July 28, 2020 - 1094 views
Now that the school holidays have begun The Summer Reading Challenge is underway at Conwy libraries until September.
The annual Challenge aims to get children between the ages of 4 and 11 to read six books over the summer holidays.
This year’s Challenge sees a shift to a new bilingual digital platform, supported by library e-lending services, online events and links to existing digital resources. The challenge includes both English and Welsh-medium books.
The theme of the Challenge this year is ‘Silly Squad’ and will celebrate funny books, happiness and laughter. Children taking part in the Challenge will join the Silly Squad, an adventurous team of animals who “love to have a laugh and get stuck into all sorts of funny books!”
Last year, more than 37,000 children from across Wales took part in the Challenge. Over 3,000 children joined libraries as new members, and 33,000 children took part in library events.
The Education Minister, Kirsty Williams, said: "As a book lover myself, I know what a great pleasure it is to read over the holidays.
"Each year, thousands of children join libraries because of the Summer Reading Challenge, which is a really good way to develop reading skills, discover new authors and gain a lifelong passion for books.
As part of the Summer Reading Challenge through the Call and Collect service, children will get a ‘Silly Squad’ folder, stickers, pencil and wristband when they join the challenge.
Cllr Dr Mark Baker, Conwy’s Cabinet Member for Arts, Heritage and Culture, said, “The Summer Reading challenge is always popular in Conwy Libraries.
"This year children can borrow library books through the Call and Collect service and explore games and activities on the Silly Squad website. I encourage you to take the opportunity to share and talk about books as a family, and to celebrate your child’s reading achievements.”
To discover more about the Challenge and Conwy Libraries’ Call and Collect service visit www.conwy.gov.uk/library or www.facebook.com/ConwyLibraries
