77 events
Books & talks
LEGACY SUMMIT 2026: SEMBRANDO UN LEGADO | Honoring what we've received and preparing for succession
Aug 11 – Sep 17
The street is poetry
Thu, Aug 13, 9:00 AM
Biblioteca Pública Soledad Lamprea - Perdomo
Family Boarding: To the Rhythm of Your Baby! (0 to 17 months)
Thu, Aug 13, 10:00 AM
Biblioteca Pública Virgilio Barco · Teusaquillo
Literary Café: Bogotá Between Pages
Thu, Aug 13, 10:30 AM
Biblioteca Pública CEFE Cometas
Family on Board: To the Rhythm of Your Baby! (18 months to 5 years)
Thu, Aug 13, 11:30 AM
Biblioteca Pública Virgilio Barco · Teusaquillo
Roots of kings and pawns – Chess club
Thu, Aug 13, 2:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Arborizadora Alta
Literary Ping Pong: Readers and Sports!
Thu, Aug 13, 3:00 PM
Biblioteca Público Escolar La Marichuela · Usme
Literary Café: A Gathering to Read, Talk, and Discover
Thu, Aug 13, 4:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Julio Mario Santo Domingo · Suba
Creative Writing Lab
Thu, Aug 13, 5:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Carlos E. Restrepo · Antonio Nariño
Flavors That Tell Stories: Urban Gardens and Memory in the City
Fri, Aug 14, 9:00 AM
Biblioteca Pública Rafael Uribe Uribe
Colors in Water: Watercolor Workshop
Fri, Aug 14, 10:00 AM
Biblioteca Pública Lago Timiza · Kennedy
Babies at the Gabo (0 to 17 months)
Fri, Aug 14, 10:00 AM
Biblioteca Pública Gabriel García Márquez - Tunal · Tunjuelito
Semillas de Sabiduría: Older Adults' Club
Fri, Aug 14, 2:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Manuel Zapata Olivella - Tintal · Kennedy
Mirages on the board: The fox and the false threats
Fri, Aug 14, 2:30 PM
Biblioteca Pública El Mirador
Literary café: Bogotá, city of letters; a city that reads and writes itself
Fri, Aug 14, 3:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Venecia
Babies at La Gabo (18 months to 5 years)
Fri, Aug 14, 3:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Gabriel García Márquez - Tunal · Tunjuelito
Story Time: Every Story Opens the Door to a World
Fri, Aug 14, 3:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Lago Timiza · Kennedy
Bogotá birthday: Babies and textures!
Fri, Aug 14, 3:00 PM
Biblioteca Público Escolar La Marichuela · Usme
Shape your ideas: Introduction to 3D modeling (Session 1/3)
Fri, Aug 14, 3:30 PM
Biblioteca Pública Bosa · Bosa
Time capsule
Fri, Aug 14, 4:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Bosa · Bosa
Umbral: Poetry Workshop
Fri, Aug 14, 4:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Gabriel García Márquez - Tunal · Tunjuelito
The city, the street, and the everyday: dirty realism poetry
Fri, Aug 14, 4:00 PM
Biblioteca Pública Julio Mario Santo Domingo · Suba
The Bogotá We Dream Of
Sat, Aug 15, 11:00 AM
Biblioteca Público Escolar Sumapaz
Literary Explorers
Sat, Aug 15, 11:00 AM
Biblioteca Pública Julio Mario Santo Domingo · Suba
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.