La Via dei Librai returns to Cassaro Alto: three days of books, talks

La Via dei Librai returns to Cassaro Alto

17–19 April marks the 11th edition of «La Via dei Librai», which will turn the upper stretch of the Cassaro—between Piazza Bologni, the Cathedral and Villa Bonanno—into an open‑air book fair. Organized by the Associazione Cassaro Alto and Significa Palermo ETS, the festival offers a varied programme aimed at readers of all ages.

The event emphasizes participation and local cultural promotion, with special attention to young audiences and accessible formats. Scheduled activities include book presentations, discussions on urban regeneration, contemporary fiction, and educational initiatives for schools.

• Location: via Vittorio Emanuele (Cassaro Alto), Palermo.
• Dates: 17–19 April (with some linked events on the programme).
• Programme highlights: more than 40 new titles presented, author meetings, conferences, exhibitions and astronomical observations at Villa Bonanno.
• Workshops for children and youths: readings, creative writing and school activities organised with local cultural partners.
• Topics and guests: fiction, non‑fiction, urban planning, civic participation and emerging voices in contemporary writing.
• Institutional partners: Italian National Commission for UNESCO, Sicilian Region, City of Palermo, University of Palermo and other cultural organisations.

Full programme and updates are available on the official website: laviadeilibrai.it. The festival reaffirms its role as an inclusive cultural hub that celebrates reading and the city’s heritage.