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Wild Reads
Discover the beauty of the natural world through the power of words with our Wild Reads project, in partnership with Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Join us for a series of enriching events encouraging readers and wildlife-lovers of all ages throughout the autumn months.
Featured books
Take a look at our chosen nature-themed titles for this year’s Wild Reads project, celebrating the connection between the natural world and the written word. All free with your library card.
Go Wild!
Explore wild places and learn more about our environment and how to care for it with our collection of stories, activities and information books for children of all ages.
Wild audiobooks
Audiobooks more your thing? We’ve put together a list of our favourite nature and wildlife-themed audiobooks, available to listen for free on our BorrowBox service.
Special events
Take a look at our featured events for all ages over the autumn months.
Library event Family Fossil & Shark Teeth Hunt
Gainsborough Community Library
Search for fossils and shark teeth at this autumn event for families.
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Sat 7 Nov 2026
- Time
- 10:00 – 11:30
- Place
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Gainsborough Community Library, Ipswich
Library event Clay Connections: Ceramic Workshops
Kessingland Library
Free ceramic workshops inspired by Kessingland's landscape, history and wildlife.
- Date
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Tue 24 Nov 2026+ 1 more date
- Time
- 14:00 – 16:00
- Place
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Kessingland Library, Hall Road, Lowestoft
Explore more books
Take a look at our other recommended nature and wildlife books to enjoy during Wild Reads.
Wild Poems: Recommended Collections & Anthologies
Nature and wildlife fiction books
Go Wild: Picture Books
Go Wild: Junior Novels
Children’s Wainwright Prize for Fiction 2026 Shortlist
Children’s Wainwright Prize for Picture Books 2026 Shortlist
Children’s Wainwright Prize for Non-Fiction 2026 Shortlist
Wainwright Prize for Conservation Writing 2026 Shortlist
Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing 2026 Shortlist
Wild Reads is a partnership between Suffolk Community Libraries and Suffolk Wildlife Trust.
Our partners Suffolk Wildlife Trust have been at the forefront of wildlife conservation and education across the county. Find resources, events and more on the Suffolk Wildlife Trust website.
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