London Children's Book Swap

Baby bibliophiles, rejoice: on 10 February, the annual London Children's Book Swap returns for it's seventh year. Mark your calendars to ensure you stock up on everything from children's picture books to young adult fiction before February half-term starts in earnest.

Brought to you by Discover Children's Story Centre, the annual event transforms various venues across London into book-filled bazaars. Children from across the city are invited to participate in this free event by stopping by one of the swapping posts. Bring along any and all books you've read, and pick up another beloved book – for free.

Participating locations with designated book swapping areas include the café at artsdepot. Little ones can drop by the V&A Museum of Childhood for some books before checking out their Dream On exhibition. Catch a captivating performance of Othello at the Unicorn Theatre before swapping out some books you've outgrown for some (somewhat) brand new reads. Watch a brand new Peppa Pig adventure live on the Hackney Empire stage before trading in your paperbacks like Pokémon cards for new adventures.

More locations are expected to be announced closer to the date, as are a host of family-friendly, book-related activities. Watch this space for updates as they develop.

For those with eager readers, the Imagine Festival at the Southbank Centre will be hosting a week-long celebration of books throughout half-term, complete with everything from crafts to baby raves.