Reading and Literacy

Public libraries provide autism specific events such as sensory story times, social stories, literacy, art appreciation and film screenings. They may also provide quiet, clutter free areas to make libraries welcoming to people with autism and their carers.

Public libraries run book clubs for members to promote reading among different age groups.

Public libraries support book clubs by lending multiple copies of books and providing a venue for book club members to meet.

Public libraries provide book reviews in print or on their websites to promote reading.

Public libraries provide reading packs for new parents and starter books for junior and senior infant pupils to promote reading and literacy from an early age.

Public libraries provide recommended reading lists for children and adults to promote reading.

Public libraries run a programme of themed seasonal events and activities as part of the National Right to Read Programme to promote literacy and reading development for people of all ages.