Join the National Year of Reading with Denbighshire Libraries

Did you know that 2026 is the National Year of Reading?

Across the UK, children, teenagers and adults are reading less. Families are finding it harder to read together at home, and the communities facing financial pressures are experiencing the steepest decline.

People fall back in love with reading when it connects with who they are and what they care about, so during the National Year of Reading, we’ll be using these passions as the spark that makes reading feel exciting. Do you love music, baking, sport, sci-fi? It’s all waiting for you at your local library; find it and enjoy!

If you have never been to the library before now is the perfect time to discover what is waiting for you. From baby rhyme times to craft sessions and reading groups your library is a friendly community space for reading, creativity and connection.

Pictured is Leon, a member of staff at Rhyl Library

Your local library is free to join and gives you access to thousands of books on many different subjects. Libraries also have a wide range of Welsh language titles and books in different formats.

Your library card also gives you free access to our Digital Library, where you can use apps such as Borrowbox, uLibrary and Pressreader to download eBooks, audiobooks, newspapers and magazines.

To celebrate the National Year of Reading Denbighshire Libraries are inviting adults across the county to get involved in a brand new 2026 Reading Challenge, launching on 16 March 2026. The initiative aims to inspire readers of all ages to discover new authors, explore different genres, and celebrate the joy of reading throughout the year.

Participants will be encouraged to complete a series of themed reading prompts, with library staff on hand to offer recommendations and support. Everyone who takes part will be entered into prize draws, with additional opportunities to join book discussions, themed events, and community activities hosted by libraries across Denbighshire.

Councillor Emrys Wynne, Lead Member for Welsh Language, Culture and Heritage welcomed the launch of the challenge, saying:

“Our libraries play a vital role in supporting wellbeing, learning and community life. The 2026 Reading Challenge is a wonderful opportunity for adults to reconnect with reading, discover something new, and enjoy everything our libraries have to offer. I encourage residents across Denbighshire to get involved and make reading part of their year.”

The challenge is free to join, and all adults are welcome—whether they are regular library users or completely new to the service. Books can be read in a variety of formats, including physical books or audiobooks borrowed from the library, or eBooks and eAudiobooks downloaded for free via the Borrowbox app.

For more information or to sign up, visit your local library or follow Denbighshire Libraries on social media.