In 2025 Empathy Day is  changing. This year there will be a 10 day festival from 2 June, culminating on Empathy Day itself on 12 June. Public libraries and schools are invited to join in in as much or as little  as capacity allows.

Join this webinar to find out more and start planning library service participation in Empathy Day Festival 2025.     

Explore what’s on offer for children and families, including: 

• Online events with leading children’s authors and illustrators, available on demand 
• Empathy focused rhyme time resources for families and early years 
• Challenge activities and resource toolkits  
• Opportunities to share and celebrate your participation     
• CPD webinars to extend staff knowledge and skill 

Find out how you can plan and promote your own events using Festival resources. 

Plus, get to know the Read for Empathy Collection 2025, 70 empathy-rich books selected by our panel of expert judges.     

Please note: This event will be recorded and is for library staff. Please email events@librariesconnected.org.uk if you have any accessibility requirements for this online event.