Family & Children's Programme

In her award-winning and beautifully illustrated books, Gods Don’t Cry and Girls Who Slay Monsters (HarperCollins Children’s), author Ellen Ryan brings the adventure and magic of Irish mythology to life in new ways. For this one-of-a-kind event with the National Museum of Ireland, join Ellen as she takes the stories further, linking them with real-life […]

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Calling all trainee banshees! Join author Sinéad O’Hart for a magical, fun-filled adventure inspired by the Ellora McGee, Trainee Banshee books (Gill Books). Meet a host of Irish magical creatures, from leprechauns and pookas to merrows, fairies, trolls and of course, banshees! Discover the weird and wonderful food at Ellora’s magical school, practise your very […]

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Let your imagination run wild! Bring the whole family along to the DBF Creative Station, where you can get drawing, writing, making and crafting. Drop in, get creative and make something wonderful to take home with you! 11am – 3:30pm

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Join us for this fun-filled activity for all the family to work together as a team. Pick up your treasure trail handout from the Family Hub reception, then follow the clues and return for your prize! 11am – 3pm

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Ready for a new story? Bring along a much-loved children’s book you’ve finished with and swap it for another at our DBF Book Swap. It’s a fun way to refresh your bookshelves, discover a new favourite and give an old book a new home! Let’s get swapping! 11am – 3:30pm

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Everyone in the neighbourhood is Mikey’s friend…except Mr Grumble. He pops footballs. He shouts at loud music. He hates picnics. But Mikey is sure that deep down he’s a big gooey marshmallow. Armed with a camera and a crazy idea Mikey sets out to prove it. What he discovers might just change the whole neighbourhood. […]

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An léitheoir óg tú? Sa tóir ar shraith nua? An bhfuil cuma leamh ar an leabhragán sa bhaile? Buail isteach chuig Clinic Leabhar Leabhair Pháistí Éireann! Labhair leis an Dochtúir Leabhar, faigh comhairle uathu maidir leis na leabhair is fearr leat agus tabharfaidh siad oideas duit leis an gcéad leabhar eile ar cheart duit a […]

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Every small step makes a difference! Drop by our Create Your Own Pond station to meet our biodiversity expert, Collie Ennis, and learn how even the smallest space can become a welcoming home for wildlife. Discover what plants and creatures need to thrive, pick up tips for creating your own mini pond to attract new […]

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Join author-illustrator Steve Webb for a fantastically fun event bringing his brilliant Peng and Spanners series (Faber & Faber) to life! In this latest graphic novel, our duo’s action-packed trip to the Invention Convention with Spanners’ latest and greatest invention has hilarious consequences. Find out about Steve’s creative process, from initial idea to printed book, […]

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Céard é an peata teaghlaigh is deise? Cat? Madra? Muc ghuine? Nó rud éigin nach mbeifeá ag súil leis… rud éigin le meangadh lonrach agus dearcadh dána, b’fhéidir? Join children’s writer and former Laureate na nÓg, Patricia Forde, as she shares her new picture book, An Peata Is Fearr (Futa Fata) in this fun-filled bilingual […]

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Join globally acclaimed children’s picture book creator Oliver Jeffers at Dublin Book Festival, where he will be talking about his new collaboration, A Day Off School, and There’s a Ghost in This House (HarperCollins Children’s). Then come to meet Oliver after the event, when he will be signing copies of his books. With every purchase […]

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The Fighting Words Story Slam with MC Dave Rudden at the Dublin Book Festival is an open mic event for young people aged 13–18 to share original stories, poems, and songs! This fun and exciting platform celebrates youth creativity and gives performers a chance to shine on stage. Registration is required for performers and audience spots are […]

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