Welcome!
The summer holidays will be skipping into action in a few weeks, but until then
we have a fantastic fixture list of family fun, featuring an awesome author event, ground-breaking theatre and a champion reading challenge - Ready, Set, Read!
The Summer Reading Challenge launches Saturday 8th July across all Leeds Libraries
This year's Summer Reading Challenge theme is Ready, Set, Read! and aims to keep children's minds and bodies active over the summer break; empowering young people to forge new connections with others and unleash the power of play, sport and physical activity through reading. It's about celebrating brilliant basketball players and dynamic dancers, as well as champion chess experts. And best of all, it’s completely FREE!
From the 8th July, children can read anything they like – stories, poetry, fact books, comics or listen to audiobooks – it’s up to them! The books (physical or digital) can be borrowed from the library and we recommend reading at least six books over the summer, with a Ready, Set, Read! reward for each of the six books they read. Once they have read their sixth book they complete the challenge and will be awarded a certificate and medal. Howzat!
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We are delighted to welcome acclaimed author Jeffrey Boakye to Central Library with his brand new book Kofi and the Rap Battle Summer to officially launch the Summer Reading Challenge on Saturday 8th July, 12:30 - 1:30pm.
Music is everything! Join Jeffrey Boakye, broadcaster, educator and author of the acclaimed Musical Truth: A Musical History of Modern Black Britain in 28 Songs, as he introduces his fun new adventure Kofi and the Rap Battle Summer. Kofi is always on the lookout for ways to earn some extra money on his 1990’s London estate but can he sell a music magazine at school and stay out of trouble? Take a trip back to the 90s in this fun interactive game show-style event and learn how to write your very own rap lyrics.
Follow this link for free tickets and more information: TicketSource - Author Event with Jeffrey Boakye
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This year, the Summer Reading Challenge is teaming up with Nike and Rebel Girls to give away copies of their new book, Rebel Girls Kick It: World Champions Take the Pitch, and You Can Too.
This special, limited-edition book features stories and fun facts alongside original illustrations of 28 Nike athletes, Q&As with coaches and activities to enhance football skills.
We are so excited to announce that every child who signs up to the Summer Reading Challenge this summer will receive a copy of this fantastic book alongside their starter pack!
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It's competition time! We challenge you to join the team of your local library by signing up to the Summer Reading Challenge as part of the Leeds Children's Mayor's Tournament. The two libraries that have the most children signed-up between 8th July and 23rd July will be the winners and receive a visit from award-winning children's author Tom Palmer the first week of September.
Tom is best known for his sport-themed books and he'll be celebrating the 15th anniversary of his football thriller, Foul Play. So, sprint to your local library the first two weeks of the Summer Reading Challenge to score a point for your library team, Ready, Set, Read!
The current Leeds Children's Mayor is the brilliant Mason Hicks of Whitkirk Primary; he is passionate about sports, creativity and community spirit.
Follow this link to read his manifesto Leeds Children's Mayor | Leeds for Learning
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The Ready, Set, Read! 2023 Book Collection has been specially chosen just for you by an expert group of readers for the Summer Reading Challenge. It is jam-packed with fun imaginative books to keep you active.
Follow this link to explore the collection of brilliant books, and best of all they are FREE to borrow at Leeds Libraries: Book Collection | Summer Reading Challenge
 Leeds Libraries are FREE; free to join, free to borrow books and there are no charges for the late return of books. If you're not already, you can join the library in seconds by following this link: Sign Up Online or pop into your local library.
Anna Hibiscus' Song at Central Library
To kick off our summer holiday family programme be transported through storytelling and music by six actor musicians to Nigeria, in this highly anticipate family theatre experience by Utopia Theatre.
“Today we offer you a story of happiness. Of self-discovery. Of song. And of dance!”
  Told through music, dance, puppetry and traditional African storytelling, this theatrical adaptation of Atinuke’s much loved children’s book will have you beaming from ear to ear.
This is the story of a young girl named Anna Hibiscus. Anna lives in amazing Africa. Ibadan, Nigeria to be exact.
Anna Hibiscus is so filled with happiness that she feels like she might float away. And the more she talks to her family about it, the more her happiness grows! There’s only one thing to do...Sing!
A Utopia Theatre and Sheffield Theatres Production, adapted for the stage and directed by Mojisola Kareem-Elufowoju.
A pay-what-you-decide family-friendly event suitable for children aged 3+
Follow this link for tickets and more information: TicketSource - Anna Hibiscus' Song
Click on the Anna Hibiscus book cover to explore and borrow the wonderful collection of children's books by Atinuke, stories filled with joy and happiness.
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Duty Managers Needed!
Do you enjoy working with children?
We are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic people to join our causal bank of duty managers supporting the vital work of Leeds City Council's Healthy Holiday Clubs.
We would like people with experience of working with children and young people, who are able to quickly build a rapport with the children and their families as well as act as a positive role model.
If you would like to have an informal discussion please email healthyholidays@leeds.gov.uk quoting 'Duty Manager Advert' or for more information and to apply follow this link: Healthy Holidays - Duty Manager Role
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