Celebrate Year of Reading 2026 at city's libraries this Easter

Families across Wolverhampton are being invited to dive into a world of stories, creativity and fun this Easter as the city’s libraries host an exciting programme of activities for children and young people.

2026 is the National Year of Reading – a nationwide campaign led by the National Literacy Trust in partnership with the Department for Education, championing the power of reading to transform lives.

A range of free events are taking place over the Easter school holidays. Central Children’s Library has an Easter Baby Bop for under 4s on Tuesday 31 March from 10.30-11.30am, an Easter Bunnies story and craft session for over 5s on Wednesday 1 April from 2-3.30pm, Brain Olympics with the NHS for over 5s on Tuesday 7 April from 11am-2pm, and a Spring Fever story and craft session for over 5s on Wednesday 8 April from 2-3.30pm.

Also at Central Library, older children aged seven to 12 can enjoy Creative Writing with Explore Learning on Tuesday 7 April from 2-3pm, and Spring Digital Art on Friday 10 April from 2.30-3.30pm. Call 01902 552023 to book.

Meanwhile, Tettenhall Library is hosting an Easter Egg-Stravaganza story and craft session for the over 4s on Saturday 28 March from 11am-12.30pm, and Warstones Library has a Family Board Games Drop-In session on Monday 30 March from 11am-2pm, and an Easter Egg Hunt from Monday 30 March until Friday 10 April, both of which are suitable for children of all ages.

And there will be a series of Robot Games sessions for children aged six and over, taking place at Low Hill Library on Tuesday 31 March from 2.30-3.30pm, Pendeford Library on Thursday 2 April from 11.30am-12.30pm, Spring Vale Library on Tuesday 7 April from 11.30am-12-30pm, and Ashmore Park Library on Thursday 9 April from 11.30am-12.30pm.

Councillor Obaida Ahmed, the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Community, said: "Our libraries are supporting the National Year of Reading campaign by offering free, high‑quality activities all year round.

"This Easter programme shows just how exciting and inspiring reading can be – whether through storytelling, digital art or creative challenges – and we're encouraging families to come along to join in the fun and make the most of their local library."

It's free to join Wolverhampton's libraries – to find out more, please visit www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/libraries, call 01902 552025 or follow the library service on social media at www.facebook.com/wolveslibraries, https://www.instagram.com/wolves_libraries/, and www.x.com/wolveslibraries.