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 three activities
All our events are free of charge and drop-in, but supplies will be limited.
| Date | Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 4th August | Planting poetry | 11am to 12:30pm | Stretford Library |
| Monday 4th August | Planting poetry | 2pm to 4pm | Altrincham Library |
| Tuesday 5th August | Planting poetry | 11:30am to 1pm | Woodsend Library |
| Tuesday 5th August | Planting poetry | 2pm to 4pm | Hale Library |
| Wednesday 6th August | Planting poetry | 11am to 12:30pm | Urmston Library |
| Thursday 7th August | Planting poetry | 10am to 12pm | Sale Library |
| Friday 8th August | Planting poetry | 12:30pm to 2pm | Partington Library |
| Saturday 9th August | Planting poetry | 11am to 12:30pm | Old Trafford Library |
| Saturday 9th August | Planting poetry | 2pm to 3:30pm | Timperley 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.