Saturday 26 April sees the launch of a national campaign to encourage library membership in England. It seeks to encourage as many children and young people as possible to join their local libraries and access the wonderful wealth of ideas available for free.
The first 900 new young members and their families joining a Lewisham library from Saturday 26 April will be given:
- A free copy of the National Year of Reading’s The Ultimate Book Guide: A selection of some of our best children's and teenage reads from picture books to novels.
- A library welcome pack: Complete with information on services and resources, including the expert help and support of library staff, provided within the modern library service.
- And, of course, a warm welcome from library staff who will advise on the wide range of reading opportunities available in libraries today.
Supported by all libraries across England, the day is part of the National Year of Reading’s campaign to encourage parents, children and young people to join their local library.
Honor Wilson-Fletcher, Project Director of the National Year of Reading said: “We wanted to launch the Year of Reading with a reminder that we all have the right as citizens to read for free, and that our libraries are brimming with ideas - dangerous, fun and diverting, as well as educational and practical, that can change our lives.”