The Summer Reading Challenge, an annual tradition in libraries since first launching in 1999, is all about children enjoying reading throughout the summer holidays – and it’s back!
Over 700,000 children take part from across the UK; developing reading skills, reading for pleasure and visiting their local libraries.
Running from now until Saturday 10 September, it’s completely free to join in and adults can register a child to take part and request a Challenge Pack containing stickers and other goodies to reward your child every time they complete a reading task throughout the summer.
Children just need to be a Swindon Libraries member – which is also free. Staff in any of Swindon’s 13 libraries can help children and families join or they can join online.
They can register for the Challenge in any Swindon library and collect a free goodie pack for a fun summer of reading (while stocks last).
It’s free to take part!
- You just need to be a member of Swindon Libraries to register for the Challenge. It’s free and easy to become a library member. You can go to any of Swindon’s 13 libraries or join online.
- Register for the Summer Reading Challenge at any Swindon Library from 9th of July – 10th September.
- Collect your free pack of goodies for a fun summer of reading! (while stocks last)
About the Challenge:
- Your Challenge is to complete 6 reads!*
- Each time you complete a read, write down your six reads in your free Challenge folder and give them a star rating.
- Reward yourself by adding one of the stickers to your Challenge folder.
Completing the Challenge:
Once you have completed your 6 reads*, bring your folder into any Swindon Library to show a member of staff and receive your certificate and wooden medal!
All of the information about the Challenge, including the free activities week, the Book Bingo Challenge, the Steve Antony ‘design a robot’ competition, resources for SEND families and more is available on Swindon Libraries’ Summer Reading Challenge webpage.
