Webinar: What is reading – and what does it mean for public libraries?

Webinar: What is reading – and what does it mean for public libraries?
18 May 2026 14:00 - 15:00

The third webinar in our series celebrating Go All In: The National Year of Reading brings together keynote speakers Professor Teresa Cremin CBE and Ed Jewell to debate, challenge, and reflect on what reading is – and what that means in a public library context. We’ll explore how libraries can best support children and families to develop a love of reading, with plenty of time for discussion, so please come ready to share your own reflections and questions.



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Professor Teresa Cremin CBE is Professor of Education (Literacy) and Co-Director of the Literacy and Social Justice Centre at The Open University (Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies).


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Ed Jewell is Chief Librarian for the Government of Jersey and the current President of Libraries Connected.


Please note that this webinar will not be recorded.



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