The National Library of Greece (NLG) continues to open its doors to its young friends, offering a rich program of educational activities that combine knowledge with play, creativity with imagination.

In its welcoming spaces at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, children are invited to discover the world of books and art through experiential activities: theatrical play, visual arts, exploration, and collaboration. In this way, the educational activities of the NLG encourage their active participation, sharpen their observation skills, and cultivate a love of books.

Participation in all NLG activities is free of charge.

Schedule of activities

Friday 6 February 2026

Book Alert: Mystery in the Library

What happens in the Library when documents disappear and are searched for in vain on the shelves? What else? It means alarm: Book Alert!

We invite you to join us on an exciting secret mission! Something suspicious is going on… books are missing, and only the most observant and resourceful detectives can solve the mystery.

In the welcoming space of the Children’s Library, our young friends, with clues in their hands, will search for the “missing” books, discover where they are hidden, and return them to their rightful place.

We look forward to seeing you for an adventure of knowledge, observation, and cooperation!

For children aged 8-12

Duration: 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Children’s Library NLG Register here

Saturday 14 February 2026

Book games: Favorite libraries

Who is your favorite fairy tale character? They may find a place in the most magical library in the world! A mobile three-wheeled library becomes an opportunity to explore the hills of a city, where the smallest act of kindness can change all our lives. We paint, we act, and we dive into books!

For children aged 5-8

Duration: 10:30-11:30

Children’s Workshop NLG Register here

Friday 20 February 2026 and Saturday 21 February 2026

Tonight we improvise… at the Library

Can you be an actor without speaking? Can you write a theatrical scene without dialogue? What happens when a meticulous doctor and a boastful soldier get involved in a theft?

We invite you to a carnival workshop full of creativity, improvisation, and theatrical magic! A treasure hunt takes us to 16th-century Venice, where we put on our masks, become members of a Commedia dell’Arte troupe, and write our own script. The show begins!

For children aged 8-12

Children’s Workshop NLG
Friday 20 February , 18:00-19:30, register here
Saturday 21 February , 11:00-12:30 register here

 Friday 27 February 2026

Art notebooks: Sculpture

Have you ever heard a rock talk or laugh? Have you ever seen marble resting, embracing affectionately, or preparing to fly?

A sculpture workshop inspired by the work of distinguished sculptor Giannoulis Halepas, who, by observing nature and life, managed to breathe life into lifeless marble.

During the activity, children express themselves creatively through clay and come into contact with literary texts related to sculpture, developing their imagination and powers of observation.

For children aged 9-12

Duration: 18:00-19:30

Children’s Workshop NLG

Register here

Saturday 28 February 2026

Book games: Dragons overcoming difficulties

No matter how strong a dragon is, in difficult times, it needs your help. Come and join us on incredible adventures, traveling with a map and compass, and proving that when we are together, everything becomes easier.

For children aged 4-7

Duration: 10:30-11:30

Children’s Workshop NLG  Register here