Reading Friends

We are no longer updating this account with Reading Friends news! 📢 Follow @readingagency for updates on Reading Friends and our other programmes. readingagency.org.uk/get-reading/ou…

#ReadingFriends connects people through the power of reading. Last year, over 35,600 social connections took place through group sessions and one-to-ones 📚 Find out more about what we’re doing to tackle loneliness through reading 👉 readingagency.org.uk/news/blog/read…

RURAL STUDIOS is looking for people who have found or recaptured their passion for reading from our #QuickReads programme or taking part in our initiatives like #ReadingAhead. If you’d be interested in sharing your story, please send an email to robert.murray@ruralstudios.co.uk

We’ve been developing our work with visually impaired people through #ReadingFriends. We spoke to @PortsmouthReads to understand what difference Reading Friends can make to people living with a vision impairment. Find out more 👉️readingagency.org.uk/news/blog/read…

Egham Library hosts a craft and chat Reading Friends group every Tuesday from 10am - 12pm (term-time only). Bring along a craft project to work on while you chat, talk about books and tell stories. It's friendly, informal and free! @readingagency @EghamLib #ReadTalkShare

🤝Get involved in #ReadingFriends! 📚️ Reading Friends connects people by starting conversations through reading, giving opportunities to meet others and make new friends. Find out more 👉️ readingfriends.org.uk

In the UK, 8.5 million adults struggle to read. Help us create a world of opportunity where every adult can access the benefits of reading 📖 To find out how you can make a difference this autumn 👉 bit.ly/45SlQLN #ReadingPower

We’re excited to share our #ReadingFriends impact overview from 2022-23! Reading Friends is our social reading and befriending programme that connects people by starting conversations through reading. Read more out the programme and its impact 👉️readingfriends.org.uk/en/resources/7…

You might have noticed—we look a little bit different! Our bold new visual identity reflects who we are and our vision: to get more people fired up about reading, because everything changes when we read. Read all about it here 👉 readingagency.org.uk/news/blog/how-…

Did you know that some of our libraries run Shared Reading groups, which can benefit those living with loneliness, depression, anxiety, and bereavement? For more information see: wiltshire.gov.uk/libraries-shar… #LonelinessAwarenessWeek @ReadingFriends_

We’re excited to announce that Farnham Library will host a Non-Fiction Friday Reading Friends group starting Friday 7th July, 10.30 - 11.30am! The group will discuss books they've read with a different topic selected each month. We can’t wait! @readingagency @FarnhamLibrary

Llanrwst Reading Friends! ❤️ Here is the Reading Friends group at Llanrwst enjoying their session in the sunshine. 🌞 Ask staff in Llanrwst library for more information about the group - ☎️ 01492 577545 ✉️ llanrwst.library@conwy.gov.uk #LoveLibraries @ReadingFriends_

Join Conwy library for their Reading Friends session this half term! ❤️🎨 To book a space - ☎️ 01492 576089 ✉️ conwy.library@conwy.gov.uk We look forward to seeing you! 👋 #LoveLibraries #LoveReading @ReadingFriends_

Would you, or someone you know love chatting about books? Fancy a regular chat over the phone with a member of our friendly library team? Then sign up for reading friends here bit.ly/3viGWSf @StaffordshireCC @readingagency @ReadingFriends_

How are you marking #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek this year? Find some time for helpful reading that supports your mental health with expert-endorsed #ReadingWell books. Explore the titles online 👉️l8r.it/YiiY 📅 15 - 21 May @mentalhealth

Only 3 days until #WorldBookNight! Get in the World Book Night swing by digging out your headphones and listening to one of our free audiobook downloads 🎧 👉 worldbooknight.org

Love books? Fancy a chat about them? Why not sign up for reading friends with Staffordshire Libraries! Spend time once a week chatting over the phone with a member of our library team about the books you love. bit.ly/3viGWSf @readingagency @ReadingFriends

Transform your life with 30 minutes of reading a week. Sign up to #RoadToReading 📚 Each week we'll share tips, advice, and fun activities in your inbox every week. Start your Road to Reading during the #ReadingHour on 23 April, 7-8pm. Sign up today: worldbooknight.org/news/road-to-r…

Would you, or someone you know love chatting about books? Fancy a regular chat over the phone with a member of our friendly library team? Then sign up for reading friends here bit.ly/3viGWSf @StaffordshireCC @readingagency @ReadingFriends_

Our Reading Friends groups, at Camberley, Epsom and Egham libraries are free & all inclusive. Designed to bring communities together, they’re a great way to dip your toe into book clubs, libraries & make new friends! @readingagency #ReadingFriends #ReadTalkShare