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Go for gold with a good read! Summer reading challenge starting soon at Rock Road Library

by admin on 16 June, 2012

Story Lab

One of my favourite jobs has been to give out medals and certificates to children as part of the Summer Reading Challenge.

Our local library, Rock Road Library, has run the Challenge for many years, but the great thing is that it’s being done by children all over the country, indeed in 23 different countries across the world, so you are not reading alone but are part of an international event.

Children between 4 and 11 read six books over the summer holiday, collecting stickers and other treats along the way, culminating in a gold medal and a certificate in September if they fulfil the challenge of reading six books. On Saturday mornings throughout the holidays there will be a chance to visit the library to report on progress and talk about the books you’ve read.

This year, the theme is called Story Lab and is linked in a true international spirit with the 2012 Olympic Games. To find out more, call in at Rock Road Library at the start of the summer holiday.

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