Children’s Summer Reading Challenge

Dudley Libraries Events This Summer

Summer Reading Challenge Join In

All Dudley libraries will be taking part in ‘Read to the Beat’ - a music-themed Summer Reading Challenge for children.

Aimed at those aged from 4-11 years old, the theme inspires discovery about the connection between stories and songs and how reading and music both ignite imagination and creativity.

Across libraries in Dudley borough, visitors can enjoy a packed schedule of LEGO clubs and coding sessions, craft workshops, storytimes, games clubs and STEM activities, all inspired by this year’s music-themed Summer Reading Challenge, Read to the Beat.

Activities range from making musical instruments, carnival masks and animal-themed crafts to interactive sessions such as LEGO Spike coding, badge making and gaming afternoons. There are nearly 450 activities, events and session throughout the summer.

The programme also includes a range of special events designed to inspire and entertain young people.

Highlights include visits from ZooLab at Dudley Library, Professor Black performances at Gornal and Sedgley libraries, RAF STEM workshops in Gornal, a songwriting workshop, creative writing sessions and a Summer Reading Challenge finishers’ party in Stourbridge.

Alongside these headline events, regular Rhyme Time, Baby Time and Storytime sessions ensure even the youngest library users can take part, while trails, treasure hunts and family craft clubs running throughout the summer provide ongoing opportunities for families to engage with their local library

Sign up is free and children collect stickers, a medal and certificate if they read six books over the summer: Summer Reading Challenge