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 two 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 28th July | ZooLab Animal Workshop | 11am | Urmston Library |
| Monday 28th July | Sowing seeds | 2:30pm to 4pm | Woodsend Library |
| Tuesday 29th July | Sowing seeds | 10:30am to 12:30pm | Timperley Library |
| Tuesday 29th July | Sowing seeds | 2pm to 4pm | Altrincham Library |
| Wednesday 30th July | ZooLab Animal Workshop | 1:30pm | Sale Library |
| Wednesday 30th July | Sowing seeds | 2pm to 3:30pm | Old Trafford Library |
| Wednesday 30th July | Sewing craft | 10:30am to 12:30pm, and 1:30pm to 2:30pm |
Book via Eventbrite |
| Thursday 31st July | Sowing seeds | 10:30am to 12:30pm | Hale Library |
| Friday 1st August | Sowing seeds | 2pm to 4pm | Sale Library |
| Saturday 2nd August | Sowing seeds | 1pm to 2:30pm | 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.