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 4 activities
All our events are free of charge and drop-in, unless stated as an Eventbrite booking.
| Date | Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 10 August | Make performance props | 3pm to 4pm | Woodsend Library |
| Monday 10 August | Make performance props | 3:30pm to 4pm | Old Trafford Library |
| Tuesday 11 August | Make performance props | 10am to 12:30pm | Hale Library |
| Tuesday 11 August | Make performance props | 3pm to 4:30pm | Urmston Library |
| Tuesday 11 August | "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" Interactive Storytelling | 1:30pm to 2:15pm |
Urmston Library
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| Wednesday 12 August | Make performance props | 10:30am to 12:30pm | Sale Library |
| Wednesday 12 August | Make performance props | 2:30pm to 4:30pm | Altrincham Library |
| Wednesday 12 August | Make performance props | 3:30pm to 5pm | Stretford Library |
| Friday 14 August | Make performance props | 3pm to 4pm | Partington Library |
| Saturday 15 August | Make performance props | 1:30pm to 3:30pm | Timperley Library |
| Saturday 15 August | Fantasy, Horror and Sci-Fi - Short Story Writing Workshop with Stephen Howard | 1pm to 3pm |
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.