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鈥淚 know first-hand the value of books and reading鈥�

Books have a unique ability to transport us to different worlds, introduce us to new ideas, help us see different perspectives, and understand experiences beyond our own. But reading is about much more than books alone. It is about opportunity, imagination and connection.鈥�

Gordon Lyons MLA - Minister for Communities

鈥淩eading is a powerful tool that can broaden horizons, support lifelong learning and improve wellbeing. Libraries continue to play a vital role in providing free access to knowledge, educational resources and community spaces.

鈥�. Across the Northern Ireland Prison Service, libraries provide an important resource for people in custody... Reading can help individuals develop new skills, strengthen family connections and prepare for a positive future on release.鈥�

Naomi Long MLA - Minister of Justice

鈥淭he partnership between 麻豆社 Northern Ireland and Libraries NI provides an important opportunity to celebrate reading, promote the value of libraries and encourage people of all ages to discover and enjoy books.

Reading is fundamental to educational achievement and supports the development of literacy, communication, imagination and wellbeing. Encouraging children and young people to read, both within and beyond the classroom, helps them build the knowledge, confidence and skills they need throughout education and later life.鈥�

Paul Givan MLA - Minister of Education