10.15 - 11.15AM

(BSL Interpreted Event)

Join Scots language author, storyteller and musician Susi Briggs for Yum & Other Scottish Stories at St. Augustine’s Church, 2A High Street.

Jenny sits doon tae eat her cheese and lettuce piece, three gairden creatures appear and ask her for a wee bit.  Hear tales aboot a dug that loves tae sing, hungry hairy oobits, magical pixies and a sleepy sheepy. 

Yum is a delightful tale aboot sharing and caring by shortlisted Scots language author Susi Briggs. Susi’s other books, the Nip Nebs series and Wheesht were shortlisted for Scots Bairns’ Book o the Year

Tickets are required for children only. Each child must be accompanied by an adult (adults do not need a ticket)

10.30 - 11.00AM

Come along to a special Scottish themed Bookbug session at the Denny Tank Museum. Filled with stories, songs and rhymes for babies and their grown-up.

Please note this venue is not wheelchair accessible and is accessed by stairs. There is a buggy park inside but limited spaces. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Tickets are required for children only. Each child must be accompanied by an adult (adults do not need a ticket)

10.30 - 11.15AM

Join author & illustrator Helen Kellock at the Chivas Suite at Dumbarton Football Club for a reading of her book - The Wild Beastie - followed by some fun arts & crafts

The Wild Beastie is a story about what it really means to be wild. In a forgotten part of the sea, there lies a secret island: the Isle of Begg. Its shores are wild and wonderful, with creatures of every kind... But there's one little creature, called Bumple, who has no interest in the island's wonders – she'd much rather stay put in her cosy home patch. It's only when a mischievous little beastie crash lands in her world that Bumple begins to realise ... a little bit of wildness can be a LOT of fun!

Tickets are required for children only. Each child must be accompanied by an adult (adults do not need a ticket)

10.30 - 11.00AM

Join stoyteller Daniel Serridge on a journey into the senses with some tales designed to not just engage the ears but also the skin, nose and tongue! Prepare to get caught in the storm, smell the smoke of a bonfire or taste sweetness of the autumn air plus many more sensory experiences! All whilst hearing stories that'll make you laugh and spark your imagination, and your senses. This session is designed for participants with additional support needs. St Augustine’s Church Hall, 2A High Street

Tickets are required for children only. Each child must be accompanied by an adult (adults do not need a ticket)

11.30 - 12.00PM

Join stoyteller Daniel Serridge on a journey into the senses with some tales designed to not just engage the ears but also the skin, nose and tongue! Prepare to get caught in the storm, smell the smoke of a bonfire or taste sweetness of the autumn air plus many more sensory experiences! All whilst hearing stories that'll make you laugh and spark your imagination, and your senses. This session is designed for participants with additional support needs. St Augustine’s Church Hall, 2A High Street

Tickets are required for children only. Each child must be accompanied by an adult (adults do not need a ticket)

11.45 - 12.45PM

Come along to a wonderful pirate themed comic book draw along session with Scottish based illustrator Neil Slorance at Chivas Suite at Dumbarton Football Club.

Tickets are required for children only. Each child must be accompanied by an adult (adults do not need a ticket)

11.45 - 12.15PM

Come along to a special Scottish themed Bookbug session at the Denny Tank Museum. Filled with stories, songs and rhymes for toddlers and their grown-up.

Please note this venue is not wheelchair accessible and is accessed by stairs. There is a buggy park inside but limited spaces. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Tickets are required for children only. Each child must be accompanied by an adult (adults do not need a ticket)

1.00 - 2.00PM

Join storyteller Daniel Serridge as he regales you with tales of fools, foes and fiendish behaviour in this hour long journey into the power of stories. Be prepared to laugh, gasp and occasionally cry as Daniel takes you all over the world and brings you back home to Scotland with some belting tales. All stories will be responsive to the audience and are suitable for audiences 4 - 94! St Augustine’s Church, 2A High Street

Tickets are required for children only. Each child must be accompanied by an adult (adults do not need a ticket)

1.30 - 2.30PM

Join John Chalmers & Sandra Marrs, also known as Metaphrog, an award-winning author & illustrator duo to hear about their creative process and learn how to create your own comic characters at Unit 23 Skate Park.

Tickets are required for children only. Each child must be accompanied by an adult (adults do not need a ticket)

1.45 - 2.45PM

Come along to a wonderful comic book draw-along session with Scottish based illustrator Neil Slorance at Chivas Suite at Dumbarton Football Club

Tickets are required for children only. Each child must be accompanied by an adult (adults do not need a ticket)

2.30 - 4.00PM

Join author Mark Mechan at Made Guid for a reading of his book “Tumshie: The Forgotten Halloween Turnip Lantern” before having a Grown Up Vs Kid carving competition at Made Guid, 165 - 167 High Street (Each ticket admits one grown up and one child participant)

Tumshie is inspired by Scottish Halloween traditions of the past, author and illustrator Mark Mechan, who trained at Dundee's Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, has created this book to celebrate a time when Halloween was more home grown.

‘Guising’ (today's Trick-or-Treating) and ‘dooking for apples’ (bobbing for apples) and carving out a ‘tumshie’ were rites of passage for Scottish children who needed the strength of an ox and the stubbornness of a donkey to carve that lantern.

Please note that toilets at this venue are not wheelchair accessible.

This is an event designed for 1 adult and 1 child to participate in together

1 ticket = 1 adult and 1 child

11.00 - 3.00PM

(Quiet hour 12.30 - 1.30PM)

Come and browse a beautiful selection of children’s picture books available to buy from local picture book specialist, Moonlight Rainbow Books at Dumbarton Parish Church Hall (previously called Riverside) High Street.

Children must be accompanied by an adult

11.00 - 3.00PM

(Quiet hour 12.30 - 1.30PM)

Bring along your Book Swap tokens and pick a pre-loved book to re-love at Dumbarton Parish Church Hall (previously called Riverside) High Street . See website for details if you aren’t a student at a participating school

Children must be accompanied by an adult

11.00 - 3.00PM

(Quiet hour 12.30 - 1.30PM)

A showcase of accessible picture books and resources for blind and visually impaired children and young people to experience through touch and sound from the Living Paintings Lending Library at Dumbarton Parish Church Hall (Previously called Riverside), High Street

Children must be accompanied by an adult

11.00 - 3.00PM

(Quiet hour 12.30 - 1.30PM)

Join Glasgow Zine Library for a creative day of drop-in zine making. Tell your own story through collaging, drawing, writing, and more. Learn about the flexible format of the zine and take your first steps into the amazing world of DIY creativity. All ages and all welcome at Dumbarton Parish Church Hall (Previously called Riverside) High Street

Children must be accompanied by an adult

11.00 - 3.00PM

(Quiet Hour 12.30 - 1.30PM)

Join Dumbarton’s own Clifftop Projects CIC for some bookish arts & crafts at Dumbarton Parish Church Hall (Previously known as Riverside) High Street.

Children must be accompanied by an adult

11.00 - 3.00PM

Pick up a Treasure Hunt map at Dumbarton Parish Church Hall (previously called Riverside), High Street and see if you can complete the challenge and get a wee treat for your hard work!

The Treasure Hunts are self-led activities, designed for you to explore and enjoy at your own pace. Please note that participation is entirely at your own risk, so we encourage you to stay safe, be mindful of your surroundings, dress for the weather and respect the local area.

Children must be supervised by an adult at all times