The National Year of Reading 2026 is a UK-wide campaign encouraging everyone to rediscover the joy of reading through the theme “Go All In”. It is the largest reading campaign in a generation, designed to help people of all ages make reading a regular and enjoyable part of their lives.
Hertfordshire Libraries’ key aims are to inspire more people to read regularly and help reverse the decline in reading for pleasure, reconnect communities through reading, and encourage reading linked to personal passions and interests. It is a great time to sign up at Royston Library. Free membership opens the door to thousands of titles, from fiction to favourite hobbies, magazines to talking books. Online services also include e-books, audiobooks, newspapers and magazines.
Residents are encouraged to get involved in the Herts Big Read for adults, running until December, and the Children’s Summer Reading Challenge, which begins on 4th July. This year’s theme is “Read to the Beat”. Further details will be published in next month’s Listing.
What’s On
Saturday 6th June, 10am – 11am at Royston Library – CreatorSpace Gravitrax
Participants are invited to collaborate to build a marvellous marble run. Free drop-in session. Donations welcome.
Regular sessions continue: https://bit.ly/RoystonLibraryWhatsOn
Join the library: Royston Library welcomes members of all ages, from babies to those over 100. Membership is free and includes access to BorrowBox for e-books and audiobooks, as well as two hours of free daily computer use.
Full details of activities are available in the What’s On guide and on Royston Library’s Facebook page.
