National Year of Reading 2026

Bradford is taking part in the National Year of Reading 2026, a UK-wide campaign to encourage more people to read.

Led by the National Literacy Trust and The Reading Agency, the campaign aims to make reading a normal and enjoyable part of everyday life.

Go All In

Reading is not just books. It can include anything that interests you, such as recipes, match reports, blogs or reading with your children.

The message is simple: if you’re into it, read into it.

In Bradford

Bradford Libraries and partners will run activities throughout 2026 to help more people enjoy reading.

This will include events, reading groups and family activities in libraries and community venues.

Get Involved

Join your local library – it’s free

Take the Go All In pledge

Join activities in your area

Events and activities

We will update this page with events as they are confirmed.

Learn how you can Go All In at home, in your setting, or across your community

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