National Year of Reading 2026
To make Barking and Dagenham a place where everyone reads, every day, in every space.
If you’re into it, read into it. Everyone knows reading expands worlds, sharpens minds, and fuels creativity. But fewer of us are making time for it.
It’s time for the nation to Go All In.
The National Year of Reading 2026 is a UK-wide campaign designed to inspire more people to make reading a regular part of their lives.
This year, we're bringing reading closer to culture
In 2026, the National Year of Reading is reconnecting reading with the things that already inspire us – from playlists and football matches to films, food and family time. It’s reading that fits how we live, not the other way around.
Please visit National Year of Rading 2026 website
Throughout the National Year of Reading, Barking and Dagenham Libraries will be hosting a wide range of events, activities and celebrations to inspire a love of reading across all age groups.
Check back regularly for exciting updates and new opportunities to get involved!