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 5 activities
All our events are free of charge and drop-in, unless stated as an Eventbrite booking.
| Date | Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 17 August | Build your own mini stage | 10:30am to 12:30pm | Sale Library |
| Monday 17 August | Build your own mini stage | 11am to 12:30pm | Stretford Library |
| Tuesday 18 August | Build your own mini stage | 1pm to 2:30pm | Old Trafford Library |
| Wednesday 19 August | Build your own mini stage | 2:30pm to 4:30pm | Altrincham Library |
| Thursday 20 August | Build your own mini stage | 11am to 12pm | Partington Library |
| Thursday 20 August | Build your own mini stage | 2:30pm to 3:30pm | Woodsend Library |
| Friday 21 August | Build your own mini stage | 2pm to 4pm | Timperley Library |
| Friday 21 August | Old MacDonald and the Three Pigs Plus Read to the Beat (Ages 3+) | 2pm to 3pm |
Sale Library
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| Saturday 22 August | Build your own mini stage | 11:30am to 1pm | Urmston Library |
| Saturday 22 August | Old MacDonald and the Three Pigs Plus Read to the Beat (Ages 3+) | 1pm to 2pm |
Urmston Library
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| Saturday 22 August | Build your own mini stage | 1:30pm to 3:30pm | Hale 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 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.