The Summer Reading Challenge is open to all primary school-aged children, and there is a mini-challenge for pre-school children too.
It's completely free to take part.
Alongside the challenge, there are also many free events and activities taking place across Trafford.
Week five activities
All our events are free of charge and drop-in (unless stated as an Eventbrite booking) but supplies will be limited.
| Date | Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 18th August | Building book nooks | 10:30am to 12:30pm | Hale Library |
| Monday 18th August | Building book nooks | 1pm to 2:30pm | Partington Library |
| Tuesday 19th August | Building book nooks | 10:30am to 12:30pm | Timperley Library |
| Tuesday 19th August | Building book nooks | 2pm to 3:30pm | Urmston Library |
| Wednesday 20th August | Building book nooks | 10:30am to 12:30pm | Altrincham Library |
| Wednesday 20th August | Building book nooks | 2:30pm to 4pm | Old Trafford Library |
| Thursday 21st August | Booster cushion theatre | 10:30am |
Book via Eventbrite |
| Thursday 21st August | Building book nooks | 2:30pm to 4pm | Woodsend Library |
| Friday 22nd August | Building book nooks | 12:30pm to 2pm | Stretford Library |
| Saturday 23rd August | Building book nooks | 1:30pm to 3:30pm | 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 for Story Garden on the Summer Reading Challenge website, where you can find book recommendations, unlock digital rewards and access competitions, videos and games.
How does it work?
Complete the Challenge by reading six books, and you will receive a medal and certificate.
You'll also get the chance to come along to one of our fun end-of-Challenge celebration parties with storyteller Robin Simpson.
What can I read?
You can read any books of your choice. Fiction books, non-fiction books, picture books, graphic novels, eBooks and eAudiobooks on BorrowBox all count.
You can also check out the Story Garden book collection, which are all available in Trafford Libraries, and reserve them on our online catalogue.