We hold many events in the shop, including author visits, storytimes, themed days and can arrange visits for specific groups e.g. schools, scouts, playgroups etc. Please follow us on social media for our latest events. We use Eventbrite for bookings where required – please click here to find out what’s currently on!
If you are a group who would like to visit the shop, drop us an email at nextpagebooks@outlook.com to get started.
7 June FREE Saturday Author/Illustrator Storytime and Craft
Jess will read her latest picture book/s Our Tree and host a craft activity. Please book FREE tickets by scanning QR code or search eventbrite.
Meet Harriet Muncaster!
Sat 7 June sessions at 1.30pm and 3pm. Tickets on sale via QR code/Eventbrite 9 May at 10am, be quick as they will sell out fast! Child ticket includes a book and a special doughnut from Say Doughnuts.
10 May FREE Saturday Author/Illustrator Storytime
At 10.30am Mariajo Illustrajo will read her newest fun picture book, Oh Carrots! and lead a drawalong. FREE to attend but please book a place on Eventbrite or see QR code on SM post to book.
17 May FREE Saturday Author/Illustrator Storytime and Craft
Join Daishu Ma for a fun interactive event where she will read her new book Tiger, Don't Worry! and host a craft based on the book. FREE to attend but please book a place on Eventbrite or see QR code on SM post to book.
Hitchin Book Festival Author Events
Join us in the shop during Feb and March with a different author each Saturday for some picture book and craft/drawing fun for ages 3+ and/or a Mystery Writing workshop or Beano Comic book workshop both for 7+ Search Eventbrite or scan QR code to book.
Isadora Moon Day 22nd Feb
Join us on Saturday 22nd Feb for a FREE event to celebrate Isadora Moon! SIGNED books, activities and freebies. No need to book, just pop along!
Wednesday storytimes
10.30-11am Baby/toddler story and sing time FREE book on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-wednesday-baby-and-pre-school-storytime-and-sing-1030-11am-tickets-908370068327?aff=oddtdtcreator
27 May FREE Drawing Workshop
3pm to 4pm Book your FREE tickets on Eventbrite. Create your own version of Humpty Dumpty & more with Ben Coppin, based on the gorgeous Nursery Rhymes gift book. Ideal for age 5+