71 events
Books & talks
Explore the aeronautical and aerospace world at Maloka's Science Club in Bogotá: sign up by September 14
Sep 19 – Nov 28
Maloka
Babies at the Gabo (0 to 17 months)
Fri, Oct 2, 10:00 AM
Biblioteca Pública Gabriel García Márquez - Tunal · Tunjuelito
The monsters' restaurant
Fri, Oct 2, 11:00 AM
Biblioteca Pública Las Ferias · Engativá
Seeing with other words: the poetic image
Fri, Oct 2, 11:00 AM
Biblioteca Pública La Victoria
Babies at La Gabo (18 months to 5 years)
Fri, Oct 2, 3:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Gabriel García Márquez - Tunal · Tunjuelito
Bears and words!
Fri, Oct 2, 3:00 PM
Biblioteca Público Escolar La Marichuela · Usme
I read with my baby
Fri, Oct 2, 3:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Carlos E. Restrepo · Antonio Nariño
Let's celebrate Poetry Day in Colombia together!
Fri, Oct 2, 3:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Venecia
The monsters' menu
Fri, Oct 2, 3:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Soledad Lamprea - Perdomo
Poetry backwards
Fri, Oct 2, 5:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Francisco José de Caldas - Suba · Suba
Fiction Club
Fri, Oct 2, 5:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Carlos E. Restrepo · Antonio Nariño
Reverso Bogotá: Poetic images
Fri, Oct 2, 5:00 PM
Biblioteca Público Escolar La Marichuela · Usme
Mozart: Continuity and Transformation
Sat, Oct 3, 7:00 AM
Literary Explorers
Sat, Oct 3, 11:00 AM
Biblioteca Pública Julio Mario Santo Domingo · Suba
Underworld restaurant: a menu of words
Sat, Oct 3, 11:00 AM
Biblioteca Pública CEFE Fontanar del Río
Space vacation: Planetario de Bogotá opens camp from October 3 to 12
Oct 3 – Oct 12
Planetario de Bogotá
Can we write a novel with a compass or with a map? Let's build new worlds
Sat, Oct 3, 1:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Arborizadora Alta
Manual para sobrevivir al futuro
Sat, Oct 3, 3:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública CEFE Fontanar del Río
Storytime!
Sat, Oct 3, 3:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Carlos E. Restrepo · Antonio Nariño
Storytime!
Sat, Oct 3, 3:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Gabriel García Márquez - Tunal · Tunjuelito
Poesía y el galón imposible de llenar – Voces rebeldes
Sat, Oct 3, 3:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Arborizadora Alta
Biblovacaciones: bordando bichos
Tue, Oct 6, 10:00 AM
Biblioteca Pública Julio Mario Santo Domingo · Suba
BibloVacaciones en La Peña! — Palabras de colores
Tue, Oct 6, 10:00 AM
Biblioteca Pública La Peña
Biblovacaciones: todas las formas de leer(nos)
Tue, Oct 6, 10:00 AM
Biblioteca Pública FUGA
About this plan
Bogotá breathes literature all year round. The city runs one of the largest public library networks in Latin America, and readings, workshops, and meetups happen there almost daily.
This category covers book clubs, oral storytelling, writing workshops, baby storytime sessions, and presentations by local authors. Many of these events are free and take place across the city's neighborhoods.
The calendar changes often. Use the filters for date, area, and price to see what is happening this week or this weekend, then click into each event for times and the official source.
What to expect
- Book clubs at public libraries
- Writing and oral storytelling workshops
- Storytime for babies and early childhood
- Author meetups and poetry readings
- Book fairs and literary festivals in Bogotá
FAQ
Where can I find literature events in Bogotá?
Bogotá has a busy literary calendar across public libraries, independent bookstores, cultural centers, and universities. The BibloRed library system hosts most of the free events, but you will also find activities at bookstores in the center and north of the city, plus venues like the Bogotá International Book Fair.
Are there free literature events in Bogotá?
Yes. Most library events are free, including book clubs, workshops, and children's readings. Check each event description to see if you need to sign up first.
How do I find literature events for this weekend?
Use the date filter at the top of the page. You can view events for today, tomorrow, this weekend, or pick a specific date.
How do I get tickets for literature events?
Each event has a button that takes you to the official source. There you will find the sign-up or purchase link.
Do Bogotá libraries offer activities for kids?
Yes. Several libraries host baby storytime, creative play sessions, and storytelling for early childhood. The schedule changes every month and is usually free.