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 six activities
All our events are free of charge and drop-in, but supplies will be limited.
| Date | Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 26th August | Designing dreamcatchers | 10:30am to 12:30pm | Timperley Library |
| Tuesday 26th August | Designing dreamcatchers | 2:30pm to 4pm | Old Trafford Library |
| Wednesday 27th August | Designing dreamcatchers | 1:30pm to 3pm | Stretford Library |
| Thursday 28th August | Designing dreamcatchers | 10:30am to 12:30pm | Hale Library |
| Thursday 28th August | Designing dreamcatchers | 2:30pm to 4pm | Woodsend Library |
| Friday 29th August | Designing dreamcatchers | 11am to 12:30pm | Partington Library |
| Friday 29th August | Designing dreamcatchers | 2:30pm to 4:30pm | Sale Library |
| Saturday 30th August | Designing dreamcatchers | 10:30am to 12:30pm | Altrincham Library |
| Saturday 30th August | Designing dreamcatchers | 1:30pm to 3pm | Urmston 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.