Summer Reading Challenge 2024

Children can sign up to take part in Marvellous Makers at Tameside libraries this summer holidays. It’s fun, friendly and absolutely free! All you have to do is read 6 library books and collect rewards along the way. The challenge launches on Saturday 6 July and runs until Christmas, so there is plenty of time to get on with that reading!

What do I do?

• Register for the Challenge at any Tameside library.* You need to be a library member to take part, but it’s free to join the library. You’ll get a Marvellous Makers pack!
• Choose books to read (anything from the library that you like!).
• Read your books and write them on your Marvellous Makers pack.
• Collect special stickers (some of them are smelly!) and prizes as you read your books.

What do I get when I complete the challenge?

• A Marvellous Makers medal. 
• A Marvellous Makers certificate (children who finish before Saturday 21 September have these presented at Tameside primary schools in October 2024)
• If you finish before Saturday 21 September, entry into a special prize draw! There are 2 first prizes of a £25 Active Choice Card to use at Active Tameside venues, plus a reading goody bag! 2 runners up will also receive a reading goody bag. 

What else can I do?

• Come along to our free activities! There’s lots going on for children in Tameside libraries this summer. Check the website for updates.
• Log onto the Marvellous Makers website to write reviews, play games and have fun.
• Tell your friends about Marvellous Makers and get them to take part too!

Special Pre-school Challenge!

Pre-school children can also take part in a special Marvellous Makers challenge! Children who will not be at primary school in September can collect a Marvellous Makers Mini-Challenge card on which to collect stickers when they read books, plus a gold medal sticker when they complete the challenge.

*If you usually only use the library during Open+ hours and want to take part, please send us a message using the link below, including the name and library card number of children wanting to take part and the library you go to. Rewards can then be left in the reserved book area in the library. Alternatively you may wish to collect all the rewards at the end of the Challenge during staffed hours.