National Year of Reading
This year we're aiming to inspire our community to reconnect with reading.
Why is there a National Year of Reading?
This year is the National Year of Reading Campaign called Go All In. The campaign has been designed to inspire more people to make reading a regular part of their lives. Its aim is to reconnect with reading through the things that inspire us, such as hobbies and pastimes.
The year is being funded by the Department for Education alongside the Literacy Trust to engage with children and adults across the country who are not reading regularly.
What will West Sussex Libraries be doing?
As a library service we'll be showcasing what reading activities we already offer for all our communities, as well as exploring new opportunities.
We've got lots of exciting activities coming up in 2026, so keep your reading glasses ready for more updates to come!
As a library service we'll be showcasing what reading activities we already offer for all our communities, as well as exploring new opportunities.
We've got lots of exciting activities coming up in 2026, so keep your reading glasses ready for more updates to come!
What can I do to get involved?
Start reading!
Why not join our 2026 reading challenge? Or check out more recommendations, just added books and our favourite authors from our reading page.
Start reading!
Why not join our 2026 reading challenge? Or check out more recommendations, just added books and our favourite authors from our reading page.
If you don't think you'll have time to pick up a book at your local library, try out our eLibrary! We have eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eBooks available for free online and via your app store. Try out Libby, Borrowbox, PressReader or uLibrary today.
Don't think reading is for you? Come into a local library to try out one of our regular activities. We have a wide range of groups, from board games to construction club!
Don't think reading is for you? Come into a local library to try out one of our regular activities. We have a wide range of groups, from board games to construction club!
We have a wide range of children's stock for all reading levels. Don't wait until the summer reading challenge, get down to your local library and start borrowing today!
Did you know teenagers (13 - 17) get free reservations on all books, including adult stock? You can reserve any item and have it sent from any of our libraries, for free!
Did you know teenagers (13 - 17) get free reservations on all books, including adult stock? You can reserve any item and have it sent from any of our libraries, for free!