Adventure awaits at Newlands Corner
The Summer Reading Challenge is back for another summer of fun! This year's theme is ‘Story Garden – Adventures in Nature and the Great Outdoors’. It promises to inspire children to tap into a world of imagination through reading, exploring the magical connection between storytelling and nature.
The Summer Reading Challenge, designed by The Reading Agency and delivered by libraries, is aimed at primary aged school children. However, we encourage children and teens of all ages to sign up for free at their local library from Saturday 5 July. The aim of the Challenge is to keep children reading over the summer holidays when there can sometimes be a ‘reading dip’. Children are encouraged to read up to 6 books before Saturday 13 September.
There are lots of reading formats to keep children interested. Fact books, stories, poetry, graphic novels, eBooks, joke books and audiobooks – it all counts as reading! Children will receive rewards for every book they read. When they complete the Challenge after their sixth book read, they will receive a certificate and a colourful wristband.
Launch event at Newlands Corner
Surrey Libraries is kicking off this year's Challenge in the breath-taking beauty of Newlands Corner on Saturday 5 July between 11am and 2pm. There are free craft activities organised by our colleagues from Surrey Wildlife Trust and Surrey Hills Society. You can also sign up for two unique events:
We are Family
An outdoor storytime with author Lucy Reynolds. Suitable for families with children of all ages. Suggested donation £2 per family ticket. Book your ticket via Eventbrite to secure your place. Drop-ins are available on the day though places are limited.
Under the Yew Tree: Guided Walk and Storytelling session
Embark on a magical guided walk through the woodlands, before taking part in a storytelling session with the brilliantly engaging John Kirk under the 1000-year-old Yew Trees. Suitable for 4–11-year-olds. Suggested donation £2 per ticket per child, accompanying adult goes free. Book your ticket via Eventbrite to secure your place. Drop-ins are available on the day though places are limited.
If you can’t make it to Newlands Corner, check out your local library’s webpage to see what they are offering during the summer.