Sabina Libri
The publishing fair dedicated to the Sabina region and the province of Rieti
About Sabina Libri
A fair that tells the story of Sabina through its books
Sabina Libri is the publishing fair dedicated to the province of Rieti and the entire Sabina district. It takes place every year at the end of May in Poggio Mirteto, in the Lazio region, within the "Peppino Impastato" Municipal Library on Via Antonio Gramsci, the cultural heart of the Lower Sabina. Established in 2021 by the Amici del Museo di Poggio Mirteto ODV Association and the SICBAS library system, the event has grown year after year to become the go-to gathering for those who write, publish, and read about this territory.
The concept: promoting the territory through its publications
The fair's goal is as simple as it is ambitious: to raise awareness of the Sabina region starting from the books that describe it. On the shelves and at the stands, you will find volumes ranging from art sites to individual artists, archaeology to medieval villages, cuisine to local products, and sports routes to nature trails, as well as popular traditions and crafts. It is not just for publishing houses; the fair also welcomes associations, public and private bodies, schools, publishing and culture professionals, and local businesses that showcase their projects and activities.
Three days of meetings, dialogues, and workshops
The program spans three days, from Friday to Sunday, with continuous hours from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Each edition revolves around a theme that provides coherence to the meetings, explored through book presentations, round tables, participatory workshops, and field activities. Alongside author events, there is space for educational projects from local schools, particularly the Bassa Sabina Comprehensive Institute and the "Gregorio da Catino" Institute, making the fair a meeting point for different generations.
- Publishing presentations with authors and publishers from Sabina and the Lazio region
- Publishing Focus dedicated to book trades and small independent publishing
- Participatory workshops and activities for children and families
- The Fair Live, a space for video interviews and cultural insights created with the Follow Focus Movie association and the library's ImpastatO Creative Writing Collective
Recognition from the Lazio Region
Sabina Libri has been recognized as a cultural best practice by the Lazio Region and adheres to the national campaign Il Maggio dei Libri (The Month of Books) promoted by the Center for Books and Reading (Cepell). This recognition rewards the event's ability to combine the promotion of reading, the enhancement of local heritage, and active community involvement.
Poggio Mirteto and the Sabina region
Poggio Mirteto is one of the main centers of the Lower Sabina, just over an hour from Rome and overlooking the Tiber Valley. Its historic center, enclosed within ancient walls, offers cozy squares, the Cathedral, and the Civic Museum, while all around lie the olive groves that give Sabina extra virgin olive oil its fame. Visiting the fair is the perfect opportunity to discover a land made of abbeys, such as the imperial Abbey of Farfa, medieval villages, and a gastronomy whose symbolic products are olive oil, cheeses, and legumes.
A free event open to all
Admission to the fair and all meetings is free and open to the public. The intimate format, hosted in a public library rather than a large pavilion, gives the event a familiar atmosphere: you can walk in, browse, and chat with authors and publishers without barriers. This is likely the reason for its growing success with the local public and visitors arriving from Rome and the rest of the province of Rieti.
Sabina Libri — edition 2026
Sabina Libri 2026: guarding the Sabina territory
The sixth edition of the publishing fair dedicated to the province of Rieti was held from May 22 to 24, 2026, in the spaces of the "Peppino Impastato" Municipal Library in Poggio Mirteto, under the theme "Guarding the Sabina territory: a dialogue between Nature and Culture". Organized by the Amici del Museo di Poggio Mirteto ODV Association with the municipal library, the event confirmed its recognition as a cultural best practice by the Lazio Region and its participation in the national campaign Il Maggio dei Libri promoted by Cepell.
Three days with free admission featuring stands of publishers, associations, local bodies and schools, author meetings, a focus dedicated to publishing trades, and "The Fair Live" space, with video interviews and cultural insights created together with the Follow Focus Movie association and the library's ImpastatO Creative Writing Collective.
Programme Sabina Libri 2026
Friday, May 22, 2026
- 10:00 AM — Inauguration of the 6th edition of the fair with institutional greetings and opening of the stands
- 10:30 AM — Presentation of educational projects by the Bassa Sabina Comprehensive Institute
- Publishing focus: Fabrizio Moscato presents L'editoria è una cosa importante (Ronzani Editore)
- 4:30 PM — The Fair Live with Elisa Sartarelli and the ImpastatO Collective
- 5:30 PM — Presentation of the "Pact between Generations," signed by students of the Gregorio da Catino Institute, the Italian Association of Young People for UNESCO-ETS, and local government representatives
Saturday, May 23, 2026
- Dialogue with Ombretta Menicucci and Pierino Petrucci on the book La doppia beffa
- Meeting with Caterina Placidi and Elena Onori around the volume Da Farfa al Matenano
- Presentation of the novel Gli ultimi colori del semaforo by journalist and writer Pier Luca Aguzzi
- Publishing presentations, participatory workshops, and new appointments of The Fair Live throughout the day
Sunday, May 24, 2026
- Final day with stands open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Meetings with local authors, round tables on the theme of nature and culture, and field activities
The full program was published by the Municipality of Poggio Mirteto in PDF format on the eve of the event.
Highlights Sabina Libri 2026
- 6th edition of the publishing fair dedicated to the Sabina region and the province of Rieti
- 2026 Theme: "Guarding the Sabina territory: a dialogue between Nature and Culture"
- Signing of the "Pact between Generations" with the Italian Association of Young People for UNESCO-ETS
- Publishing focus with Fabrizio Moscato and Ronzani Editore
- "The Fair Live" space with video interviews and literary insights
- Recognition as a cultural best practice by the Lazio Region and participation in Il Maggio dei Libri
Prices Sabina Libri 2026
Practical information — Sabina Libri
Location
"Peppino Impastato" Municipal Library, Via Antonio Gramsci 5, 02047 Poggio Mirteto (RI), Lazio.
How to get there
By train: Poggio Mirteto Scalo station is served by the FL1 Orte-Fiumicino Airport line; from the station, the historic center can be reached by bus or taxi in about ten minutes.
By car: From the A1 motorway, take the Ponzano Romano-Soratte or Magliano Sabina exit, then follow provincial roads towards Poggio Mirteto; from Rome, the journey takes about an hour.
Hours and admission
Continuous opening from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM over the three days. Free admission to all meetings, no reservation required.
Contacts
Phone +39 0765 545270 — email [email protected]
Tips
The historic center is pedestrian-only: it is best to leave your car in the parking lots just outside the walls. Take advantage of the day for a gastronomic stop at the local eateries and a visit to the Abbey of Farfa, about twenty minutes away by road.
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Where does it take place — Sabina Libri
Biblioteca Comunale "Peppino Impastato"
Via Antonio Gramsci 5, 02047 Poggio Mirteto