‘Little Summer Readers’ and ‘2025 Summer Reading Challenge: Story Garden’, will take place over the summer in East Riding Libraries.
From Saturday 5 July, families will be able to sign up and will receive either a collector folder or card. Children will be able to collect stickers throughout the summer and receive a prize when complete. The challenges are available for children in the East Riding, aged up to 11.
The Summer Reading Challenge theme of Story Garden aims to inspire children to tap into a world of imagination through reading, exploring the magical connection between storytelling and nature.
The Challenge is delivered by The Reading Agency in partnership with libraries across the UK, and it’s free for children to take part. Throughout the summer, children can discover new books and participate in free activities at their local library.
For the children taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge, Robin Simpson will be visiting libraries, providing Story Lantern workshops to entertain throughout the summer.
Little Summer Readers is the brainchild of two East Riding librarians and their desire to see a summer reading event designed for pre-school children. It’s also completely free for children to take part and promotes reading for fun from a young age.
Children will also be able to participate in themed events for Little Summer Readers at local libraries, provided by Debutots, as well as themed family story events.
Jess McCarthy, librarian for East Riding Libraries, said: “We’re so happy to be bringing back The Challenge and Little Summer Readers for another year.
“Reading for fun from a young age is one of the biggest indicators of success in later life. We want to give families a chance to foster this love throughout the summer, and hopefully continue it throughout the year.”
Councillor Nick Coultish, East Riding of Yorkshire Council cabinet member for culture, leisure and tourism said “This is a fantastic initiative and a great way to get kids into reading. I encourage everyone to take advantage of all the great activities for kids at East Riding libraries, this summer.”
For more information on both of our reading challenges this year, as well as the events that are taking place, please visit:
Little Summer Readers: https://www.eastridinglibraries.co.uk/whats-on/little-summer-readers/
Summer Reading Challenge: https://www.eastridinglibraries.co.uk/whats-on/summer-reading-challenge/
