Join the Summer Reading Challenge (4-12 years) or Mini Reading Challenge (0-3 years) and enjoy an adventure into nature and the Story Garden.

We're challenging all children to read 6 books (or set their own target), over the holidays. It's a great way for children to enjoy reading, in all formats, whether it be a book from the library, from home or something from our digital collection.

There are stickers to collect along the way and we’ve got lots of fantastic activities for kids to take part in such as animal handling, guest storytellers, fun science, digital fun and tons of crafts!

How do I get started?

Call into your local library from Saturday 5 July, to sign up to the challenge. To save a bit of time you can also join online and then call into the library to get your collectors pack.

If you need any help choosing something to read, just ask a member of staff or use the Book Sorter.

For those that complete the challenge, there are special rewards:

0-3 years will get a special gold sticker and a certificate

4-12 years will get a medal and a certificate

Completers will also be automatically entered into a prize draw:

0-3 years can win a cuddly Gruffalo toy

4-12 years can win a fantastic bug hotel and a "50 things to do before you're 11¾" activity book

What's on?

We've lots of events and activities planned this summer. To find out what's happening in your local library please go to our Summer Reading Challenge events page.

Events can be booked in the library from Saturday 5 July and then both in the library and online, via the events webpage, from Saturday 19 July.