Spring into Storytime 2025

Spring into Storytime takes places in libraries across Ireland every April, and this year we are delighted to be hosting storytime events in all our library branches throughout the month of April. Spring into Storytime is part of the national Right to Read programme which aims to promote literacy and reading development for people of all ages and backgrounds.  

From storytimes to baby bookclubs, puppet shows to a trip through Deadly Dublin, there is something for everyone. Our libraries will be visited by some of Ireland’s beloved children’s authors and illustrators, as they weave their magic, imagination, and words into fun and engaging events. And from April 1st, on our Youtube channel, Tatyana Feeney will be starting off our Spring Into Storytime Events with a special online storytime of her new book, Stockingopolis! 

Join us in our libraries during April for lots of storytime adventures!  

Special Spring into Storytime Events for the public:  

From 1 April and for the month of April on dlrcoco’s Youtube Account - Online Storytime with Tatyana Feeney   

Online event  

Spring Into Storytime with Stockingopolis! 

Join Author/ Illustrator, Tatyana Feeney, who will be starting off our Spring Into Storytime Events with her new book, Stockingopolis!.   

Welcome to Stockingopolis! 

I hope you enjoy my story about a small grey town where two children decide to add lots of colour in unexpected places! This is a story about two children, Lucy and Ben, who live in this small Victorian town by the sea. Stockingopolis, believe it or not, is a real place, now better known as Balbriggan in north County Dublin!  

Maybe after the story you will draw your own colourful pictures. 

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Sat 5 April at 11am & 2pm - Storytime with Storyteller Julie Anne de Brún 

All welcome - no booking required!  

dlr LexIcon is delighted to welcome Julie Anne de Brún to the Children's Library. Julie is a well-known storyteller whose passion is to regale young and old with songs and tales through Irish and English! 

Email dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 204 7219 for more information. 

Blackrock library

Sat 5 April at 11am - Spring Into Storytime with Úna Woods 

To book, email blackrocklib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 204 7215. 

Spring Into Storytime with author/illustrator Úna Woods for stories and crafts as she reads her picture book 'A Blooming Great Day' and then bloom with creativity as Úna shows you how to make a spring flowers mixed media collage.  All materials provided. 

Suitable for ages 6 - 10yrs. 

Cabinteely library

Sat 12 April at 11am - Spring Into Storytime with Children's Author/Illustrator Úna Woods 

To book, email cabinteelylib@dlrcoco.ie or phone (01) 204 7216. 

Join the amazing children's Author and Illustrator Úna Woods for spring themed crafts and storytime in Cabinteely Library to celebrate Spring into Storytime. 

 The event is perfect for 4-7 year olds.  

Dalkey library

Tues 22 April at 3.30pm – Alan Nolan 

Booking essential  -  email dalkeylib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 204 7217 

How well do you think you know Dublin in Victorian times? 

Join author and illustrator Alan Nolan as he brings you on a whirlwind trip around Dublin's lost landmarks and creepiest crypts - as featured in his hysterically historical series of children's books, starring the young Molly Malone and her best pal Bram Stoker! 

Meet the 'real-life' Molly and Bram, test your knowledge in the Dickensian Dublin Quiz, and learn how to draw a Deadly Dublin Legend!  

Suitable for ages 8 - 12yrs **Max 15 attendees** 

Dundrum library

Tues 22 April at 3.00pm - Storytime with Author/Illustrator Tatyana Feeney 

To book, email dundrumlib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 204 7220.  

Join author/illustrator Tatyana Feeney who will be reading her new book Stockingopolis! This is a story about two children, Lucy and Ben, who live in this small Victorian town by the sea. Stockingopolis, believe it or not, is a real place, now better known as Balbriggan in north County Dublin!  

Following the story there will be a drawing activity where we will imagine and explore what other places and things might become more colourful. 

Suitable for ages 3 - 8yrs.  

And don’t forget the regular storytimes and bookclubs weekly in our branches, as well as other special Spring into Storytime events. See our website and social media channels for more details!