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Wednesday 20 August 2008
Leisure section

Reading

2008 is the National Year of Reading

A year-long celebration of reading aiming to help build a greater national passion for reading in England. Find out more about the National Year of Reading.

Photo of a library user reading a book

  • Book reviews features Your next good read a monthly list of recommended books.
  • For book reviews and themed lists for children have a look in the children's library at great book sites.
  • Reading groups - what's going on in Nottinghamshire, and how to get involved.
  • Events - Come and share your enjoyment of reading at one of our events: wine and words evenings, reading chains, reading groups, author events.
  • Reading links - a selection of reading and book related websites.
    Have a look at the new reading site
  • Literature - find out about literature festivals, publications, projects, and ways in which we can support you as a writer.
  • On Approval - a great collection of contemporary fiction

If you would like more information, or to book a speaker for your group or club, contact:

The Reading Development Officer
Library Support Services
Glaisdale Parkway
Nottingham
NG8 4GP
tel: 0115 985 5290


Events

Take a look at what's on in your local library.

Try IT

Free basic computer skills and Internet training sessions in libraries.

Reading links

Search the poetry archive for your favourite poem.

People's Network Read: get into a good read online

Take a look at this website dedicated to reading.

Recommended reading websites.

Visit the reading cafe at Arnold library and Beeston library.

NeLib

Join the library online

Search the catalogue.

Renew online

Pinpoint

Find local groups and organisations.

List of libraries

View the list of libraries.

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