MILTON, DE — Young readers and their families will gather for a day of literary fun when Sussex County Libraries presents their fourth annual Children’s Book Festival on Saturday, May 2.
The free celebration runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Milton Public Library, located at 121 Union Street in Milton. Festival-goers will receive complimentary guide books and tote bags when they arrive, available while supplies remain.
Seventeen writers specializing in children’s literature will attend the event, featuring board books, picture books, and chapter books. Notable guests include Nancy Viau, Kathy MacMillan, Jonathan Roth, and Delaware-born author and illustrator Jay Cooper. The festivities extend into nearby Milton Park, where families can enjoy face painting and visit a petting zoo courtesy of The Little Farm. Pony rides will be available for a modest charge, and food trucks will offer refreshments for purchase. Browseabout Books will set up on-site, giving families the opportunity to buy copies of their preferred books.
Young attendees and teenagers can participate in interactive games, creative activities, and educational stations designed for hands-on learning. Sussex County librarians will join forces with volunteers from the Milton Arts Guild, Milton Theatre, and Milton Lions Club of Delaware to facilitate various activities. Information booths will showcase Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, Read Aloud Delaware, Literacy Delaware, Kindergarten Readiness Teams, and additional literacy organizations.
Event parking will be available at H.O. Brittingham Elementary School, with complimentary shuttle transportation operating every quarter-hour between the school and festival locations throughout the day.
The Children’s Book Festival receives partial funding from the Town of Milton, the Milton Community Foundation, and Friends groups of Sussex County Libraries. Additional details can be found at https://www.facebook.com/sussexcbf/.
Contact: Rachel Lynch, County Librarian at (302) 855-7890 or [email protected]
