Book Week NI 2025: Celebrating 10 Years of Reading Together!
Book Week NI returned from Monday 20 October to Sunday 26 October 2025, and this year is was extra special – 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
