This World Book Day 2026, get ready for a ROARR-some reading adventure in the heart of Norwich! ROARR! is delighted to announce a brand-new, free family event taking place at the iconic Norfolk & Norwich Millennium Library, and you’re invited!
Taking place on Thursday, 5th March 2026, we’re teaming up with Norwich Book Festival, presented by The Forum, for a special World Book Day celebration that promises storytelling, smiles, and a prehistoric meet & greet that little explorers won’t forget.
A Special World Book Day Event in Norwich
ROARR! is thrilled to be teaming up with Norwich Book Festival, presented by The Forum Norwich, for an exciting collaboration designed to inspire a love of reading in children across Norfolk.
The event will be hosted inside the Children’s Library at the Millennium Library (part of Norfolk Libraries), creating the perfect setting for a magical storytime adventure.
Meet the Dino Hunter & Dippy!
From 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm, families can enjoy:
A lively and interactive reading session with the Dino Hunter
An exclusive meet & greet with everyone’s favourite prehistoric pal, Dippy
A free copy of Dippy & the Mysterious Egg for every child attending
As part of Dippy’s World Book Day mission to spread the joy of reading, young adventurers will be transported into a world of dinosaurs, mystery, and imagination. Because at ROARR!, we believe every great adventure begins with a book.
This free storytelling session is the perfect way to celebrate World Book Day in Norwich while encouraging creativity, confidence, and curiosity in young readers.
