Mallow Library is delighted to announce the launch of ‘Mallow Reads 2026’, a year-long reading campaign designed to inspire people of all ages to rediscover the joy, comfort, and creativity that books bring.
The campaign starts with a special emphasis on encouraging parents to share the library experience with their children. It aims to foster lifelong reading by encouraging parents to explore the library alongside their children, creating shared memories that bridge the gap between generations.
The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Mary Linehan Foley welcomed the campaign.
“As Mallow continues to grow and diversify, the Mallow Reads 2026 campaign aims to place books at the heart of community life, using reading to connect people, support inclusion, and encourage lifelong learning. With so many events organised, there will something of interest for everyone.”
A symbolic ‘One Million Minutes’ reading challenge will run throughout the year as a motivational marker of the town’s collective engagement, while the central focus remains on nurturing a culture of reading for pleasure.
SPRING READING PLEDGE
Mallow’s year-long community reading initiative unfolds like a shared storybook, with each season forming a chapter in the town’s collective reading journey.
Spring opens with a preschool family launch and a town-wide Reading Pledge, while Summer celebrates cultural diversity through a Multicultural Fun Day and multilingual storytelling.
Autumn highlights intergenerational connection, engaging the Active Retirement community, integrating dementia-awareness activities, and showcasing local creativity during Culture Night.
Winter closes the final chapter with an author visit and a community-curated Town Anthology, reflecting a year of shared stories, inclusion, and creativity across Mallow.
Mallow Library invites all residents to join in this town-wide celebration of reading throughout 2026. Event details and updates will be available in Mallow library and online.
