Autumn Reading Festival 2026
About the festival
Two days of author talks, reading circles and workshops for every age. This year’s theme is Stories that travel: books about journeys, migration and finding your way in a new place.
All events are free, but some workshops have limited places. Booking opens on 1 November at the information desk or by phone.
Programme
Saturday 14 November
- 10:00 · Children’s corner Picture-book reading: “The Little Ferry”
- 12:30 · Main Hall Author talk: Writing about home when home moves
- 15:00 · Room 2 Workshop: Make your own travel zine (booking needed)
Sunday 15 November
- 11:00 · Room 2 Reading circle in easy-read English
- 13:00 · Main Hall Panel: Translators on bringing stories across borders
- 16:00 · Café Closing quiz and book swap
Getting here
Riverside Library is a five-minute walk from Central Station. Bus lines 4 and 12 stop right outside. The main entrance has step-free access and there is a lift to every floor.
Hearing loops are available in the Main Hall and Room 2. Talks in the Main Hall are live-captioned.