World Book Day 2026
Wed 25/02/2026
World Book Day
Join us on Thursday 5 March to celebrate World Book Day!
World Book Day Goes on Tour!
We're taking our mobile library bus on tour for World Book Day! Come and join us for lots of bookish fun, including some World Book Day tokens for you to spend.
Come and see us at the following locations:
Chelmsford: TBD
Braintree: Opposite the library outside Tesco, 12.30pm to2pm
Witham: The Grove Shopping Centre, 3pm to 4.30pm
Click here to explore our regular mobile library schedule.
World Book Day Library Events
Special World Book Day Storytime with the Gruffalo and Friends at Colchester Library.
Join us for a magical, interactive storytelling session inspired by the beloved books of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. WHy not come in your favourite costume to celebrate!
Celebrate with us at Shenfield Library, with a week of bookmark design crafts and a book-themed quiz! On World Book Day (Thursday 5 March), come in fancy dress!