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Looking for activities for your children this summer? Why not encourage them to join the Summer Reading Challenge taking place at all libraries across the UK, including Luton Libraries. This years challenge launched on Saturday 5th July.
The theme for 2025 is “Story Garden” - Adventures in Nature and the Great Outdoors! This exciting new theme will inspire children to tap into a world of imagination through reading, exploring the magical connection between storytelling and nature.
Children can pop into the library any time from Saturday 5th July to join. Alternatively, take part in the Challenge online by signing up here! Set a reading goal and log your books on your profile. Reach your goal and unlock a limited-edition online badge and a certificate.
Throughout the summer, children joining the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge can discover new books, participate in free activities at their local library, and explore the link between reading and the great outdoors, where nature and imagination come together.
The Summer Reading Challenge is all about reading for fun, aiming to improve children’s reading skills and confidence. All children aged 4-11 are welcome to take part and simply asked to read 6 books of choice over the school holidays. They’ll also collect free rewards for their reading along the way. Plus, any child who enters can enjoy a Fun Time Splash Session for just £2.50 at your local Active Luton pool* by showing their library card at reception.
Your child can borrow and read any books, e-Books and audiobooks of their choice in any genre they like: fiction, fact books, poetry, joke books, picture books and graphic novels all count. And for younger children sharing a book with parents and carers counts. You will find lots of inspiration in the library and on the Summer Reading Challenge website.
Children who read 6 books and complete the challenge by 6th September will receive a certificate and medal.
Check out the Luton Libraries website for more info!
* Terms and conditions apply (https://www.activeluton.co.uk/terms-conditions), check details on the Luton Library website.
World Games Trail
19th July
- 2nd September
Jordans Mill, Broom, Biggleswade
Stockwood Discovery Golf
19th July
- 29th August
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Summer Spectacular @ Willow's Activity Farm
19th July
- 2nd September
Willows Activity Farm, St Albans
Shaggy's Summer Spectacular
19th July
- 31st August
Mead Open Farm, Leighton Buzzard
Hullabaloo: A Festival of Fun
21st July
- 2nd September
Hobbledown Heath, Hounslow
Luton BID Parklet
(FREE)
23rd July
- 2nd September
Market Hill, Luton
Jordans Mill: Superhero Bugs & Birds Trail
9th August
- 2nd September
Jordans Mill, Biggleswade
Luton August Bank Holiday Funfair
22nd August
- 31st August
Wardown Park, Luton
Sunflower Festival
22nd August
- 1st September
The Pop Up Farm, St Albans
Historical Nonsense: Our Free Summer Activities at Stockwood
(FREE)
26th August
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Luton Libraries Code Club
(FREE)
26th August
Luton Central Library, Luton
Bounce Camp
26th August
- 27th August
Stockwood Park, Luton
Hawaiian Afternoon Tea
26th August
Perfect Playland, Shefford
Taleshaker Tuesdays
(FREE)
26th August
Market Hill, Luton
Summer at The Patch MK
26th August
- 30th August
The Patch MK, Milton Keynes
Elsa & Ana Princess Party
27th August
The Sugar Loaf, Luton
Teddy Bears Picnic
(FREE)
27th August
Stockwood Park, Luton
Luton Point's Festival of Fun: Children's Fashion Show
(FREE)
27th August
Luton Point, Luton
Historical Nonsense: Our Free Summer Activities at Stockwood
(FREE)
28th August
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Sleeping Beauty Summer Pantomime
28th August
- 31st August
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village, Barton-le-Clay
The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I
28th August
The Walled Garden, Luton
Summer Beach Party
28th August
- 31st August
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village, Barton-le-Clay
Summer Family Activity Sessions
28th August
Bushmead Community Hub, Luton
A Midsummer Night's Dream
29th August
The Walled Garden, Luton
A Midsummer Night's Dream
29th August
The Walled Garden, Luton
St Luke's Back to School Special
(FREE)
29th August
Hockwell Ring Community Centre, Luton
Storytelling on the Steps
(FREE)
29th August
Hat Gardens, Luton
Luton Point's Festival of Fun: End of Summer Party
(FREE)
29th August
Luton Point, Luton
Dad's Grow It, Cook It, Share It
(FREE)
30th August
Luton Hoo Memorial Park Community Garden, Luton
Supernova Spectaculars
30th August
Bedford Corn Exchange, St Paul's Square
Luton Baako Festival
(FREE)
30th August
Leagrave Park Marsh House, Luton
Summer Fete
(FREE)
30th August
Biscot Mill Pub, Luton
Stockwood Living History Festival
30th August
- 31st August
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Stockwood Discovery Golf
19th July
- 29th August
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Luton BID Parklet
(FREE)
23rd July
- 2nd September
Market Hill, Luton
Luton August Bank Holiday Funfair
22nd August
- 31st August
Wardown Park, Luton
Historical Nonsense: Our Free Summer Activities at Stockwood
(FREE)
26th August
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Luton Libraries Code Club
(FREE)
26th August
Luton Central Library, Luton
Bounce Camp
26th August
- 27th August
Stockwood Park, Luton
Taleshaker Tuesdays
(FREE)
26th August
Market Hill, Luton
Elsa & Ana Princess Party
27th August
The Sugar Loaf, Luton
Teddy Bears Picnic
(FREE)
27th August
Stockwood Park, Luton
Luton Point's Festival of Fun: Children's Fashion Show
(FREE)
27th August
Luton Point, Luton
Historical Nonsense: Our Free Summer Activities at Stockwood
(FREE)
28th August
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I
28th August
The Walled Garden, Luton
Summer Family Activity Sessions
28th August
Bushmead Community Hub, Luton
A Midsummer Night's Dream
29th August
The Walled Garden, Luton
A Midsummer Night's Dream
29th August
The Walled Garden, Luton
St Luke's Back to School Special
(FREE)
29th August
Hockwell Ring Community Centre, Luton
Storytelling on the Steps
(FREE)
29th August
Hat Gardens, Luton
Luton Point's Festival of Fun: End of Summer Party
(FREE)
29th August
Luton Point, Luton
Dad's Grow It, Cook It, Share It
(FREE)
30th August
Luton Hoo Memorial Park Community Garden, Luton
Luton Baako Festival
(FREE)
30th August
Leagrave Park Marsh House, Luton
Summer Fete
(FREE)
30th August
Biscot Mill Pub, Luton
Stockwood Living History Festival
30th August
- 31st August
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Spider & Captain America Party
4th September
The Sugar Loaf, Luton
Dad's Grow It, Cook It, Share It
(FREE)
6th September
Luton Hoo Memorial Park Community Garden, Luton
Big Pride Picnic
(FREE)
7th September
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Gospel in the Park
(FREE)
7th September
Wardown Park (Bandstand), Luton
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