Summer Reading Challenge 2026!

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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).

  1. 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.
  2. Any book counts towards their reading goal, including comics, ebooks and audiobooks, the book does not have to fit the theme.
  3. Upon returning books, your child will be given more stickers and a door hanger.
  4. When the reading goal is met (6 books or more!) your child will receive a certificate and medal!
  5.  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!

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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.