Telling Tales Festival 2024
Burlington Public Library is excited to be part of the Telling Tales Festival in September—and we can’t wait to see you there!
Telling Tales is a huge children’s literary event that takes place every year in Hamilton. This year, Hendrie Park in Royal Botanical Gardens is where all the action happens on Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22.
The weekend festival features over 40 Canadian authors, illustrators, and storytellers offering storytimes, music, theatrical performances, and workshops for book lovers from babies to teens.
Now in its 16th year, Telling Tales always draws a big crowd, so be sure to register in advance to attend this FREE event to be part of the magic.
BPL’s Tales Under the Tent Puppet Shows
Step right up and join the fun at BPL's Big Tent in The Creativity Zone at Telling Tales. Our talented troupe of tale spinners is ready to whisk you away with puppet shows that’ll tickle your funny bone and send shivers down your spine. Join us for parachute play and silly songs—and try your skills playing one of the BIG GAMES under the tent. Fun for the whole family awaits!
With puppet shows happening all weekend, there’s always a reason to stop by and say "hi"!
Our Puppet Shows run for 20 minutes:
- Saturday, September 21: Show starts at 10:20am, 11:20am, 1pm, and 2:20pm
- Sunday, September 22: Show starts at 10:20am, 11:20am, 1pm, and 2:20pm
Telling Tales Books to Read
Check out books from our collection by the authors and illustrators you can meet in person at Telling Tales this year.
