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Gloucestershire Libraries will be spending 2026 celebrating the power of libraries. As we move through the year there will be a focus on elements of the library service, highlighting the power of our free spaces.

Here is a breakdown of the themes we will be focussing on, month by month:

January  
Launch of the National Year of Reading as well as the donations campaign ‘Share the Story’

February
Events: Storytelling through performances

March
Page to Screen: Celebrating Shakespeare 

April 
Greener Together: Events & The Library of Things

May
Intergenerational Storytelling: Roots and Reflections Exhibitions

June
Discover Pride Month: Celebrating LGBTQIA+ stories and voices

July
Launch of The Library Challenge: Tales Through Time

August
Gloucestershire Local History: Through walks and word

September
The Labs: Events and digital take over 

October 
Celebrating our Volunteers: Get Online Week

November 
Explore your Library: Local Library takeover

December
Reflection of the year and celebration

As well as the monthly themes, we will be celebrating books and reading in all our 32 spaces. Events will be listed on the website as we move through the year.