If you have children aged between 4 and 12, you might already have heard of the Summer Reading Challenge, a great way to keep your child reading all through the summer holidays.
Cumbria Libaries have taken part in the Summer Reading Challenge for several years, and this year's theme is Space Hop.

The challenge runs from 10 July to 12 September, and children who join up will be asked to read six books over the holiday period.

There will be lots of great rewards and stickers to be given out as they progress through the challenge, and young readers who complete it will be awarded a special day-glo Space Hop wrist band, a certificate and a medal.

We did really well in last year's challenge, with over 6000 children taking part, and 56% completing. The children who took part really enjoyed it. Let's get Space Hopping and make this year's challenge the most successful yet! 

All young people, from babies to teenagers are welcomed in Cumbria's libraries. 
How to Join

We have a vast range of books that you can borrow, from board books and pop up books for babies to teenage graphic and manga novels as well as a large range of non fiction books to help you with your homework and hobbies.

People under 19 can borrow up to 40 books and 6 talking books for free.

We also stock DVDs, CDs, which can all be hired for a weekly charge. Follow this link for charges

You can also use the computers in all our libraries for up to an hour a day for free. But remember if you are under 16 you will need your parent's permission - you can get a form for Mum or Dad to sign from the library.

As well as being somewhere to meet, a wide variety of activities take place in Cumbria libraries such as :

• Regular story and rhymetimes for the under 5's
• Holiday storytime and activity sessions
• Reading groups for different ages
• Summer Reading Challenge
• Homework clubs