The theme for the 2026 National Year of Reading is 'Go All In'. This year's theme is all about reconnecting reading with the things that already inspire us.
Whatever inspires you, we have something to match your interests. We want to help you rediscover the joy of reading.
Reading is not just for physical books. It's reading even if you're:
- scrolling a blog on your phone
- listening to an audiobook
- exploring comics and newspapers on your tablet
- looking at a magazine.
Whatever you're into, read into it.
Find out more about Go All In.
Reading resources
At Medway Libraries, we're here to help you read your way. We offer:
- books for all ages and abilities
- audiobooks
- eBooks, magazines, comics, and eNewspapers
- foreign language collections
- support-to-read resources
- a pop-up mobile libraries.
We also run a monthly newsletter with book recommendations.
Medway Reads Together
We've started a new campaign to bring you a book of the month.
We designed this to bring our community closer through shared reading experiences.
Find out more about Medway Reads Together.
Book clubs
Reading can be a social activity.
Find out more about our book clubs.
You could also start a reading group with friends, family, and neighbours.
You could also start a special interest group about subjects you're passionate about, such as:
- sport
- music
- history
- gaming
- wellness and health
- arts and creativity
- TV and films.