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Making a reading pledge is a simple but powerful way to prioritise reading in your daily life. It helps you:

• stay motivated by setting a clear intention
• discover new authors, genres, and interests
• connect with others who share a love of books
• celebrate your progress throughout the year

Pledges can be as simple as reading more often, trying a new genre, exploring audiobooks, or taking part in library events. Every pledge counts.

As screen time continues to increase, the Reading Pledge Wall offers a chance to reconnect with the many benefits of reading. For children, reading supports imagination, creativity, and confidence. For adults, it can improve wellbeing, reduce stress, and provide a valuable break from busy daily routines.

Making reading a regular habit, no matter how small, can have a lasting positive impact.

The reading pledge works by:

1. Choose your reading goal

Decide what you’d like to achieve, whether it’s reading a certain number of books, trying a new genre, or simply reading more regularly.

2. Write your pledge

Keep it simple, personal, or creative, whatever inspires you.

3. Add it to the wall

Submit your pledge online or visit your local library for help adding it in person.

4. Start reading!

Worcestershire’s libraries are here to support you with book recommendations, events, and friendly encouragement along the way.

If you need some help to find your next read, why not try our free Ask for a Book service, see: Ask for a Book

Reading groups and activities are held at many of our libraries, see our events page for one close to you: Library events and activities

If you have an author or book in mind, you can search on the Library Catalogue to check availability:

Here are a few ideas for pledges you could make:

• “I pledge to read for 20 minutes every day.”
• “I intend to explore more non-fiction.”
• “I pledge to finish five books that have been on my list forever.”
• “I will make time to read more for my own wellbeing.”