2008 National Year of Reading
 Whether it's novels, newspapers or websites
that interest you, now is the perfect time to discover the
joys of reading.
2008 is the National Year of Reading (link opens in a new
window) and this fantastic celebration aims to inspire a greater
national passion for reading.
We want to help everyone in Kent discover a love of reading and
throughout the year we will be organising a range of fun activities
and events to inspire people to read more.
There are lots of simple ways that you can get involved in the
National Year of Reading. We have put together a list of ideas that
we hope will inspire you to take part and enjoy reading:
- visit your library, or
join online. Find out more about
Kent's libraries
- start up a book group in your workplace or community
- read a story with your children when you get home from
work
- borrow a talking book from a local library and listen to
stories in your car on the way to work
- brush up on your literacy skills. Our
adult
education team can help
- become a
Time2Give Volunteer and help promote reading in our libraries
or deliver books to someone who is housebound
The National Year of Reading was launched in Kent on Monday 21
April. During the launch event, held at council offices in
Maidstone, local school children explored some great places to
read, including on the sofa and in bed.
Why not find your great place to read and join us in celebrating
the National Year of Reading.
National Join a Library Day
 Libraries across Kent welcomed lots of new
members during the national 'Join a Library Day' on Saturday
26 April.
Don't worry if you missed it, you can join your local library
throughout the year and enjoy the luxury of having thousands of
books at your fingertips.
However, it's not just books
Kent's libraries have
to offer, they are also home to a wide range of other resources and
services including events, workshops and access to films, music and
the internet.
It is easy to become a library member: simply visit your local
library or complete the
online membership form.
As well as opening up a world of excitement and information,
joining your local library is also a great way to take part in the
2008 National Year of Reading. |