Libraries Research

Our research on libraries in the UK. Discover more about UK libraries, their critical role within society and the wide-ranging benefits of library use. 

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  How libraries can support blind and partially sighted communities 
  At The Reading Agency, we believe learning directly from people’s lived experiences creates inclusive and accessible programmes. With funding from the…
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  Empowering communities through Reading Well: Insights from the Evaluation Team 
  The Reading Well Community Champions programme, led by The Reading Agency, is piloting across four library authorities: Lancashire, Newcastle, Norfolk, and…
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  Is Reading a Creative Activity?
  Do you think you are being creative when you read? Inspire: Culture, Learning and Libraries set out to answer that question…
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  Reading Friends uncovers the power of inclusive reading at Portsmouth Libraries
  Portsmouth Libraries have been hosting Reading Friends sessions in their branches since 2021. In the last year, they helped 1,492 people…
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  New Summer Reading Challenge Model sees dramatic increases in children’s library membership
  Our new report summarises findings from our cross-authority pilot model of the Summer Reading Challenge.