Children's Book Festival

Children’s Book Festival 2025

Kilkenny County Council Library Service was delighted to welcome a fantastic line-up of authors and illustrators for the Children’s Book Festival 2025, held as part of the national Right to Read initiative. The programme featured a rich variety of events designed to inspire, entertain, and spark creativity in young readers of all ages.

Highlights included magical storytelling and creative workshops with Síne Quinn, thrilling adventures from Kevin Moran, engaging Irish-language sessions with Sadhbh Devlin, spooky tales from Erika McGann, and lively illustration and storytelling with Alan Nolan. Natasha Mac a’ Bhaird, Niamh Donnellan, and Margaret Anne Suggs also brought warmth, imagination, and artistic expression to their sessions.

In total, nine events took place across the Kilkenny branch network, attracting an enthusiastic attendance of 443 children and families. The festival successfully celebrated the joy of books and the power of imagination, leaving a lasting impression on young readers throughout the county.

The annual Children’s Book Festival helps spread the enjoyment of books and reading among children and families, authors and illustrators, teachers and librarians all over Kilkenny.

Check back for details of the October 2026 programme.

For more information contact your local Kilkenny County Council Library Branch.