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Rachel L

Members heard an update from the Director of Barbican and Community Libraries on the National Year of Reading that has the theme ‘Go all in’, focussing on in-depth reading.

Members noted these points:

-        City of London libraries are compiling an activity programme around the initiative;

-        As one of the sponsors of National Year of Reading, KPMG are exploring support mechanisms around the initiative within the City of London including via the City’s Read to Succeed scheme and the Read On app; and

-        Opportunities to be a Community reading champion are likely to be available during 2026.