Bookmark the date, Saturday 25 October, as a page-turning adventure awaits at Strand Library!
The local facility will host a spellbinding Children’s Book and Story Festival from 10:00 to 12:00. This novel event promises to be a best-seller!
The festival, driven by passionate library staff dedicated to promoting literacy, creativity and community engagement, will bring together 11 diverse South African authors.
Among the authors are illustrators, poets, educators and entrepreneurs.
The initiative is coordinated by Library and Information Services (LIS) area head Rene Walker and has the support and participation of the surrounding libraries.
“The festival will showcase the richness of local storytelling across genres, languages and styles,” Francine Higham, Mayco member for Community Services and Health. “It makes reading exciting. It connects children with the authors and illustrators and brings stories to life in a special way. It’s also an opportunity for young readers to discover and explore new stories.”
This event is part of the City libraries’ ongoing commitment to serving as welcoming community hubs that foster imagination, connection, and a love for reading. It is made possible by collaboration across LIS teams, grassroots planning, and a shared belief that every child deserves access to stories and storytellers.
Programme highlights include:
- Storytime and author readings;
- Meet-and-greets with authors;
- Book displays and signings;
- Family-friendly literacy activities; and
- Promotion of English and Afrikaans literature.
For public enquiries contact the library on 021 444 3106.
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