{"id":769641,"date":"2026-01-27T12:09:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T12:09:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/?p=769641"},"modified":"2026-01-27T13:30:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T13:30:22","slug":"this-saturday-the-childrens-book-fair-2026-at-beiruts-national-library","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/769641\/this-saturday-the-childrens-book-fair-2026-at-beiruts-national-library\/","title":{"rendered":"This Saturday: The Children&#8217;s Book Fair 2026 at Beirut&#8217;s National Library"},"content":{"rendered":"    <button class=\"sideconvo-button button-compact\">         <svg         xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"         width=\"64\"         height=\"64\"         viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\"         fill=\"none\">         <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_5407_120)\">             <mask                 id=\"mask0_5407_120\"                 style=\"mask-type:luminance\"                 maskUnits=\"userSpaceOnUse\"                 x=\"0\"                 y=\"0\"                 width=\"64\"                 height=\"64\">                 <path d=\"M64 0H0V64H64V0Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path>             <\/mask>             <g mask=\"url(#mask0_5407_120)\">                 <path                     d=\"M38.4702 26.64L38.5252 26.775C40.3652 31.435 44.0902 35.165 48.7502 37L48.8852 37.055L48.7502 37.11C44.0902 38.95 40.3602 42.675 38.5252 47.335L38.4702 47.47L38.4152 47.335C36.5752 42.675 32.8502 38.945 28.1902 37.11L28.0552 37.055L28.1902 37C32.8502 35.16 36.5802 31.435 38.4152 26.775L38.4702 26.64ZM38.4702 14.815C38.0702 14.815 37.6702 15.035 37.5002 15.475L33.7702 24.935C32.4352 28.325 29.7502 31.01 26.3602 32.345L16.9002 36.075C16.0202 36.425 16.0202 37.67 16.9002 38.02L26.3602 41.75C29.7502 43.085 32.4352 45.77 33.7702 49.16L37.5002 58.62C37.6752 59.06 38.0752 59.28 38.4702 59.28C38.8652 59.28 39.2702 59.06 39.4402 58.62L43.1702 49.16C44.5052 45.77 47.1902 43.085 50.5802 41.75L60.0402 38.02C60.9202 37.67 60.9202 36.425 60.0402 36.075L50.5802 32.345C47.1902 31.01 44.5052 28.325 43.1702 24.935L39.4402 15.475C39.2652 15.035 38.8652 14.815 38.4702 14.815ZM14.4702 29.125L11.9802 24.57C11.9452 24.505 11.8902 24.45 11.8202 24.41L7.26516 21.92C6.62516 21.57 6.62516 20.655 7.26516 20.305L11.8202 17.815C11.8852 17.78 11.9402 17.725 11.9752 17.66L14.4652 13.105C14.8152 12.465 15.7302 12.465 16.0802 13.105L18.5702 17.66C18.6052 17.725 18.6602 17.78 18.7302 17.82L23.2852 20.31C23.9252 20.66 23.9252 21.575 23.2852 21.925L18.7302 24.415C18.6652 24.45 18.6102 24.505 18.5752 24.57L16.0852 29.125C15.7352 29.765 14.8202 29.765 14.4702 29.125Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>                 <path                     d=\"M38.4702 26.64L38.5252 26.775C40.3652 31.435 44.0902 35.165 48.7502 37L48.8852 37.055L48.7502 37.11C44.0902 38.95 40.3602 42.675 38.5252 47.335L38.4702 47.47L38.4152 47.335C36.5752 42.675 32.8502 38.945 28.1902 37.11L28.0552 37.055L28.1902 37C32.8502 35.16 36.5802 31.435 38.4152 26.775L38.4702 26.64Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>                 <path                     d=\"M32 10.7351C33.6569 10.7351 35 9.39196 35 7.73511C35 6.07825 33.6569 4.73511 32 4.73511C30.3431 4.73511 29 6.07825 29 7.73511C29 9.39196 30.3431 10.7351 32 10.7351Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>             <\/g>         <\/g>         <defs>             <clipPath id=\"clip0_5407_120\">                 <rect width=\"64\" height=\"64\" fill=\"white\"><\/rect>             <\/clipPath>         <\/defs>     <\/svg>        <span class=\"sideconvo_button\"  data-sideconvo-message=\"Can you recommend books by Lebanese authors?\" data-sideconvo-mode=\"CHAT\" data-sideconvo-customCTATitle=\"Need book recommendations?\" data-sideconvo-customCTAPlacement=\"TITLE_TAG\">             Need book recommendations?        <\/span>         <div class=\"hoverEffect\">             <div><\/div>         <\/div>     <\/button>     <style>      <\/style>    <p>This Saturday, the beautiful halls of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/56879\/reopening-of-stunning-lebanese-national-library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Library<\/a> in Sanayeh will transform into a hub of imagination as the <a href=\"http:\/\/culture.gov.lb\/en\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ministry of Culture<\/a> officially launches the <strong>Children\u2019s Book Fair 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>The fair features the latest children\u2019s books for ages 5\u201315, hands-on activities, and local Lebanese publishers showcasing their newest publications. Kids can explore stories, meet authors, and pick up fresh reads at this fun family event. <\/p>    <div style=\"height:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DT2dxVtDSpz\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>The fair is just the start in the Ministry of Culture\u2019s ongoing mission to revitalize Lebanon\u2019s cultural landscape. There is no venue more fitting for this occasion than the National Library. Originally opened in 1921 and restored in 2018, the library stands as a testament to Beirut\u2019s literary heritage.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>Over the last few months, the Ministry of Culture has been actively working on building a thoughtful cultural calendar for the country, bringing together events that celebrate literature, art, and creativity. Initiatives like the Children\u2019s Book Fair reflect a broader effort to make culture more accessible to communities across Lebanon.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-details\"><strong>The Details<\/strong><\/h3>    <div style=\"height:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>\ud83d\udcc5 Date:<\/strong> Saturday, January 31, 2026<\/li>    <li><strong>\u23f0 Time:<\/strong> 12:00 PM \u2013 4:00 PM<\/li>    <li><strong>\ud83d\udccd Location:<\/strong> National Library, Sanayeh, Beirut<\/li>    <li><strong>\ud83c\udfaf Best for:<\/strong> Ages 5\u201315<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><\/p>    <p>Whether you\u2019re looking to spark a love of reading or enjoy a Saturday outing with the family, the fair is a great addition to your weekend plans! 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