THE Summer Reading Challenge for children under 12 will be taking place again this year at Frodsham Library – and other libraries across Cheshire West and Chester.
This year it’s called “Marvellous Makers” and it will be a great way to enjoy reading, in all formats, over the summer holidays. Whether it be a book from the library or an eBook or eAudiobook, there’s something to suit everyone’s interests and reading abilities.
From animal handling to digital crafts, dance and science, the Marvellous Makers Summer Reading Challenge events will provide plenty of opportunities for children to explore their imagination and unlock their inner maker through the power of reading.
Developed in collaboration with the charity Create, this year’s Challenge celebrates children’s creativity and storytelling abilities.
Children from four to 12 can join Marvellous Makers at their local library or online at: www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/read from “Sign-Up Saturday”, Saturday July 6, and get a collector’s pack.
The aim of the challenge is for children to read at least six books over the summer, visiting libraries to join the Challenge. There will be a certificate and a medal for those who complete the Challenge. Children under four can join in the fun too with the Mini Challenge.
Adults and those over 12 are not forgotten either. With the Adults Read Two promotion entrants just need to read two books between July 6 and September 1 to be in with a chance to win £50 of book vouchers. In a prize draw..
Events in libraries include animal handling, minibeasts, fun science, Dogs Trust visits, circus skills, and crafts. Booking will be at the library from Saturday July 6 or via Ticketsource (www.ticketsource.co.uk/cwaclibraries) from Saturday July 27..
The Summer Reading Challenge has been running since 1999 and helps to prevent the summer reading “dip” that many young people experience during their summer holidays while schools are closed. With the help of local libraries, the Summer Reading Challenge is accessible to all and provides a fun, free activity for children.
Last year the Summer Reading Challenge reached 699,208 children and families across the UK, with 685,821 children taking part through their local library service, a 31 per cent increase compared to 2021. The Challenge also drove 133,697 new children’s library memberships which is 42 per cent higher than the 2019 pre-pandemic total.
For more information, visit: www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk.
Pictured above: Pupils from Frodsham’s Manor House Primary School looking forward to the Summer Challenge