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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.
Craft Fairs 2025
(FREE)
21st September
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village, Barton-le-Clay
Luton Little Bugs
25th September
Wardown Park, Arboretum, Luton
Wild Ed - Primary
25th September
Wardown Park, Arboretum, Luton
Luton & Beds Youth Rangers at Dallow Downs
(FREE)
27th September
Dallow Community Centre, Luton
A Walk in the Park - Wardown Park and River Lea
(FREE)
1st October
Wardown House Museum and Gallery, Luton
Luton Little Bugs
9th October
Wardown Park, Arboretum, Luton
Wild Ed - Primary
9th October
Wardown Park, Arboretum, Luton
Luton Little Bugs
23rd October
Wardown Park, Arboretum, Luton
Wild Ed - Primary
23rd October
Wardown Park, Arboretum, Luton
Little Bushcrafters: Fires, Dens and Woodland Crafts
29th October
Inspire Leisure Centre Entrance, Luton
Autumn Open Day
29th October
Luton Hoo Walled Garden, Luton
A Walk in the Park - Countryside of North Luton
(FREE)
5th November
Inspire Leisure Centre Entrance, Luton
Luton Little Bugs
6th November
Wardown Park, Arboretum, Luton
Wild Ed - Primary
6th November
Wardown Park, Arboretum, Luton
Family Silent Disco
16th November
Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
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