A Year of Storytime Fun 2026
Join us to celebrate the National Year of Reading 2026 at our storytime events, taking place in venues across Blackpool.
Our monthly FREE interactive story sessions for 0-4s include themed play activities, sensory play and more!
The events are open to all families living in Blackpool with 0 to 4 year olds.
No booking required, just turn up!
Take a look at the events we have planned for the year.
FEBRUARY
Wednesday 25th February, 2026
Owl Babies by Martin Waddall.
Venue: Palatine Library, St Annes Rd, FY4 2AP
Time: 11am-12noon
BOOK SWAPAt the session you can take part in a book swap.
Bring a childrenās book that is in good condition and you can swap for a different one.
MARCH
Our book for March is Three Little Pigs by Mara Alperin.
More details coming soon…
APRIL
Our book for April is Jasper’s Beanstalk by Nick Butterworth.
More details coming soon…
MAY
Our book for May is The Very Hungary Caterpillar by Eric Carle.
More details coming soon…
JUNE
Join us in June to celebrate NSPCC Childhood Day 2026.
More details coming soon…
JULY
Our book for July is Sharing a Shell by Julia Donaldson.
More details coming soon…
AUGUST
Our book for August is Shark in a Park by Nick Sharratt.
More details coming soon…
SEPTEMBER
Our book for September is Peace at Last by Jill Murphy.
More details coming soon…
OCTOBER
Our book for October is The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle.
More details coming soon…
NOVEMBER
Our book for November is Whatever Next? by Jill Murphy.
More details coming soon…
JANUARY
Wednesday 28th January, 2026
DEAR ZOO by Eric Rod Campbell
šBOOK SWAP
At the session you can take part in a book swap.
Bring a childrenās book that is in good condition and you can swap for a different one.