THOUSANDS of children across Staffordshire have signed up to take part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.
More than 7,800 youngsters have already registered for the scheme run by the libraries service to ensure they continue enjoying books during the summer holidays.
This year’s musical-themed challenge – Read to the Beat – sees them exploring stories, audiobooks, eBooks and non-fiction titles while collecting rewards along the way.
Cllr Hayley Coles, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Communities and Culture at Staffordshire County Council, said:
“It’s fantastic to see so many children signed up for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.
“It is a great way to keep children engaged with books during the summer holidays while having fun at the same time.
“Alongside the challenge itself, our libraries are hosting an excellent range of events and activities that give families even more reasons to visit their local library this summer.
“There’s still plenty of time to get involved, and I would encourage any family that hasn’t yet signed up to visit their local library and join the challenge – and a huge well-done if you’ve already completed the challenge.”
The challenge runs until 14th September. Children can register for free at any Staffordshire library.
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