Still time to get involved in Summer Reading Challenge / Amser o hyd i bobl gymryd rhan yn Sialens Ddarllen yr Haf

The popular Summer Reading Challenge is in full swing across Neath Port Talbot Libraries, but there is still time to get involved before it ends.

Cllr. Peter Rees, Cabinet Member for Education, Skills and Culture said:

“Reading is an essential part of a child’s development. This challenge is great fun, it keeps children interested and motivated by a series of rewards as they continue to read. I am delighted that Neath Port Talbot Libraries has once again been involved in this excellent initiative.”

The popular Summer Reading Challenge has been created and promoted by the Reading Agency, an independent charity working to inspire young people to read more.

The challenge is simple! After registering with a library (if not already registered) children aged between 4 and 11 years are encouraged to read six books during the summer holidays. These could be anything from picture books to audio books. Rewards are collect along the way and include stickers, key rings and story lab wristbands. The aim is to encourage children to reach the end of their challenge when they will receive a certificate.

It’s easier than ever for library members to borrow books. Free eBooks, magazines and comics can be downloaded by anyone with a library membership card number and PIN (available from their nearest library). There are a wide range of titles available, including biographies, travel guides, latest fiction and children’s books which can be downloaded to a PC, laptop, smart phone, tablet or selected e-readers.

For more information about the reading challenge or online books, magazines and comics, go to www.npt.gov.uk/libraries.

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