Book Week NI 2025: Celebrating 10 Years of Reading Together!
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
Join the 10-Year Celebration
Book Week NI is more than a festival – it’s a movement that’s been encouraging reading for ten years. As we celebrate this milestone, we invite you to be part of the story.
The full programme of anniversary events will be announced soon. Keep an eye on Libraries NI’s social media channels and website librariesni.org.uk for updates.
We look forward to you joining us to make Book Week NI 2025 the biggest and best celebration of reading yet!
