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For the first time ever, @brightbookfest is joining forces with independent bookshops @booknookhove and @afroribooks, @littlegreenpig_, @brightonyouthcentre and the @brightonhovelibraries service to present a book festival dedicated to children, young people and families.

We've got craft, storytime, open mic, a graphic novel workshop, a draw-off competition and lots more to make this a festival for all ages!

So come along to Jubilee Library on Saturday, October 24th for some fun and excitement.

Entry is free, and free refreshments will be available.

Don't miss out, book now!

#brightonfamilybookfest #thebooknook #afroribooks #littlegreenpig #brightonyouthcentre #brightonbookfestival by @brightonhovelibraries

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Choose your own adventure at Brighton and Hove Libraries this autumn! As October begins, we have lots of exciting events happening across our libraries to share with you. All free to take part in, as part of @go_all_in_2026 The National Year of Reading. From theatre and book festivals for families, to intergenerational workshops, to talks and activities just for adults. Whatever you’re into, we hope there is a workshop or event to suit your interests. You can find out more on our website and social media. With thanks to support from the Brighton and Hove Libraries Legacy Fund for allowing this programme of events to take place. Look out for more to come in November and December too! #goallin #NationalYearofReading #FreeEventsBrighton #whatsonbrighton by @brightonhovelibraries

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Come along to a half-term collage activity at Saltdean library. Friday 30th October, 10am - 12 noon. Drop in. 🤩 by @brightonhovelibraries

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‘Children & War’ is the lens through which we will looking at Children’s Literature from the late-Edwardian era until now. The degree to which experiences of war have shaped not just individual authors and books but also the development of writing and publishing for children is profound. The stories behind the creation of much-loved classics (and also some overlooked gems) are varied and fascinating – but all share the common theme of resilience of the human spirit and the power of the imagination.
Saturday 7th November 3-4pm by @brightonhovelibraries

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Looking for something to do in half term? Families in Hangleton, Whitehawk and Moulsecoomb- get ready for free touring toy theatre adventure “The Smuggler!” Smugglers, secrets and spectacular puppetry! Join us for a fast-paced, funny show for ages 5+ and their families. With songs, storytelling and seaside mischief. 26-28 October, various times at local libraries. See flyer for details.

Created with acclaimed toy theatre makers SuggDavidson @miniature_theatres_brighton this delightful show brings history to life with magical miniature scenery, mischievous puppets, live music, rhyming storytelling and plenty of laughter. Join a cast of larger-than-life characters on a thrilling pirate escapade, complete with daring adventures and lashings of... Ribena!

Packed with humour, imagination and visual surprises, The Smuggler! is a wonderful introduction to the enchanting world of toy theatre for children and adults alike.

After the performance, the fun continues! Meet the performers, discover how the show was made, ask questions, and get creative by making your very own puppet to take home.

A memorable theatrical experience for the whole family!

Brought to you by Our Place, A Brighton Dome @brighton_dome and Brighton Festival @brightonfestival community initiative, in partnership with Brighton & Hove Libraries. Part of the National Year of Reading @go_all_in_2026

Doors open 15 mins before the show. Seats will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Spaces are limited but we will endeavour to find space for everyone. All children to be accompanied by an adult. by @brightonhovelibraries

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Calling all families! This half term there’s a new book festival for all ages in town! Be part of the first Brighton Family Bookfest @brightbookfest -for children, young people and families, all for free. Join us at Jubilee Library on Saturday 24 October for a jam-packed day of fun workshops and activities with guest authors, poets, comic book artists and illustrators. Including special guest Children’s Laureate 2026-2028 Patrice Lawrence lawrencepatrice who will be leading a session with @rashmiwriting about “magic, mystery and mayhem” in stories. See you there? The festival has been made possible through the partnership of @afroribooks @booknookhove @littlegreenpig_ @brightonyouthcentre @brightonhovelibraries Part of the National Year of Reading @go_all_in_2026

There’s a Draw Off happening at Brighton Family Bookfest! Who do you think will win the challenges you set for them between amazing illustrators @ramzeecreates @sophyhenn @dianee and @stevenlentonillustration ? #brightonfamilybookfest

Cosy up for storytime with @jodielancetgrant and @michaelcatchpool at Brighton Family Bookfest on Saturday 24 October, 10.45am at Jubilee Library. 📚 Free, all are welcome.

Local children’s writing and mentoring charity @littlegreenpig_ invites children ages 7 to 11 to come share their words on the stage at Jubilee Library! Whether you’ve got a joke, a poem, a speech or a short story to share, we want to hear what you’ve got to say. Express yourself or come cheer on the performers. Hosted by @erinjamess__ Part of #brightonfamilybookfest

Get ready to write with @erinjamess__ and mentors from @littlegreenpig_ A workshop for ages 7 to 11 to help children express themselves with words. Whether poetry or stories, letters or jokes, children can put pen to paper and get ready to perform at the Open Mic if they are feeling bold and brave too! Part of #brightonbookfest on Saturday 24 October at Jubilee Library. 📚

Bring your little creatives to make wonderful things with beautiful book themes! Craft time at the start of the day at #brightonfamilybookfest

Unleash your imagination and bring your wildest stories to life, in this high-energy Graphic Novel workshop with @ramzeec by @brightonhovelibraries

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Through the Viewfinder: a free workshop with Elva Webb & Jules Turner

Meet @bear__clip & @myteeth444 the artists behind Through the Viewfinder, an upcoming workshop as part of @photoworks_uk Festival 2026.

Taking place at @brightonhovelibraries on 24 October, 2–4pm, the free, queer-led workshop invites participants to explore 35mm film slides, projection, scale and storytelling through a queer lens.

Through collaging with different materials, you will construct your own realities onto fragments of discarded and forgotten histories.

📅 24 October 2026, 2pm to 4pm 📍 Jubilee Library, Brighton ✨ Free, drop-in, queer-led and open to everyone aged 13+

Elva and Jules are young artists who graduated from the @uniofbrighton BA Fine Art in 2025.

They are part of Photoworks Queer Grounds, a free programme of creative workshops for ages 16 to 25, led by photographers @evalouisaj and @kairo.kay delivered by Photoworks in partnership with the @devonshirecollective and @phoenix_artspace.

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#PhotoworksFestival2026 #QueerGrounds #PhotoworksLab #Workshop #Photoworks taken in Jubilee Library, Brighton by @brightonhovelibraries

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Go all in and borrow a staff pick 📚

To celebrate the #NationalYearofReading2026 our library staff are sharing their book recommendations every month!

𝐆𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐟 𝐛𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐢 𝐒𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐡

I love Ali Smith’s books. It always takes me a few pages to settle into her writing style, as it’s so poetic and different to most other authors. In this book the main characters are two children and a horse, set in a dystopian near future, so it took me a beat to adjust to their voices.

I find it’s worth taking the time to settle into reading her novels, as I can’t help but get sucked into the stories and hoping for the best for her characters, and the language is always arresting and thought provoking.

I started reading this while stuck in a waiting room for several hours – it took me right out of myself and time flew. I can’t wait to see how it ends - or maybe I don’t want to know, that’s the trouble with dystopian novels.

Recommended by Ceris

#NYOR #GoAllIn @readingagency by @brightonhovelibraries

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Library Literature Lovers is a monthly free event at Saltdean Library. On the first Saturday of every month, 3pm to 4pm. Embrace your inner book nerd at our new monthly meeting for literature lovers! Each session will focus on a different genre; an introductory presentation followed by a relaxed discussion. Come along to meet fellow booklovers, join the chat (or just listen), share favourites and trade reading recommendations. There might even be a quiz! Next up is GOTHIC, Saturday 3 October. Celebrating the haunted melancholy of the sublime style, perfectly timed for the start of Autumn. 🍂 🦇💀#libraryevents #brightonlibraries @go_all_in_2026 #SaltdeanEvents by @brightonhovelibraries

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Boost your mood this World Mental Health Day. On Saturday 10th October, join us at Jubilee Library for an afternoon of free activities to help relieve stress and bring balance. Instructors from @brightonnaturalhealthfound invite you to try Qigong and Chair Yoga. Craft collage vision boards with @collageclub.brighton @cultmilk too. Free, no booking needed. See you there? #worldmentalhealthday #brightonevents #whatsonBrighton by @brightonhovelibraries

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Discover the Raymond Briggs archive with @the_keep_archives at Jubilee Library on Saturday 10 October. A free intergenerational event as part of the National Year of Reading 2026. See how ideas evolved from first sketch to finished story, then get creative and make your own comic-strip inspired by Briggs’ creative process. For adults, young people and children aged 6+. No booking required. Limited spaces.

The archive of Raymond Briggs, the beloved author, illustrator and creator of the bestselling children’s picture books, Father Christmas, Fungus the Bogeyman, and The Snowman, will soon be publicly available to view at The Keep. The archive, held by East Sussex and Brighton and Hove Record Office and deposited by the Raymond Briggs Estate, has been catalogued thanks to funding from The National Archives ‘Archives Revealed’ Cataloguing Grant. Work on the collection commenced in January 2026 and undertook the preservation and cataloguing of the author’s papers which were collected from his home and studio in Sussex. Images courtesy of the Estate of Raymond Briggs. All rights reserved. #RaymondBriggs #BrightonEvents #FreeEventsBrighton #JubileeLibrary #goallin2026 taken in Jubilee Library, Brighton by @brightonhovelibraries

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Join Cult Milk’s @cultmilk Collage Club to take part in mindful making workshops this autumn at Jubilee Library. Create your own collage designs using recycled magazines, books and scrap paper. For adults looking to get creative and try something new as part of an informal, friendly group. Attend every event or drop-in anytime to give it a go!

@ Jubilee Library’s Community Area, Brighton

Free to take part. Materials provided. Age 18+

Thursday 1 October & Thursday 3 December 2026, 5.30pm-7pm

Saturday 10 October & Thursday 5 November 2026, 2pm-3.30pm part of @go_all_in_2026 #goallin #collageclub #brightoncollageclub #collageclubbrighton #freeeventsbrighton taken in Jubilee Library, Brighton by @brightonhovelibraries

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