Wokingham

There is still time for young Wokingham bookworms to complete their summer reading challenge.

In the Big Wild Read challenge, which has been free to join at all the Wokingham borough’s libraries during the school holiday, children must read six books to win a medal, certificate and prize. But the challenge ends on Sunday September 16 – so get reading!

The theme for this year’s Wokingham Big Wild Read is the environment and, on joining, children received a pack with tips on which books to read and advice on how to go green. Those taking part have also been given stickers for each book they read so they can track their progress through the challenge.

Wokingham Borough Council’s reader development officer for young people and families Elizabeth McDonald said: “The Big Wild Read has been great fun so far and there is still time for young readers to finish their six books and earn their prize. And even if you missed out on this challenge, there is plenty in all our libraries to keep the fun going into the autumn.”

Joining Wokingham borough libraries is free and easy and anybody who lives, studies or works in the borough or holds a valid membership for any other Berkshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire or Surrey library can join. To join, residents need to fill in an application form and produce one form of identification showing their name and current address - a driving licence or bank statement accompanied by a bank card would be appropriate). Those under 18 will also need a signature from a parent or guardian or any other adult member of the library to join.

Wokingham Borough Council