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 3 activities
All our events are free of charge and drop-in, unless stated as an Eventbrite booking.
| Date | Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 4 August | Make an album cover | 2pm to 3:30pm | Urmston Library |
| Tuesday 4 August | Make an album cover | 2pm to 4pm | Timperley Library |
| Wednesday 5 August | Make an album cover | 11am to 12:30pm | Old Trafford Library |
| Wednesday 5 August | Make an album cover | 2pm to 4pm | Sale Library |
| Thursday 6 August | Make an album cover | 2:30pm to 3:30pm | Woodsend Library |
| Thursday 6 August | Make an album cover | 11am to 12pm | Partington Library |
| Friday 7 August | Make an album cover | 1pm to 2:30pm | Stretford Library |
| Friday 7 August | Make an album cover | 10:30am to 12:30pm | Altrincham Library |
| Saturday 8 August | Make an album cover | 1pm to 3pm | Hale Library |
| Saturday 8 August | Summer Reading Challenge Disco | 1:30pm to 2:30pm |
Urmston Library
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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 it works
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.