Rhyme Time at Chichester Library
2026-03-31 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-04-03 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-07 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-04-10 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-14 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-04-17 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-21 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-04-24 09:30 - 11:00 UTC and 1 more date | Chichester Library, Tower Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO191QJ
Drop in to join other families with young children for songs and nursery rhymes, every Tuesday 2.15 – 2.45pm and Friday 9.30 – 10.00am.
Please contact Chichester Library for more details.
Please note there are limits on attendance numbers. Due to the popularity of these activities some sessions may become full.
Find out more about attending a Rhyme Time session.

BFG Family Trail
2026-04-01, 2026-04-02, 2026-04-03, 2026-04-04, 2026-04-05, 2026-04-06, 2026-04-07, 2026-04-08 and 3 more dates | Chichester City Centre
While The BFG is on stage at Chichester Festival Theatre, the story spills out into the city from 28 March – 11 April with Chichester BID’s phizz-whizzing BFG Family Trail.

Chiddlers are invited to explore the city of Chichester in search of colourful dream jars hiding in eight windows. Each dream jar features a wonderfully splendiferous word – with a letter highlighted. All you need to do is collect the letters from each word and unscramble them to create a new gobblefunk-inspired word to complete the trail.

Entries will be entered into a prize draw to win a £50 CFT Voucher and Roald Dahl goodies.

Where to start your adventure
Pick up a printed trail map from the CFT Box Office, participating city centre businesses, or download a copy here and print one at home to use on your adventure.

How to crack the code
Once you’ve completed the trail and noted all the letters, unscramble them to make an 8-letter gobblefunk word.

How to enter
Enter online at here or drop your printed trail form into the CFT Box Office or take a photo of your completed paper trail and send to office@chichesterbid.co.uk. Closing date: 11 April 2026 at 5pm. T&Cs Apply.

What’s up for grabs
One lucky winner will receive a £50 CFT voucher and a bag of goodies. Plus five runners-up will win a Roald Dahl book, courtesy of Children’s BookFest.
Celebrating stories together

The BFG Family Trail forms part of Chichester’s Year of Reading: Go All In campaign, spearheaded by Children’s BookFest with Chichester Festival Theatre and Chichester BID.
Best of luck!
Terms and Conditions: Competition closes 11 April at 5pm; one entry per person; the winner will be randomly chosen using an online generator; winner will be notified by email or phone (if given) by 17 April; prize is non-transferable and there is no cash alternative.

The Silent Book Club at Robin's Nest
2026-04-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Robin’s Nest Coffee Shop, 5 Baffins Ln, Chichester, PO19 1UA, United Kingdom
A calm way to connect with other readers – without the expectations of a traditional book club. This is a low-pressure, come-as-you-are space. We’ll start with optional time to chat, followed by an hour of quiet reading together.

Tuesday Reading Club at Chichester Library
2026-04-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Chichester Library, Tower Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO191QJ
Meet up with others to talk about books and reading on the first Tuesday of every month 10.00 – 11.00am.
Please contact Chichester Library first for more information.
Find out more about joining a reading group.

Poetry & Spoken Word Open-Mic at The Ghost at the Feast
2026-04-07 18:00 | The Ghost at the Feast, 33-34 North Street, Chichester, PO19 1LX
Come along and read some of your own poetry or prose, listen to others and share in the joys of the spoken word.

Arrive from 6pm to order drinks and snacks. Open-Mic starts at 6:30pm.
Join us for our regular in-person Open-Mic event upstairs at The Ghost at the Feast in Chichester, West Sussex. We meet on the 1st Tuesday of every month. The event is free to attend and open to anyone, but a £3.00 donation made on the door would be very much appreciated.
Come along and read some of your own poetry, a published poem or even read some prose.
It doesn’t matter if this is the first piece you have written or whether you are a seasoned pro, you will find a warm and supportive welcome as you share your work with us out loud.
And if reading out loud is not for you, please do come along and enjoy the atmosphere and listen to the readings.
The Ghost at the Feast has a variety of indie kitchen outlets and bars, so plenty to choose from to eat and drink throughout the evening, as well.

Thursday Reading Group at Chichester Library
2026-04-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Chichester Library, Tower Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO191QJ
Meet up with others to talk about books and reading on the second Thursday of every month 2.00 – 3.00pm.
Please contact Chichester Library first for more information.
Find out more about joining a reading group.

Book Sale at Chichester Library
2026-04-11 09:00 - 16:00 | Chichester Library, Tower Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO191QJ
Visit Chichester Library on the second Saturday of the month 9.00 – 4.00pm for the opportunity to buy some fantastic ex-library stock.
We will have titles ranging from rare non-fiction all the way through to some of your favourite bestsellers.

Poetry, Verse, Speeches & Letters at The Barn
2026-04-16 19:00 - 21:00 | The Barn’s Wine Bar, 38 Little London, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1PL
Simply Spring
Join us for an intimate and atmospheric evening celebrating the power of the spoken word. Hosted by Erika Loch and joined by performers of Words Out Loud, spring will be in the air and the room. From poetry and verse to lyrics and story, this event invites performers and listeners alike to experience language in all its forms and promises a dynamic and inspiring evening in good company.
Tickets cost £8 or £23 with a grazing board. Book your space here.

Story Magic at Chichester Library
2026-04-18 10:30 - 11:00 | Chichester Library, Tower Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO191QJ
Drop into a multi-sensory storytime session specially for children and young people with additional needs, on the third Saturday of the month 10.45 - 11.15am.
Please contact Chichester Library for more details.
Find out more about attending a Story Magic session.

Monday Reading Club at Chichester Library
2026-04-20 16:30 - 17:00 | Chichester Library, Tower Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO191QJ
Meet up with others to talk about books and reading on the third Monday of every month 4.45 – 5.45pm.
Please contact Chichester Library first for more information.
Find out more about joining a reading group.

Themes in Poetry - Family at The Sussex Bookshop
2026-04-29 15:00 - 16:30 | The Sussex Bookshop, 28 South St, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1EL
Meg is passionate about poetry. But many of us still think of it as being “difficult”. Let them share their knowledge and enthusiasm, breaking down the history and language and helping you discover the joy of poetry, one theme at a time.
Book your space here.

Monthly Book Club at The Sussex Bookshop
2026-04-30 15:00 | The Sussex Bookshop, 28 South St, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1EL
Join The Sussex Bookshop for their monthly Book Club on the last Thursday of every month.
Thursday 26 February, 3pm – Wild Dark Shore
Thursday 26 March, 3pm – The Vanishing Point
