Brussels Book Trail 2026 – Bimbi Books Multilingual Children’s Bookshop in Brussels
Brussels Book Trail 2026 – Bimbi Books is On the Trail! 🐛📚
Bimbi Books, the multilingual children’s bookshop in Ixelles, Brussels, is taking part in the 🐛📚Brussels Book Trail 2026 🐛📚, the first independent bookstore trail in Brussels.
On Saturday, 4 July, visit six indie bookshops in **Saint-Gilles, Matonge and Flagey**. Collect stamps or stickers on a free postcard, find hidden book selections, meet other readers, and end the day at **Zonneklop Bar** with drinks and potluck food.
The event is open to all families with kids, with no age restrictions.
Brussels has a rich ecosystem of independent bookstores, including many with books in English alongside French, Dutch and other languages. The Brussels Book Trail is a great way to:
– Discover this network of indie bookshops
– Support local, independent sellers
– Find children’s books in multiple languages
– Explore neighborhoods like Saint-Gilles, Matonge and Flagey.
Brussels Book Trail 2026 – Event Details
Date: Saturday, 4 July 2026
Time: All day, during bookshop hours
Bimbi Books Hours: Tue–Thu: 10:30–18:00 <br> Fri–Sat: 10:30–18:30
Neighborhoods: Saint-Gilles, Matonge, Flagey, Brussels
Gathering: from 6:00 PM at Zonneklop Bar (family-friendly)
Trail: 6 indie bookshops, ~7 km, 1 party
Who Can Join: All families with kids, no age restrictions
How to Join
1. Pick up your **free postcard** at any participating bookstore.
2. Visit **Bimbi Books** and other bookshops.
3. Collect **stamps/stickers** and find hidden bookshelves.
4. Finish at **Zonneklop Bar** for a casual gathering.
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Visit Bimbi Books to take part in this literary event or to browse our book selection:
📍*Bimbi Books
🗺️ [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/Bimbi+Books+Chaussée+d’Ixelles+301+Ixelles+Brussels)
🌐 [Website](https://bimbibooks.be)
📸 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bimbibooks)
🔗 [Brussels Book Trail Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/brusselsbooktrail)
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Join the Brussels Book Trail at Bimbi Books and:
– Browse multilingual children’s books
– Support indie bookstores in Brussels, including English-language options
– Find books in French, English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, German and Dutch
– Enjoy a family-friendly event open to all families with kids, no age restrictions
– Take part in an activity especially suitable for expat families in Brussels