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Big Toon Reading Challenge

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2026 is the the National Year of Reading. What better time to get back into books and become best mates with your local library? We have a series of author events and book socials to support you to get back into reading.

Events in this collection

Big Toon Reading Challenge July Book Social
Thursday at 17:00
Free
Welcome to your Library
Tue, Jul 7, 11:00 AM
Free
In Conversation: Sally O’Reilly and Naomi Kelsey
Thu, Jul 9, 5:30 PM
Free
In Conversation: Lucy Rose and India-Rose Bower
Thu, Jul 16, 5:30 PM
Free
Welcome to your Library
Tue, Aug 4, 11:00 AM
Free
Welcome to your Library
Tue, Sep 1, 11:00 AM
Free
Big Toon Reading Challenge September Book Social
Thu, Sep 10, 5:00 PM
Free

These Isles: An Illustrated Talk with Brian Groom
Thu, Jun 11, 5:30 PM
Free
Welcome to your Library
Tue, Jun 2, 11:00 AM
Free
Big Toon Reading Challenge Launch
Sat, May 30, 11:00 AM
Free

Newcastle Libraries

Organizer of Big Toon Reading Challenge

The public libraries of Newcastle upon Tyne

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