Mallow Library Launches Mallow Reads 2026

Mallow Library has announced 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 begins with a special emphasis on encouraging parents to share the library experience with their children, fostering lifelong reading habits and creating shared memories that bridge the gap between generations.

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Mary Linehan Foley, welcomed the initiative:

"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.

The campaign unfolds across all four seasons. 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, with activities for the Active Retirement community, dementia-awareness events, and local creativity showcased during Culture Night. Winter closes the year with an author visit and a community-curated Town Anthology.

Mallow Library invites all residents to join in this town-wide celebration throughout 2026. Event details and updates will be available in Mallow Library and on social media.