Our upcoming events...

Stories by the Lake Book Fest 2026

We are delighted to be partnering with the brilliant Stories by the Lake Festival in Crystal Palace to bring booksales to their wonderful line up of author events.

Head over to their website for more info!

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DULWICH FESTIVAL 2026

We are very happy to be presenting some exciting author events at The Dulwich Festival on Sunday 17th May. All will take part at Dulwich Hamlet FC on Champion Hill, SE22 8BD

Gabby Dawnay & Alex Barrow

10am - Sunday 17th May

Dulwich Hamlet FC on Champion Hill, SE22 8BD

Gabby Dawnay and Alex Barrow read If I had a dragon and imagine what life might be like with a fiery pal. Draw your very own dragon -and give them a name!

Great for ages 3-6 years

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Frann Preston-Gannon

11.15am - Sunday 17th May

Dulwich Hamlet FC on Champion Hill, SE22 8BD

Frann Preston-Gannon reads from her young illustrated chapter book,Little Lim and the Golden Treasure, before embarking on a very special rock pool-themed craft activity.

Great for ages 4-8

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Momoko Abe

12:30am - Sunday 17th May

Dulwich Hamlet FC on Champion Hill, SE22 8BD

Momoko will read her latest authored book, Dotty Doughnut (Hachette Children’s), and show how to create your own unique character with a draw-a-long and a simple craft activity.

Great for ages 3-6 years

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Sunday Quiet Sessions

At the Paper Cat, we want all children to feel welcome to browse and explore our books.

If your child finds busy shops stressful, and would benefit from having a quiet environment to browse just with their family, we offer booked sessions on Sunday mornings between 9.30am - 10am where they can have the shop all to themselves.

Just call or drop us an email to book a slot.

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Weekly Storytime

Each Monday we shall share some of our favourite picture books between 10.30am and 11am.

Sessions are free to attend and there is no need to book.

All ages welcome!