Kids get active and reading this summer

Libraries across Argyll and Bute are on their marks and getting set to keep young people active and encourage them to read throughout the summer holidays with the Summer Reading Challenge.

This nationwide initiative is simple – read six books during the summer through your local library. Children are given a special pack and a set of incentives to collect as they read, with a certificate and medal for those that successfully complete the challenge.

Councillor Isobel Strong, Argyll and Bute Council's Education Spokesperson, said: "These summer reading challenges have been very successful in the past and I expect that this year will be no exception.

"Our library staff are all set to help children explore the wonderful world of books and parents will find it’s the perfect way to keep youngsters happy during the long summer break.”

Every year there is a different theme. This year’s Summer Reading Challenge is called "Team Read", with a whole range of sporty activities and incentives to spur children on to the finishing line. As well as a Team Read pen, a Mr Stretch mascot and a Team Read kit bag, children will be able to earn free swims, courtesy of swimming pools in Dunoon, Campbeltown, Helensburgh, Rothesay, Lochgilphead and Oban through vouchers available to children taking part.