Library Festival
A weekend of books, readings, and creative workshops for children in Tarantasca
About Library Festival
The festival that puts books at the heart of the town
In Tarantasca, a small town in the Cuneo plains of Piedmont, the Library Festival is a spring event that turns reading into a community experience. Promoted by the Gli Amici della Biblioteca volunteer group together with the Municipality of Tarantasca, the event is dedicated to books, stories, and imagination, with a special focus on children and families.
Two days dedicated to reading
The program spans an entire weekend. The first day is dedicated to the special opening of the library: an opportunity to explore the facility's collection, discover new arrivals, and meet the volunteers who keep this local hub alive every year. The second day moves to the T-Centro, the new multipurpose space for young people and families inaugurated on Via Pino Isasca, where read-aloud sessions and creative workshops take place.
Readings and workshops for the little ones
The heart of the festival lies in activities for children: animated readings led by guests from the world of children's publishing and a creative workshop that invites children to play with words and letters. The day concludes with a snack offered by the Municipality and the library, in the convivial spirit that characterizes Piedmontese village festivals.
A volunteer-driven reality
Behind the Library Festival is the passionate work of the Gli Amici della Biblioteca group, which organizes trips, meetings, and initiatives throughout the year to bring adults and children closer to reading. The festival is the moment when this activity becomes visible to the whole town, reminding us how a small municipal library can be a cultural landmark for the entire community of the Province of Cuneo.
Why attend
- Free activities designed for children and families
- Read-aloud sessions with authors and children's publishing professionals
- Creative workshops at the T-Centro in Tarantasca
- An opportunity to discover the municipal library and the work of volunteers
- Final snack offered to all participants
Library Festival — edition 2026
Il programma dell'edizione 2026
La Festa della Biblioteca 2026 si è tenuta a Tarantasca nel fine settimana del 18 e 19 aprile, confermandosi come l'appuntamento di primavera dedicato alla lettura e alla fantasia dei più piccoli.
Sabato 18 aprile
- 14:30 - 17:30 — Apertura straordinaria della biblioteca comunale, per conoscere l'offerta della struttura e il lavoro dei volontari del gruppo Gli Amici della Biblioteca.
Domenica 19 aprile
- Ore 15:00 — T-Centro — Letture ad alta voce condotte da Chiara Cozzi della casa editrice Il cielo stellato.
- A seguire, il laboratorio creativo Giochiamo con le lettere, dedicato ai bambini.
- Merenda finale offerta dal Comune e dalla biblioteca.
Le attività, gratuite, sono state organizzate dal gruppo Gli Amici della Biblioteca in collaborazione con il Comune di Tarantasca.
Programme Library Festival 2026
Sabato 18 aprile 2026
- 14:30 - 17:30 — Apertura della biblioteca comunale: visita agli spazi, scoperta dell'offerta e incontro con i volontari.
Domenica 19 aprile 2026 — T-Centro, Via Pino Isasca 6
- 15:00 — Letture ad alta voce con Chiara Cozzi (casa editrice Il cielo stellato).
- A seguire — Laboratorio creativo Giochiamo con le lettere per bambini.
- A chiusura — Merenda offerta dal Comune e dalla biblioteca.
Highlights Library Festival 2026
Prices Library Festival 2026
Practical information — Library Festival
Where
Municipal Library of Tarantasca and T-Centro - Multipurpose Hall, Via Pino Isasca 6, 12020 Tarantasca (CN), Piedmont.
How to get there
By car: Tarantasca is easily reached from Cuneo (about 10 km) and from Busca along the provincial roads of the Cuneo plains. By train: the nearest station is Cuneo, on the Turin-Cuneo line, from where you can continue by car or local transport.
Admission
Activities are free. Readings and workshops are primarily aimed at children and teenagers; the final snack is provided by the Municipality and the library.
Information
For details on the program, it is recommended to check the website of the Municipality of Tarantasca or the channels of the Gli Amici della Biblioteca group.
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Where does it take place — Library Festival
T-Centro - Salone Polivalente
Via Pino Isasca 6, 12020 Tarantasca