Luton Libraries started a new monthly podcast on 1 June 2026 called ‘Not So Quiet on the Library Front’ as part of the National Year of Reading celebrations. The digital programme brings stories, ideas and conversations from library staff and users straight to listeners, with new episodes dropping each month on the @lutonlibrariespodcast YouTube channel.
The podcast is available completely free of charge with no booking needed. It aims to reach people who might not be able to visit a library building, extending the service beyond physical branches. Each episode draws on material and themes discussed across Luton’s library network, offering a different way for residents to connect with reading and local library life.
National Year of Reading 2026 is a UK-wide push led by the National Literacy Trust, working alongside The Reading Agency and Libraries Connected. Public libraries are central to the campaign, hosting events and activities designed to get more people reading regularly. The Luton Libraries events page lists other programmes tied to the campaign at Luton Central Library, including an exhibition called Into the Light: Pioneers of Black British Ballet and a Romance Readers’ Café with local author Jennifer Bibby.
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