All chit chat and tall tales welcome

We’re excited to start expanding through public libraries in 2021 thanks to government funding.

What we do
Reading Friends is an exciting UK-wide programme from The Reading Agency.
Developed with funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, Reading Friends tackles loneliness by bringing people together to read, chat and share stories.
Find Reading Friends
Reading Friends is a UK-wide programme, and we run projects in partnership with local organisations. Please note that during these difficult times, some Reading Friends projects have been temporarily suspended or will be running differently. Click below to find your nearest project or register your interest for the future.

Getting started
Interested in starting a local Reading Friends project? We have all the tools, resources and training you need. We’re currently expanding through public libraries in England.


Your generosity can us help bring more people together like Dorothy and Steve
