The Summer Reading Challenge is back again this year, and the theme for 2025 is “Story Garden!”
Children, aged 4 to 11, can join for free at one of the libraries below, from 5 July. You just need to be a library member. It's easy - and free - to join a library
- Acton library
- Ealing Central library
- Jubilee Gardens library
- Northolt Leisure Centre library
- Northolt library
- Southall library
Read 6 books, or listen to 6 audio books through the summer, and win prizes, a medal and a certificate at the end.
Events
As well as taking part in the challenge we have a packed full programme filled with activities for you to get involved with. Book your space by visiting or telephoning the library.
Acton Library
Special events
- Tuesday 22 July at 11am - Poetry garden - nature inspired poetry workshop with local poet and performer Jummy
- Tuesday 5 August at 11am - Justin Coe author event
Craft events - 10:30 to 11:30am
- Saturday 12 July - Ant hill craft
- Saturday 19 July - Pop open flowerpot card
- Saturday 26 July - Paper chain jellyfish
- Saturday 2 August - Flower garden craft
- Saturday 9 August - Strawberry gift box
- Saturday 16 August - Create a bug frame
- Saturday 23 August - Toilet roll ladybug pencil holder
- Saturday 30 August - Paper plate parrot craft
Ealing Central Library
Special events
- Tuesday 5 August at 2pm - Justin Coe author event
- Monday 11 August at 10:30am - Anne-Marie Mitchell - planting in eggboxes workshops
Craft events - 2:30 to 3:30pm
- Saturday 12 July - Create a bug frame
- Saturday 19 July - Ant hill craft
- Saturday 26 July - Pop open flowerpot card
- Saturday 2 August - Paperchain jellyfish
- Saturday 9 August - Flower garden craft
- Saturday 16 August - Strawberry gift box
- Saturday 23 August - Paper plate parrot craft
- Saturday 30 August - Toilet roll ladybug pencil holder
Jubilee Gardens Library
Craft events - 1 to 2pm
- Saturday 12 July - Strawberry gift box
- Saturday 19 July - Create a bug frame
- Saturday 26 July - Ant hill craft
- Saturday 2 August - Pop open flowerpot card
- Saturday 9 August - Paperchain jellyfish
- Saturday 16 August - Flower garden craft
- Saturday 23 August - Toilet roll ladybug pencil holder
- Saturday 30 August - Paper plate parrot craft
Northolt Library
Special events
- Monday 14 July at 10:30am - Anne-Marie Mitchell - planting in eggboxes workshops
- Saturday 19 July at 11am - Captain Brownbeard - Nick Howard-Brown
- Monday 21 July at 11am - Poetry garden - nature inspired poetry workshop with local poet and performer Jummy
Craft events - 11am to midday
- Saturday 12 July - Flower garden craft
- Saturday 19 July - Strawberry gift box
- Saturday 26 July - Create a bug frame
- Saturday 2 August - Ant hill craft
- Saturday 9 August - Pop open flowerpot card
- Saturday 16 August - Paperchain jellyfish
- Saturday 23 August - Paper plate parrot craft
- Saturday 30 August - Toilet roll ladybug pencil holder
Northolt Leisure Centre Library
Craft events - 12:30 to 1:30pm
- Saturday 12 July - Paperchain jellyfish
- Saturday 19 July - Flower garden craft
- Saturday 26 July - Strawberry gift box
- Saturday 2 August - Create a bug frame
- Saturday 9 August - Ant hill craft
- Saturday 16 August - Pop open flowerpot card
- Saturday 23 August - Toilet roll ladybug pencil holder
- Saturday 30 August - Paper plate parrot craft
Southall Library
Special events
- Saturday 19 July at 2pm - Captain Brownbeard - Nick Howard-Brown
Craft events - 2 to 3pm
- Saturday 12 July - Pop open flowerpot card
- Sunday 20 July - Paperchain jellyfish
- Saturday 26 July - Flower garden craft
- Saturday 2 August - Strawberry gift box
- Saturday 9 August - Create a bug frame
- Saturday 16 August - Ant hill craft
- Saturday 23 August - Paper plate parrot craft
- Saturday 30 August - Toilet roll ladybug pencil holder
The events are also listed on the Bookshelf site - along with many other events taking place at our libraries.