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This summer, Thurrock Libraries invite children to discover the joy of reading through Read to the Beat! - the music-themed Summer Reading Challenge 2026. (https://libraries.thurrock.gov.uk/library-news/Summer%20Reading%20Challenge)
Children can sign up at the library from Saturday 11 July set their own reading goals, and enjoy rewards along the way.
The Summer Reading Challenge is FREE and open to children of all ages - from babies and toddlers to primary ages and beyond to teens. Parents and carers can share books with babies as part of the mini challenge whilst the main challenge is aimed at school-aged children.
Please note the Summer Reading Challenge normally runs when the library is open and staffed. Please check the library opening times (https://libraries.thurrock.gov.uk/digital-content/find-a-library)if unsure.
The Summer Reading Challenge is not available at the following times:
On Wednesdays at Corrringham Library.
Look out for our Read to the Beat special library events in libraries across the summer!
Pick up a bargain at our latest booksale at East Tilbury Library and Hub.
Available during normal opening times. (https://libraries.thurrock.gov.uk/digital-content/find-a-library/east-tilbury-library-and-hub)
Please note the library and hub is closed Mondays and Fridays
Saturdays open 10am to 1pm
Teenagers across Thurrock are being encouraged to make reading part of their summer plans by signing up for the Older Summer Reading Challenge at their local library.
The challenge is simple: pick up a free challenge bookmark from library staff, read four books over the summer, and return the completed bookmark to claim a stylish water bottle as a reward.
Open to young people aged 11+, the challenge aims to encourage teenagers to discover new authors, explore different genres and enjoy reading for pleasure during the school holidays.
Whether they enjoy fantasy adventures, gripping thrillers, graphic novels, romance, non-fiction or classic favourites, participants can choose any four books to complete the challenge.
The challenge is free to join and runs throughout the summer at Thurrock Libraries.
Teenagers can visit any Thurrock Library to collect their bookmark and start their reading journey today.
Enjoy this year's Summer Reading Challenge music themed activity and colouring sheets when you visit the library!
These sessions are aimed at supporting Thurrock Council tenants with budgeting, benefit & debt issues.
Email or phone 07738 801537
Make a tambourine jingle jangle,
Then decorate with sparkles and spangles!
A fun social group where seniors get together.
Enjoy the musical themed Summer Reading Challenge event with this craft event making a banjo.
No booking is required
The Colour Monster is a children's story by Anna Llenas about a little monster who feels all mixed up inside because he doesn't understand his emotions. A young girl helps him sort his feelings by connecting each emotion to a different colour. As the monster places each feeling into its own jar, he begins to understand himself better and feels less confused.
The workshop provides a gentle introduction to emotional awareness and self-regulation for children and their carers.
It's time for a bit of rhythm and rhyme for our special Summer rhyme time!
Join the Summer Reading Mini Challenge and earn rewards!
Ideal for babies and toddlers.
