Reading Friends

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[Reading Friends @ReadingFriends_]

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[The Reading Agency @readingagency]

#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 👉 https://t.co/mYtF5iZkfx

[The Reading Agency @readingagency]

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 [email protected]

[The Reading Agency @readingagency]

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 👉️https://t.co/4Cjttx5zfD

[Surrey Libraries UK @SurreyLibraries]

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

[The Reading Agency @readingagency]

🤝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 👉️ https://t.co/CxhXsFB3uY

[The Reading Agency @readingagency]

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 👉 https://t.co/oJJ3adLgOU
#ReadingPower

[The Reading Agency @readingagency]

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 👉️https://t.co/eiE1KlJDua

[The Reading Agency @readingagency]

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 👉 https://t.co/vlXJ8GiC64

[Wiltshire Libraries @WiltsLibraries]

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: https://t.co/O34YJwNoyq
#LonelinessAwarenessWeek @ReadingFriends_

[Surrey Libraries UK @SurreyLibraries]

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

[Conwy Libraries @ConwyLibraries]

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
✉️ [email protected]

#LoveLibraries @ReadingFriends_

[Conwy Libraries @ConwyLibraries]

Join Conwy library for their Reading Friends session this half term! ❤️🎨

To book a space -

☎️ 01492 576089
✉️ [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you! 👋

#LoveLibraries #LoveReading @ReadingFriends_

[Staffordshire Libraries @StaffsLibraries]

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 https://t.co/dnGahE9tnG
@StaffordshireCC @readingagency @ReadingFriends_

[The Reading Agency @readingagency]

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 👉️https://t.co/OnaIVXdnMg
📅 15 - 21 May
@mentalhealth

[World Book Night UK @WorldBookNight]

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 🎧

👉 https://t.co/AcGoOcpSd8

[Staffordshire Libraries @StaffsLibraries]

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. https://t.co/dnGahE8Vy8 @readingagency @ReadingFriends

[World Book Night UK @WorldBookNight]

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: https://t.co/s0Q8STklGa

[Staffordshire Libraries @StaffsLibraries]

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 https://t.co/dnGahE9tnG
@StaffordshireCC @readingagency @ReadingFriends_

[Surrey Libraries UK @SurreyLibraries]

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