We’re very excited as it is almost time for the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge.
Do you know a child aged four to 11 years old? Why not encourage them to take part in this year’s challenge, Marvellous Makers?
The fun starts on Saturday 13 July. It’s free to take part and those who complete the challenge are rewarded with a medal and certificate.
Get rewards as you discover books to read, plus take part in a Character Hunt to enter our special prize draw.
There’s even a Mini Challenge for children under four years old and we’ll be holding creative events for all ages over the summer, with some sessions specifically designed for children with SEND. Visit our What’s On page to find out more.
Our regular activities, including Baby Rhyme Time and Toddler Time, will continue to run throughout the summer.
Could you be a volunteer at your local library between July - September?
We are looking for people aged 14+ to help us deliver the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge, Marvellous Makers.
As a volunteer, you will:
- Help families sign up to the challenge online
- Chat with children about the books they have read
- Hand out rewards and encourage children to keep reading.
Join award-winning writers Eleanor Conlon and Martin Vaux for a live recording of The Three Ravens podcast at Chichester Library on Thursday 4 July at 7.00pm.
In this episode, they revisit their home county of Sussex to talk history and folklore and tell an all-new version of an uncanny local legend. Featuring storytelling, live music and Q&A.
The Three Ravens is a podcast from acclaimed theatre company Rust & Stardust Productions, all about England’s hidden past, in which hosts Martin and Eleanor venture through England’s 39 historic counties, uncovering forgotten histories, waking ghosts, and telling tales no-one should ever forget.
This event is part of the Festival of Chichester.
Tickets are £8.00 from Chichester Box Office online (plus 50p booking charge), or phone 01243 816525.
To celebrate this ‘landmark summer of sport’, The Reading Agency in partnership with BBC Arts, has launched the Big Sporting Read campaign.
Highlighting the links between sporting excellence, reading, health and wellbeing, the Big Sporting Read booklist of 25 titles offers something for everyone.
From popular fiction, to sporting autobiographies, all the titles will soon be available on our library catalogue and many will be offered through our eLibrary.
Why not also explore the wide range of sports eMagazines available, all free with your library card?
West Sussex Record Office has launched a new website with a host of new resources.
It includes a new online catalogue, shop, events, research guides and access to thousands of historic images.
Got a teenager in the family? We have lots to offer young people!
A special teen membership, popular authors, reading-related websites, plus info about mental health and wellbeing support.
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