Book Week NI 2025

Book Week NI returns from Monday 20 October to Sunday 26 October 2025, and this year is extra special – it’s our ten-year anniversary! For a decade, Book Week NI has been uniting communities, schools, families, and workplaces across Northern Ireland in a shared celebration of the joy and importance of reading.

Jointly hosted by BBC NI and Libraries NI, Book Week NI has grown into one of Northern Ireland’s key cultural events, inspiring thousands of people to pick up a book, discover new authors, and share the magic of reading.

Why Reading Matters – Now More Than Ever

Over the past ten years, we’ve seen how powerful reading can be. It’s more than a pastime – it’s a way to relax, connect, learn, and thrive. Whether you’re enjoying a story with your children, switching off from screens, or sparking conversation with colleagues, reading offers countless benefits:

• A Workout for the Brain: Improves memory and cognitive skills
• A Stress Buster: Reading helps you relax and unwind
• A Role Model: Demonstrates to children the value of books
• A Focus Booster: Strengthens concentration and attention span
• A Literacy Lift: Expands vocabulary and language skills
• A Sleep Enhancer: A bedtime read is the perfect wind-down routine

How to Get Involved in the 10th Anniversary Year

There are lots of ways to make this milestone year unforgettable:

• Visit Your Library: Celebrate the role of libraries at the heart of communities
• Start a Book Group: Share the anniversary spirit with colleagues, friends, or family
• Share Your Favourites: Recommend books that have inspired you over the past decade**
• Family Reading: Borrow books together and make reading part of your home life
• Unplug and Read: Swap screen time for book time, even for just 15 minutes a day
• Attend Events: Take part in our FREE online and in-person author talks, workshops, and activities

** add your favourites to our St Patrick's Favourite Book form - just click here to add yours and share with family and friends. We'll announce the winner next week. https://forms.office.com/e/uE1Nr9AAY8

Keep an eye on Libraries NI’s social media channels and website librariesni.org.uk for updates.

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