Reading Friends

Reading Friends

What is Reading Friends?

Reading Friends is The Reading Agency’s reading connection programme. It connects people by starting conversations through reading, giving opportunities to meet others, share stories, make new friends and have fun.

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Reading Friends has made a difference to people’s lives – supporting wellbeing, creating meaningful connections, reducing loneliness and engaging more people in reading together for pleasure. Reading Friends had a powerful impact on communities – building social support networks, creating long-lasting connections and friendships.  

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71% of Reading Friends participants found increased confidence to try new things thanks to the programme

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66% of people felt more connected to others after taking part in our programmes and campaigns

Resources

Reading Friends FAQs September 2025

FAQs for library authorities in relation to the discontinuation of Reading Friends from 2025/26.

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Reading Friends PMF 2025/26

Use this form to log Reading Friends activity during 2025/26.

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Activity Feedback Form 2025

Fill our this form to give your feedback on behalf of your library authority.

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Participant survey 2025

A short survey for participants who haven't filled out a survey before and have attended 4 sessions.

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