Bury Libraries participate in the ‘Gadgeteers’ Summer Reading Challenge

Children aged 4-11 are invited to visit Bury Libraries to meet the Gadgeteers and get involved in a science and innovation themed Summer Reading Challenge.

With free materials from the libraries and online via the Challenge website, youngsters will be able to borrow and read six books, collecting stickers on the way.

The challenge starts on 23 July and all those who complete it will be awarded a Certificate and a Summer Reading Challenge Gadgeteers medal. They will also be entered into a prize draw for the opportunity to win a Garmin Vivofit Kids Activity Tracker, with the prizes to be awarded by the Mayor in a special ceremony.

To join the challenge, sign up for free at any Bury library on or after Saturday 23 July. You can also join online at https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/ and book events by contacting the libraries by phone or by calling in.

Through an exciting book collection and accompanying activities, the Gadgeteers will help to spark children’s curiosity about the world around them, and encourage them to feed their imagination over the summer holiday. Prepared to be boggled by brilliant facts, gaze at the stars, and be inspired by tales of creativity and invention! With plenty of great options across picture books, early readers and middle grade books, there’s lots to keep children busy at Bury Libraries.

There are lots of exciting events running in Bury libraries throughout the summer from Crafts & Science of Bubbles to the chance to meet exotic insects, reptiles and animals with the ever-popular Curious Critters. Ask at your local Bury Library to find out more, book and join in.

The Summer Reading Challenge has been running since 1999 and reaches 700,000 children across the UK each year in partnership with public libraries.

The challenge continued to reach well over half a million children across the UK in 2021 as lockdowns eased, motivating children to keep reading during a difficult time. Families told The Reading Agency that taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge helped their children to enjoy reading more, feel more confident about reading and ‘feel better’ during a tough period. Family use of libraries also increased among Challenge participants, with more than 130,000 children joining the library as new members.

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Press release issued: 21 July 2022.