Explore the connection between stories and songs and discover how reading and music ignite imagination and creativity when you join this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, Read to the Beat, for 4 to 11 year olds.

Read 6 books to collect stickers, unlock digital rewards, and earn your certificate and medal.

Find out more on the Summer Reading Challenge website.

Design an album cover competition

Put your creative skills to the test for the chance to win some great prizes! We'd like you to design an album cover and create a tracklist of 5 songs that sum up your favourite book.

To enter, pick up an entry form at any of our libraries, or download, print and return a form to a library.

What's on in libraries this summer

There are lots of other free activities to keep you busy over the summer. Check our what's on in libraries guide to see what's happening near you.

Story Doors Trail

If you're feeling adventurous, why not see how many of our Story Doors you can find.