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@cam.ac.uk Sep 15, 2026, 8:00 AM

Do you enjoy reading? 📚

Whether you like a Jane Austen classic or #Heartstopper, reading is good for your mental health and wellbeing – and could help protect you from dementia.

Find out why 👇
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#NationalYearOfReading2026

Three individuals sit on the floor in a circle, each holding a book. The background text reads: "New Cambridge research: Reading isn't just entertainment, it's good for your health and wellbeing". An open book lies on the floor in front of them.

@librariessl.bsky.social Sep 12, 2026, 1:45 PM

Author and actor Scott Kyle is visiting Carluke Library 👇

www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/80/carl...

#NationalYearOfReading2026 #GoAllIn

A photo of the cover of the book It's Not Where You Start by Scott Kyle, and text saying, SCOTT KYLE. Author/Actor Visit. Author of It's Not Where You Start, acclaimed Scottish actor and singer, best known for his roles in Outlander, The Angels' Share, and the hit stage production Am No' a Billy, He's a Tim. Scott has built a successful career across film, television, and theatre, earning recognition for his powerful performances and engaging storytelling. “Singing am No a Billy, he’s a Tim”. Still playing in Edinburgh, Glasgow and other venues until October 2026 after 20 years of success. Now starring Charlie Miller as Billy and Simon Donnelly as Tim. Carluke Library Thursday 19th November 2pm – 3.30pm. Free Event. Contact Carluke Library on 01555 772134. Email: carluke@library.s-lanark.org.uk

@hamiltonbrookes.bsky.social Sep 11, 2026, 11:02 AM

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Spotlighting Selkie by Gillian McClure! 🌊🐚

An enchanting Year 4 tale about a young boy's discovery of a magical sea-creature and the secrets of the ocean.

Get the unit resources here: www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/english/year...

#ReadingForPleasure

An image featuring a grey background with "Hamilton Brookes" in orange outlined text at the top left. The center shows a bold black graphic reading "GO ALL IN." on a book shape. An orange banner reads "National Year of Reading 2026".

@stjohnsox.bsky.social Sep 9, 2026, 10:38 AM

“When you have reached your own room, be kind to those who have chosen different doors and to those who are still in the hall”.

Julia, a second-year Geography student, tells us about C.S. Lewis’s 'Mere Christianity' for the #NationalYearofReading2026

@gntread24.bsky.social Sep 6, 2026, 10:31 AM

Great novel about second chances, baking, playing to your strengths, empathy, mental health, foster care & not giving in to peer pressure #NationalYearofReading2026 #BookBloggers #Librarians #ReadingRecommendations

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@hamiltonbrookes.bsky.social Sep 5, 2026, 11:01 AM

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Spotlighting The Sand Horse by Ann Turnbull and Michael Foreman! 🐴🏖️

A poetic Year 2 picture book about a sand sculpture that dreams of leaping into the ocean to join the white wild horses.

Get the unit resources here: www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/english/year...

@bobbyseagull.bsky.social Sep 3, 2026, 11:17 AM

Could your local library give your child a superpower? 📚🦸‍♂️

We’re living in an increasingly digital world, where our ability to concentrate is tested.

In the National Year of Reading, why not take your children to your local library?

#NationalYearofReading2026 #GoAllIn2026

@lhartbooks.bsky.social Sep 3, 2026, 9:45 AM

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Our next interview for the National Year of Reading is with curator and writer, Filipa Ramos. We asked her about the latest book she's read, what's on the to-read pile, and who she'd invite to a book club... read the interview:
www.lundhumphries.com/blogs/featur...