The Guernsey Literary Festival has installed the new Book Nook in the airport departure area to commemorate the National Year of Reading. It invites passengers of all ages to browse a selection of books and take out a book before their flight.
‘The airport is often the beginning or end of someone’s journey, so it matters that the experience feels welcoming and reflective of the island,’ said David Buddery, commercial development manager at Guernsey Ports.
‘The Guernsey Literary Festival plays an important role in celebrating reading and creativity locally, and the Community Book Nook is a simple but thoughtful addition to departures.
‘We enjoy finding ways to share Guernsey’s creativity with the people who pass through our terminals.
‘From displaying the winning Poems on the Move entries each year, to our murals, and hosting live performances during busy travel periods, these touches help create a more interesting and welcoming environment for people travelling through our ports.
‘We are very pleased to support the National Year of Reading by helping make books more visible and accessible within the terminal.’
The installation comes ahead of the Guernsey Literary Festival, which takes place from 23 April to 7 May.
‘Reading shouldn’t just be confined to classrooms or quiet corners at home,’ said Claire Allen, Guernsey Literary Festival festival director. ‘It is something we can do wherever we are.
‘Whether you have 10 minutes before a flight or half an hour to spare waiting to collect your children from school, picking up a book is a valuable way to use those small pockets of time, particularly when it’s so easy to default to scrolling on our phones.
‘We are so grateful to Rathbones for sponsoring this project, as well as to the team at Guernsey Ports for their support in making this happen.
‘Partnerships like this allow us to extend the reach of the festival beyond our traditional venues and into the community.’
