13,000 Bookville activity books were distributed to every primary school child in County Kilkenny and all eight library branches.
50 workshops were facilitated for primary school groups and the general public, attended by more than 1,000 participants.
A multi-disciplinary festival, Bookville routinely features some of best contemporary children’s authors and illustrators from Ireland and the UK.
Events include reading, writing, storytelling, comedy, illustration, drama, music, visual arts, and activities incorporating Irish, Ukrainian, Polish and Irish Sign Language.
In 2023, increased accessibility was achieved through online videos and virtual workshops.