Lifelong book lover or library newcomer?
Carve out time to read this winter and join the Adult Reading Challenge.
Pick up a welcome pack in any Lewisham Library from December to March. Each pack includes a bookmark featuring weekly reading prompts to inspire your next book choice:
- A book set in South East London
- A book about romance
- A book recommended by a librarian
- A non-fiction book
- A graphic novel
- A book published in the last year
- An audiobook
- A book with a one word title
- A book that has been made into an adaptation
- A book with a number in the title
- A book translated from another language
- Re-read a book you loved as a child
- A book that has a character that is an animal
- A book that is set in the past
- A book that is set in a different world
Your welcome pack also includes cards where you can record the books you've read and your thoughts about them. Share your reading journey on Instagram by tagging @lewishamlibraries, or visit The Reading Lounge to pin your cards on our community notice board, connect with fellow readers, and enjoy some reading time in a relaxed environment.
Look out for themed book displays in our libraries, curated to match each prompt and help you get started on your reading challenge!
Fallen out of love with reading? Don't know where to start? Whatever you’re into, we can help you find a book that works for you.