Monmouthshire County Council has launched a youth-focused survey to gather feedback from 8-16 year olds on library services, aiming to improve spaces, resources, and activities for young readers and learners.
A new survey reveals UK library users save an average of £1,472.79 per year through free books, digital resources, and services, while reducing loneliness and building skills.
A man from Billericay credits Essex Libraries' free blood pressure monitoring scheme with saving his life after detecting a dangerously high heart rate, leading to urgent hospital treatment and medication.
Bestselling authors Christopher Lloyd and Serena Patel will host a free reading event at East Park Library in Hull to celebrate World Book Day and encourage children to discover the joy of reading for fun.
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Bestselling author Christopher Lloyd and award-winning illustrator Sheena Dempsey will host a special free event at Leigh Library in Wigan next month to celebrate World Book Day and encourage children to discover the joy of reading.
Renowned author Nathanael Lessore will visit Mablethorpe Library for a free World Book Day event on February 27, aiming to inspire young readers and combat declining reading rates among children.
Staffordshire County Council launches 'Remember Rhythm' weekly sessions at Cannock and Heath Hayes libraries, offering gentle seated exercises with music for residents aged 50+ to boost wellbeing.
Tameside Libraries are hosting a series of free activities and sessions to encourage reading for pleasure, including a readathon and storytelling events, as part of the 2026 National Year of Reading.
