30pm Leamington Library
We’re celebrating the National Year of Reading and World Book Night with a book‑themed quiz at Le...
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World Book Night Quiz
23 April, 6:00pm Dunoon Library
Test your literary knowledge, share your love of reading and bring a book you are finished with f...
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Book Speed Dating
23 April, 6:00pm Bolton Central Library
In honour of World Book Night, join us for an event where our book lovers have just four minutes ...
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World Book Night
23 April, 6:00pm Wisbech Library
Wisbech Library invites you to WORLD BOOK NIGHT Do you struggle to visit the library in our usual...
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St Neots Library World Book Night Drop in
23 April, 6:00pm St Neots Citizen Hub
St Neots Library are hosting a World Book Night event at the Citizen Hub to celebrate all things ...
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World Book Night at the Citizen Hub
23 April, 6:00pm St Neots Citizen Hub
St Neots Library are hosting a World Book Night event at the Citizen Hub to celebrate all things ...
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After Hours, Between the Pages
23 April, 6:00pm Merthyr Central Library
Celebrate World Book Night with Us Step into a relaxed, adults‑only evening and discover your lib...
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Through The Leaves Book Club launch
23 April, 6:00pm Hexham, Northumberland
A relaxed, food‑themed book club for curious readers who enjoy sharing books they’ve loved and di...
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Human Library:The Prologue
23 April, 6:00pm Barnstaple Library
Join us for a celebration of World Book Night with Human Books. A social and information evening ...
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Murder at the Library
23 April, 6:30pm Redruth
Welcome to Redruth Library, where a prestigious book launch unravels into a web of secrets, grudg...
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Meet Clare Chambers in Stoneleigh on World Book Night
23 April, 6:30pm Stoneleigh Community Library
Come along to Stoneleigh Community Library on World Book Night! Meet the bestselling author of S...
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World Book Night at Beccles Library
23 April, 6:30pm Beccles Library
Join us for a special late-night opening at Beccles Library to celebrate World Book Night. Come a...
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World Book Night Reading Friends
23 April, 6:30pm Leek Library, Staffordshire
Read a great book recently? Then come along and tell us all about it and be inspired by other peo...
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World Book Night: Reading Hour
23 April, 6:30pm Rugby Library
Join us at Rugby Library as we celebrate the National Year of Reading 2026 by taking part in the ...
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World Book Night Reading Hour
23 April, 6:30pm Stourbridge Library
Come and celebrate world book night at Stourbridge Library! We will be joining in with reading h...
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Quiz Night at Marske Library
23 April, 6:30pm Marske Library
In celebration of World Book Night, come along and join us for Quiz Night! Settle in for a book t...
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World Book Night - Unplugged
23 April, 6:30pm Derby
Derby Book Festival celebrates a quiet World Book Night Derby Book Festival will celebrate World ...
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The Silent Book Club Hull World Book Night
23 April, 6:30pm Derringham Hub, Willerby Road
Join us from 6.30pm. Grab a cuppa and a seat and we will read together from 7-8pm in our usual S...
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Southwark Cathedral Celebrates World Book Night
23 April, 6:45pm Southwark Cathedral
Step into our candlelight space for The Big Read-In, where you are invited to slow down, settle i...
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Bill's Birthday Bash
23 April, 7:00pm Wallasey Central Library
Join Wirral Libraries for World Book Night and William Shakespeare’s Birthday at Wallasey Central...
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Military Coworking Network Reading Hour
23 April, 7:00pm Zoom
If you are a military spouse, partner, or adult family member of a past or present member of the ...
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This is a closed event and not open to the public.
World Book Night Chelmsford Library Book Group Event
23 April, 7:00pm Chelmsford Central Library
Come along and meet other book groups, tell us about your recommendations and take part in our Bo...
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Tales on Tap - World Book Night Special
23 April, 7:00pm Sydenham, Lewisham
Join us on 23 April for a special World Book Night edition of Tales On Tap, Sydenham Library’s ex...
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Reading Hour
23 April, 7:00pm National
Join in the World Book Night Reading Hour! Wherever you are, dedicate 7-8pm to books and reading....
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This is a closed event and not open to the public.
Red Hot Chilli Readers book club
23 April, 7:00pm Bo'ness
We are a new group, making our way through Fantasy and Romantasy, introducing each other to new g...
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LibraryPlus Staff Picks Live
23 April, 7:00pm Northamptonshire
Join LibraryPlus for #ReadingHour between 7-8pm on April 23rd for an hour dedicated to books and ...
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World Book Night 2026 - Book swap!
23 April, 7:00pm The Book Shop
Join us on world book night for the Big Book swap! We will put all the books in the middle… then...
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Quiet Book Club
23 April, 7:00pm Bishop's Stortford
Join us for a Quiet Book Club and meet fellow readers in a relaxed atmosphere. Bring a book, unw...
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The Barley Mow Book Worms
23 April, 7:00pm Cosgrove. The Barley Mow Pub
Bring your favourite book, or book that you are currently reading. Enjoy an informal get together...
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Silent(ish) Reading Hour at the Stone Hour
23 April, 7:30pm Stone Hound pub, Antrim town
Join us for an extra evening of silentbookclubantrim for World Book Night! Open to all (18+ due t...
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Meet Glenda Young at Redcar & Cleveland Libraries
25 April, 1:00pm South Bank Library
In celebration of World Book Night, come along and meet Glenda Young as they discuss their writin...
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Speakeasy Spoken Word
01 May, 8:00pm Bath
An evening of spoken word poetry, storytelling and performance at the Bladud’s Head, Larkhall, Ba...
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