Isle Of Wight Libraries Join National Celebration For World Book Night

Isle of Wight Council libraries will be taking part in World Book Night, a national celebration of reading and books, on 23 April.

This annual event invites everyone, regardless of whether they consider themselves ‘readers’ or not, to dedicate time to reading any book in any format.

At the heart of World Book Night 2025 are 'Quick Reads' — short books and great stories by bestselling authors, written in an accessible, easy-to-read style.

The Isle of Wight Library Service is offering a fantastic selection of Quick Reads available in all of their libraries.

If you’re thinking about getting back into reading, Quick Reads could be the perfect option for you this World Book Night.

The Isle of Wight Library Service is inviting Islanders to celebrate with them at Ryde, Lord Louis, and Sandown libraries.

These libraries will host events on Wednesday, 23 April, alongside organisations and individuals across the country, to share the transformative power of reading.

From 6pm to 7pm, the libraries will hold book swaps and encourage 'bookish' conversation over drinks and nibbles, kindly provided by the Friends of the Library.

Then, from 7pm to 8pm, they will join in the official ‘Reading Hour,’ where everyone is encouraged to dedicate time to reading.

Please note that booking is required to attend these events.

Louise Emery, development librarian, said:

“World Book Night is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to come together and celebrate the joy of reading.

"We hope to see many new and familiar faces at our events, sharing their love for books and stories.”

Reading for pleasure for just 30 minutes a week can increase life satisfaction.

One in four readers say that a book has helped them realise that others have gone through similar experiences, helping them feel better about their situation

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