On 13 November Sanquhar Library held a presentation for the children in the community that undertook and completed the Summer Reading Challenge.
Sanquhar Library was delighted to welcome Alison Shankly of ‘Clark’s Little Ark’ and Jerry the rabbit to present the certificates and medals to all the children who completed the Record Breakers Reading Challenge. This year 21 children completed the reading challenge in Sanquhar.
The Summer Reading Challenge takes place every year during the summer holidays. Children can sign up at thier local library, then read six library books of their choice, collecting stickers and other rewards along the way – all free.
The Summer Reading Challenge is open to all school children and is designed for all reading abilities.
Schools work with local libraries and give out information to encourage children to take part, and most libraries run Summer Reading Challenge linked early years activity for pre-schoolers.
Councillor Tom McAughtrie, Chair of Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Customer Services Committee said:
“The Summer Reading Challenge is a great activity for the children in Dumfries and Galloway. Reading is an important part of a child’s development and I am happy to see our libraries delivering services which encourage this.”
More information on the Summer Reading Challenge can be obtained by contacting Allyson Carlisle 01387 260289
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photo attached shows some of the children who took part with their certificates
