Reading loves reading launch week
May half term at Reading Libraries
Saturday 24 to Saturday 31 May
Reading love reading Saturday 24 May - Saturday 13 September
Last year 1,247 children took part in The Reading Agency’s Summer Reading Challenge at Reading Libraries. This year the whole family can join in! Children can challenge parents, carers and even their teachers to read alongside them.
Each challenge is free to join and we no longer charge overdue fines.
Mini Challenge – Under 5s
7 x Duplo sets to be won
Story Garden Summer Reading Challenge - primary school children
7 x Lego sets to be won. Certificate and small prize for all finishers
Book Bingo - teens and adults
7 x Amazon Vouchers to be won
To complete a challenge, you need to read 6 books over 3 visits (Book Bingo, 3 books, over 3 visits). At each branch, all finishers of each challenge will be entered into a branch prize draw for the chance to win one of our main prizes.
All events are free and drop in. Donations welcome.
To enter, simply visit your local Reading library. To find out more, inlcuding how to join the library if you aren't a member see our website: www.reading.gov.uk/libraries.
Reading loves reading Launch Events
All events are free and drop in. Donations welcome.
Saturday 24 May
All Libraries, during opening hours.
Build a Library Scarecrow
Help us decorate a life size scarecrow that will be on display in the library throughout the summer. Suitable for all the family
Scarecrow Art Competition
Design a scarecrow based on your favourite book character! Hand your finished entry form to a member of staff on Saturday 24 May. The winning entry will receive a family ticket to Reading Rep’s Christmas show. Ages 5 - 11
Wednesday 28 May, 9.30 – 11.30am
Palmer Park Library
Join us at Palmer Park Library for a morning full of exciting free activities for all the family. RISC will be on hand to help you create planters out of recycled containers and your very own nature journal or explore their Story Tent. There will also be a special Teddy Bears Ryhmetime at 10.30am for younger ones so don’t forget to bring your favourite teddy along!
Battle Library
Thursday 29th May, 2.30 – 3.30pm
Make a Paper Bag Scarecrow! Suitable for ages 5 – 7
Saturday 31 May, 11 – 12am
Make a Crawly Caterpillar! Suitable for ages 8 – 11
Caversham Library
Thursday 29th May, 3 – 4pm
Make a Paper Birdhouse. Suitable for ages 8 - 11
Friday 30th May, 3 – 4pm
Make a Paper Plate Bird. Suitable for ages 5 - 7
Palmer Park Library
Tuesday 27 May, 2-3pm
Make a paper plate bird. Suitable for ages 5-7
Thursday 29 May, 2-3pm
Make some paper flowers in a vase. Suitable for ages 8-11
Reading Central Library
Thursday 29 May, 2.30 – 3.30pm
Make a Crawly Caterpillar! Suitable for ages 8 – 11
Friday 30 May, 10.30 -11.30am
Make a Paper Bag Scarecrow. Suitable for ages 5-7
Southcote Library
Tuesday 27 May, 2.00 – 4.00pm
Make a ladybug flier. Suitable for ages 5 – 7
Saturday 31st May 10.30am - 12.30pm
Make a squid from recycled plastics. Suitable for ages 8 – 11
Tilehurst Library
Tuesday 27 May, 10.30 – 11.30am
Make a Crawly Caterpillar! Suitable for ages 8 – 11
Thursday 29 May, 2.30 – 3.30pm
Make a Sun Catcher! Suitable for ages 5 – 7
Whitley Library
Tuesday 27th May, all day (closed 12 - 1pm)
Make a paper plate bee garden. Suitable for ages 5-7
Thursday 29th May, all day (closed 12 - 1pm)
Make a Flexaton. Suitable for ages 8-11
