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Summer Reading Challenge 2026!
The years Summer Reading Challenge is almost upon us!
For those new to the challenge, it is hosted annually by The Reading Agency, there is a different theme every year – this years is Read To The Beat! The year is the National Year of Reading, a program to encourage children to read, so this years challenge has an extra importance. The Summer Reading Challenge incentivizes children to read during the summer holidays. The best bit for the children, aside from discovering fantastic new stories, is that we have prizes to earn!
How It Works
To join the challenge is FREE!
Any library member aged 5 – 12 can join in (joining the library is free).
- Sign up for the challenge at any time from July 5th, your child will get a starter pack including stickers, a reading goal is set and your child can take part in our treasure hunt at the library.
- Any book counts towards their reading goal, including comics, ebooks and audiobooks, the book does not have to fit the theme.
- Upon returning books, your child will be given more stickers and a door hanger.
- When the reading goal is met (6 books or more!) your child will receive a certificate and medal!
- Your child has until September 12th to complete their challenge.
The Mini-Challenge (0-4yrs)
There is also a mini challenge for our younger readers. With the mini-challenge the children can collect 6 stickers over 3 visit stickers. With a gold sticker when the challenge is completed!
Signing Up
Any librarian can sign your child up at any time over the summer, during normal library opening hours and provide them with a starter pack.
This years theme is Read To The Beat, although any book counts towards their reading goal. Book recommendations can be found here, or come to the library and browse our shelves!
Raffle Winners!
Thank you to everyone who bought a raffle ticket for our Summer raffle, we sold an incredible 773 tickets! This will help with the ongoing costs of keeping the library open.
A huge thank you to the local businesses for donating prizes, without you we couldn’t hold the raffle.
Here are the lucky winners:
- £50 M&S voucher, kindly donated by Hinckley Air Conditioning, won by Teresa S
- Luxury Hamper, kindly donated by Asda, Fosse Park, won by Ian W
- £25 gift voucher, kindly donated by Narborough Arms, won by Nikki
- JBL Bluetooth Speaker, kindly donated by C3 Construction LTD, Whetstone, won by Zoe B
- VIP Tour of King Power Stadium, kindly donated by Leicester City FC, won by Russel C
- Meal for 2, kindly donated by Plough Inn, Littlethorpe, won by Diane O
- Bouquet, kindly donated by Petals, won by Catherine
- Fish Supper for 2, kindly donated by Hi-Tide Fish Bar, won by Janet F
- £20 voucher, kindly donated by Oh Sew Clean, Narborough, won by Sarah W
- Two bottles of red wine, kindly donated by Old Inn, Littlethorpe, won by Isabel
- Table Lamp, kindly donated by The Lighting Shop, won by SB
- Years Membership, kindly donated by Narborough & District Bowling Club, won by Dave H
- Handbag, kindly donated by Royal Court Shoe Repairs, won by Sue R
- Bottle of Prosecco and box of chocolates, kindly donated by Tesco Copt Oak, won by Glenys B
- Bottle of White Wine, kindly donated by Narborough Post Office, won by M C
- Set of two stacking mugs, kindly donated by Next, won by Theresa S
- Selection of toiletries, kindly donated by Next, won by Becky P
- Sunglasses, kindly donated by Narborough Eyecare, won by Sue R
- Voucher, kindly donated by LKG Nails, won by Ann R
- Voucher, kindly donated by Hair Sanctuary, Narborough, won by Carolyn
- Bottle of Prosecco, kindly donated by Copt Oak Pub, Narborough, won by Catherine
- Meal Deal Voucher, kindly donated by The Bread Box, Narborough, won by Pegg
- Meal Deal Voucher, kindly donated by The Bread Box, Narborough, won by Karni
- Meal Deal Voucher, kindly donated by The Bread Box, Narborough, won by Alexa H
- Meal Deal Voucher, kindly donated by The Bread Box, Narborough, won by Sophie G
Congratulations to everyone!
We’ll have another raffle in December, and will have posters out when tickets are availble.
Volunteers’ Week
Did you know that the library is run entirely by volunteers? From the management team and trustees to the librarians, group leaders and library maintenance workers, we are all people who have given up their time to help the library. We would like to thank all of our volunteers for their hard work and dedication.
Summer Fayre in June
We are having our annual Summer Fayre on Saturday, June 13th, 11:30am – 2:30pm!
We will have unique handmade gifts for sale, a tombola, a children’s bran tub, free children’s activity, and more!
It will also be your last chance to buy raffle tickets, to win on our prizes including a £50 Marks and Spencer voucher! The raffle will be drawn at 3:30pm.
Please note that the library will be closed on Saturday, June 13th so we can prepare for the fayre. You can still return items via the book drop or renew them online.
Details
Summer Fayre
Date: Saturday, 13th June
Time: 11:30am – 2:30pm
Address: Narborough and Littlethorpe Community Library, Station Road, Narborough
Note: the library will be closed for book borrowing etc.
Book and Plant Sale – May!
Our next sale will also include plants as well as a variety of pre-loved fiction and non-fiction books for children and adults. Come along to fill your bookshelf and get something for your garden.
If you have any unwanted books please drop them off at the library for the sale.
All money from sales goes towards the ongoing costs of keeping the library open.
Details
Location: Narborough and Littlethorpe Community Library, Station Road, Narborough
Date: Saturday, 30th May, 2026
Time: 10:15am – 12:30pm
Book Sale!
Our next book sale is on 25th April 2026! We will have a variety of pre-loved books for sale. Fiction and non-fiction for both adults and children. Come along and discover new titles!
All money received from the sales will go towards the ongoing costs of keeping the library open.
Details
Location: Narborough and Littlethorpe Community Library, Station Road, Narborough
Date: Saturday, 25th April 2026
Time: 10:15am – 12:30pm
Summer Raffle Tickets Available
Raffle tickets for our Summer competition are now on sale at the library. Local businesses have been very generous again and donated an array of fantastic prizes to be won, including a £50 Marks and Spencer voucher, food hamper and a bluetooth speaker. A full prize list is below. You can win by buying a ticket, or a few, at only £1 each. The raffle will be drawn at our Summer Fair on Saturday, 13th June, 2026, which will be your last chance to get tickets before the draw at 3:30pm.
All money gained from the raffle will go towards the ongoing costs of keeping the library open. A reminder, the library is self funded and these events are vital for our fundraising efforts.
Raffle Details
Tickets on sale – Now, at Narborough and Littlethorpe Community Library, Station Road, Narborough
Raffle tickets cost – £1 per ticket
Raffle draw – Saturday, 13th June, 2026, 3:30pm
Thank you to the following business for their donations of the following prizes.
- £50 Marks and Spencer voucher courtesy of Hinckey Air Conditioning
- Luxury hamper courtesy of Asda, Fosse Park
- JBL GO 4 ultra-portable Bluetooth Speaker courtesy of C3 Construction Ltd, Whetstone
- Bottle of Prosecco courtesy of Copt Oak Pub, Narborough
- Voucher courtesy of Hair Sanctary, Narborough
- Fish Supper for two courtesy of Hi Tide Fish Bar, Narborough
- Voucher courtesy of LKG Nails
- Years Membership courtesy of Narborough & District Bowling Club
- £25 Gift Voucher courtesy of Narborough Arms
- Sunglasses courtesy of Narborough Eyecare
- Selection of Toiletries
- Set of two stacking mugs courtesy of Next
- Donation of toiletries courtesy of Oh Sew Clean, Narborough
- Two bottles of red wine courtesy of Old Inn, Littlethorpe
- Bouquet courtesy of Petals Florist
- Meal for two courtesy of Plough Inn, Littlethorpe
- Bottle of white wine – courtesy of Post Office, Narborough
- Handbag courtesy of Royal court Shoe repairs, Narborough
- Bottle of prosecco and box of chocolates – courtesy of Tesco Copt Oak
- Four Meal Deal Vouchers courtesy of The Bread Box, Narborough
- Table Lamp courtesy of The Lighting Shop, Nuneaton
Quiz Night in March!
Our first quiz of 2026 is here! It will be held on March, 27 at Littlethorpe Village Hall. Tickets are £5 each, food not included so bring your own refreshments, tea and coffee will be available.
Tickets are available now from the library so get your teams together of up to 6 people and join us in March!
All profits from the night go towards the ongoing costs of keeping the library open, so all of your support is very much appreciated.
Details
📍Location: Littlethorpe Village Hall, Biddle Road
🗓️ Date: Friday, 27th March, 2026
🕑 Time: 7pm, quiz starts at 7:15pm
🎟️ Tickets: £5, available now from Narborough and Littlethorpe Community Library
Children’s Book and Puzzle Sale
We are having a pre-loved children’s book and puzzle sale next week at the library, full details are below. All the proceeds go towards the ongoing costs of keeping the library, so all your support is appreciated.
Date: Wednesday, 18th February, 2026
Time: 2:15pm – 4pm
Location: Narborough and Littlethorpe Community Library, Station Road, Narborough
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