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.

 MAY

Our book for May is The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle.

Date: Thursday 21st May, 2026
Time: 11am – 12noon
Venue: Central Library, Queen Street, FY1 1PX

The session includes ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ themed play activities, sensory play and more!

📚BOOK SWAP
At the session you can take part in a book swap.  Bring a children’s book that is in good condition and you can swap for a different one.
No booking required, turn up!

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

Venue: Central Library, FY1 1PX
Time: 12:30pm -1:30pm
🦁 The session includes ‘DEAR ZOO’ themed play activities, sensory play and more!

📚BOOK SWAP
At the session you can take part in a book swap.
Bring a children’s book that is in good condition and you can swap for a different one.

FEBRUARY

Wednesday 25th February, 2026

Owl Babies by Martin Waddall.
Venue: Palatine Library, St Annes Rd, FY4 2AP
Time: 11am-12noon

🦉The session includes ‘Owl Babies’ themed play activities, sensory play and more!

📚BOOK SWAP
At the session you can take part in a book swap.
Bring a children’s book that is in good condition and you can swap for a different one.

 MARCH

Monday 23rd March, 2026

Our book for March is The Three Little Pigs by Mara Alperin.

Time: 11am-12noon
Venue: Moor Park Library, Bristol Avenue, FY2 0JG

The session includes ‘The Three Little Pigs’ themed play activities, sensory play and more!

📚BOOK SWAP
At the session you can take part in a book swap.  Bring a children’s book that is in good condition and you can swap for a different one.

 APRIL

Tuesday 28th April, 2026

Jasper’s Beanstalk by Nick Butterworth 

Time: 11am – 12noon
Venue: Layton Library, Talbot Road, FY3 7BD

The session includes ‘Jasper’s Beanstalk’ themed play activities, sensory play and more!

📚BOOK SWAP
At the session you can take part in a book swap.  Bring a children’s book that is in good condition and you can swap for a different one.