The importance of reading for pleasure is a fundamental belief at the National Literacy Trust. We also believe in the importance of public and school library provision, and work in partnership with libraries on programmes that target children, young people and their families. Find out how you can take part in our programmes, and download free resources and research on the impact of schools library provision on pupil attainment.
Success story - reading project encourages library membership
Our Young Readers Programme links schools and libraries.
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School libraries: a plan for improvement
Our School Libraries Commission (a joint initiative with the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council) made a series of recommendations for the future.
Public libraries and literacy
Our 2009 survey of young people explored their use of public libraries and what factors affected their behaviour. This paper presents our findings.
- 03 February 2012 Libraries in spotlight
- 26 January 2012 Theo Walcott joins Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall to launch Premier League Reading Stars
- 19 September 2011 A Day in the Life of the Young Readers Programme
- 21 February 2012 Celebrating World Book Day
