From 6 September to 7 October 2026, spend 15 minutes reading and take part in Read for Good, the National Library Board’s signature reading charity drive. Previously known as Read for Books, Read for Good 2026 aims to encourage reading and share the joy of reading with the less privileged.
Read for Good is now in its 10th year, and the initiative aims to chalk up 7.5 million reading minutes during National Reading Month in order to bring reading to a community of up to 10,000 individuals.
Read for Good 2026: Spread the Love of Books and Do Good
From 6 September to 7 October 2026, anyone can participate in the National Library Board’s Read for Good initiative.
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Spend 15 minutes reading and help Read for Good 2026 reach a collective 7.5 million reading minutes to unlock $150,000 worth of funding to benefit up to 10,000 beneficiaries.
How to Be Part of Read for Good
You can choose to participate in Read for Good either as a group by organising a Read Together session or by simply reading on your own.
You can read books and material of your choice, and even online articles. Need some recommendations? The team at National Library Board has also curated a set of book lists from NLB’s collections for children, adults and seniors.
Option 1: Read Together session
To organise a Read Together session for a group:
Step 1 (optional): Register your interest by submitting the registration forms via the
link here.
Step 2: Gather your peers to read together for 15 minutes (online or at a physical space)
from 6 September to 7 October 2026. You can also download Read for Good slides to introduce the initiative during the Read Together session.
Step 3: Take 1 to 2 photos or screenshots of the reading activity.
Step 4: Upon completion of the activity, please submit your photos and the number of
participants via the Read for Good form here.
Option 2: Read Individually
To participate as an individual, you can carry out the reading activity at your own
time via the ReadSG Challenge hosted on Crowdtask.
National Library Board has also organised some Read Together sessions that the public can participate in.
All reading activities need to be completed between 6 September and 7 October 2026. However, there is a grace period for submissions until 14 October 2026.
Read for Good Beneficiaries
Here are more details about the beneficiaries for Read for Good 2026:
- kidsREAD is a nationwide reading initiative by NLB in partnership with People’s
Association, self-help groups, MOE schools and preschools and social service groups to
promote the love of reading and cultivate good reading habits among young
Singaporeans, specifically children aged 4-8 years old from the less privileged families. - MINDS has been caring for Persons with Intellectual Disability (PWIDs) and their families
since 1962. Grounded in the belief that all PWIDs have innate abilities and talents,
MINDS is committed to empowering them and enhancing their quality of life, while
advocating for greater inclusivity for PWIDs. - Preschool Market is a registered social enterprise committed to assisting
underprivileged kids and their families. We believe that every child should have equal
access to opportunities in learning and education, and reaching their maximum
potential in life regardless of their socio-economical status. They have received the MSF
Community Cares award.
In addition, Read With You and Singapore Book Publishers Association will be providing a
donation-in-kind of books to beneficiaries of Read for Good 2026. Teekay Marine Pte
Ltd. and The Library Fund will be providing monetary support towards the beneficiaries.
Read for Good 2026
Get more information about Read for Good.
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