The Summer Reading Challenge is aimed at children aged 4 to 11, with a mini challenge for pre-schoolers. This year's theme is Read to the Beat!
It's completely free to take part.
Alongside the challenge, there are also many free events and activities taking place across Trafford.
Week 2 activities
All our events are free of charge and drop-in, unless stated as an Eventbrite booking.
| Date | Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 27 July | Making instruments | 3:30pm to 5pm | Old Trafford Library |
| Monday 27 July | Making instruments | 10:30am to 12:30pm | Sale Library |
| Tuesday 28 July | Making instruments | 10:15am to 11:15am | Woodsend Library |
| Tuesday 28 July | Making instruments | 2pm to 4pm | Altrincham Library |
| Tuesday 28 July | SoundHoppers "Exploring Sound" Workshop | 12:30pm |
Woodsend Library
|
| Wednesday 29 July | Making instruments | 12pm to 1:30pm | Stretford Library |
| Thursday 30 July | Making instruments | 12pm to 1:30pm | Urmston Library |
| Thursday 30 July | Making instruments | 2pm to 4pm | Hale Library |
| Thursday 30 July | SoundHoppers "Exploring Sound" Workshop | 11:30am |
Sale Library
|
| Friday 31 July | Making instruments | 10:30am to 12:30pm | Timperley Library |
| Saturday 1 August | Making instruments | 1pm to 2pm | Partington Library |
How to join the challenge
Pop into any library in Trafford to sign up. If you are not already a member, you can join the library at the same time.
You can also sign up on the Summer Reading Challenge website, where you can find book recommendations, rate what you've read, and play online games!
How does it work?
Complete the challenge by visiting the library six times and reading at least one book over the summer holidays. You will receive stickers and other exciting rewards along the way.
You'll also get the chance to come along to one of our fun end-of-Challenge celebration parties.
What you can read
You can read any books you choose, including:
- fiction books
- non-fiction books
- picture books
- graphic novels
- eBooks and eAudiobooks on BorrowBox
Check out the Read to the Beat book collection. The collection is available in our Libraries. You can reserve them on our online catalogue.