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 6 activities
All our events are free of charge and drop-in, unless stated as an Eventbrite booking.
| Date | Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 24 August | "Shamir and the Amazing Drumsticks" - Storytime with Eunice Stephenson | 2:30pm to 3:30pm |
Old Trafford Library
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| Monday 24 August | Mini crafts and activities | 3:30pm to 5:30pm | Old Trafford Library |
| Tuesday 25 August | Mini crafts and activities | 2pm to 4pm | Urmston Library |
| Tuesday 25 August | Mini crafts and activities | 3pm to 5pm | Hale Library |
| Wednesday 26 August | Mini crafts and activities | 2pm to 4pm | Altrincham Library |
| Thursday 27 August | "Shamir and the Amazing Drumsticks" - Storytime with Eunice Stephenson | 1pm to 2pm |
Stretford Library
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| Thursday 27 August | Mini crafts and activities | 2pm to 4pm | Timperley Library |
| Thursday 27 August | Mini crafts and activities | 3pm to 5pm | Stretford Library |
| Friday 28 August | Mini crafts and activities | 2pm to 4pm | Sale 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.