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Summer Reading Challenge

The challenge is for children aged four to 11 to read six library books (or the equivalent) over the summer holidays in return for various fun prizes, including a certificate and badge on completion. Children register at a Wiltshire library where they receive their own special reading record. It's all free and can make a real difference to your child's motivation and enjoyment of reading.

The 2025 challenge is called Story Garden - Adventures in Nature and the Great Outdoors. This exciting new theme will inspire children to tap into a world of imagination through reading, exploring the magical connection between storytelling and nature. The Summer Reading Challenge launches in Wiltshire libraries on Saturday 5 July and runs until Saturday 6 September. More information about registering and taking part will follow.

Looking for more motivation to read throughout the year? Join the Story Adventures Club for four to 16 year olds: Services for children and teens, it's a personal challenge for children and young people to explore different reading choices with no set time scale and a special certificate on completion.

Don't forget we have lots of lovely books for your children to cosy up and enjoy reading all year round. Need help finding the right book? Just ask us when you next visit one of our libraries ( Library locations, opening times and mobile libraries) or email libraryenquiries@wiltshire.gov.uk (opens new window). There is also a lot of reading inspiration on Summer Reading Challenge (opens new window) website all year round, including games, book reviews, reading activities and videos from the best children's authors and illustrators around.

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