This year’s Summer Reading Challenge will begin on Saturday July 5th 2025 and will include free activities for families.

The Challenge celebrates kids' creativity and storytelling abilities with the theme, Story Garden looking at nature, our environment and natural habitats.

During the summer, children aged 4-11 can visit any library in Conwy County to join the Summer Reading Challenge, and fire up their imaginations through the power of reading and creative expression.

Children are asked to read 6 books (or more!) before the end of the summer.

There’s a special collector poster when they join the Reading Challenge, stickers when they visit the library for more books and a certificate and prize when they complete the challenge.

Children will be encouraged to explore new books and stories as well as taking part in free activities, from arts and crafts to gardening and more.

This year's Challenge features artwork from award-winning illustrator Dapo Adeola, whose illustrations will bring the Story Garden theme to life; creating an enchanting world where children can find magical creatures, plants and flowers to inspire their next reading adventure.

The Challenge is Simple...

• Come to your local library to sign up to the challenge.
• On your 1st visit you will get a starter pack, which explains how the challenge works.
• Visit the library 3 times over the summer holidays and read as many books as you like.
• Throughout the challenge, you’ll receive some more stickers and gifts!
• Why not give it a go? And receive a certificate and a medal by the end of the summer.

Visit The Reading Agency website for more information!