National Year of Reading

The National Year of Reading is a year-long celebration of reading.

Visit the National Year of Reading website to keep up with the latest news, find out what's happening near you, take a reading challenge, or have your say using the online reading forum.

National Year of Reading in Richmond

There will be lots going on in Richmond's libraries to celebrate the National Year of Reading!

We have author visits and literary events for all ages and tastes, reading groups for adults and Orange Chatterbooks groups for 8 to 10 year olds.

For information on what's happening near you, see our libraries news and events and news and events for young people pages.

You can bring classes into your nearest public library. Staff will be happy to arrange visits for storytelling or information skills. Librarians can also visit your school for storytelling sessions.