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home the reader shared reading groups at calderstones and beyond skip navigation to main content the reader menu shared reading get involved visit what s happening hire a space news donate 0151 729 2200 search go volunteers area shared reading free and for everyone find a group autumn at the reader crisp days and cosy nights are calling from brand new events like glow in the park and seasonal supper club to spooky halloween experiences we re ready for crunchy leaves and all the comforts that autumn brings book tickets the reader bookshelf 2026 explore our 6th annual reader bookshelf a carefully curated collection of stories plays and poems for adults and children discover the bookshelf storybarn little ones can let their imaginations run wild discover new stories to share and take part in unique experiences alongside arts and crafts explore the storybarn previous 1 2 3 4 next the reader is the uk s biggest shared reading charity we read aloud with thousands of adults and children in places like cafes hospitals and prisons to connect people and help us live well our home in liverpool s calderstones park is a warm and welcoming community celebrating stories creativity and nature find out more 95 shared reading lifts my mood 90 it helps me connect deeply to others 97 i feel valued and accepted for who i am 95 hearing other people s thoughts gives me new ways of seeing things the reader is the best thing i have ever belonged to as a group member and a volunteer joyce shared reading group leader liverpool read more stories the home of shared reading what s happening our home in liverpool s calderstones park is a thriving community celebrating creativity books and nature and offers a warm welcome find out more visit calderstones the reader is a national charity which brings people together and books to life our home in liverpool s beautiful calderstones find out more the storybarn our imaginative play space for children and families will spark a lifelong love of reading for pleasure find out more calderstones membership enjoy a year of benefits for 25 made for coffee lovers foodies culture vultures sweet tooths big imaginations and feelgood factor find out more news and updates literature july s monthly stories and poems through pieces in this month s stories and poems pack we re dipping into the huge subject of family and drawing out find out more literature the reader s response to national literacy trust s annual literacy survey we ve taken some time to digest the most recent findings from the national literacy trust s 2025 annual literacy survey which reports a modest rise in children s read more important updates from jane davis remembering angie labour well the minute particulars attend to the little ones william blake dr angela raeside macmillan the creator of the read more the reader bookshelf may s title pick for children the wind in the willows by kenneth grahame as a child this is probably one of the books that made me a reader in a way the book read more the reader bookshelf may s title pick for adults brotherless night by v v ganeshanathan in this country of grief the best kind of shelter is to be understood to have someone stop next to read more reader stories reader story jamie jamie aged 37 volunteers at project 6 in doncaster a service offering free and confidential support around alcohol and other read more previous 1 1 2 3 4 5 next view all the reader bookshelf 2026 the reader bookshelf is a carefully curated collection of stories plays and poems for adults and children this year s theme explores how the sense of home we carry with us is different for everyone it could be a community a memory a place or a person an absence or our journey s end find out more become a volunteer love reading love meeting new people want to make a difference locally if so shared reading could be the thing for you and you could be just the person for us 1 tell us you d like to get involved and apply online 2 join the reader s transformative training programme 3 make a difference and have a great time too previous 1 1 1 next find out more honestly seriously without a word of a lie this is what s kept me alive malcolm shared reading group member read more stories stay connected with the reader join our mailing list top about us what we do our people our impact report 2024 2025 our equity diversity inclusion commitment our social media moderation policy get involved find a group jobs become a volunteer partner with us donations and fundraising contact us media enquiries calderstones what s happening calderstones membership hire a space how to find us the mansion house calderstones park liverpool l18 3jb 0151 729 2200 twitter facebook instagram charity registration number 1126806 sco43054 scotland company registration number 06607389 the reader 2026 the reader is supported by privacy policy data protection adults at risk children and vulnerable adults guidelines child protection policy complaints policy whistle 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