What’s happening at the library this summer?
Explore nature and discover the outdoors with a FREE children’s
reading challenge at your local Oxfordshire library!
From 5 July to 6 September, children across Oxfordshire can collect stickers and rewards as they enjoy reading library books.
The 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, Story Garden, celebrates adventure, fantasy and the great outdoors. We’ll be inspiring children to tap into a world of imagination through reading and exploring the magical connection between storytelling and nature.
Children who finish the Challenge at an Oxfordshire library will get a medal and a certificate. Under 4s can take part in a mini challenge with their own special collector’s folder and stickers.
Wallingford library will have a different craft activity available throughout the school holidays so you can just drop-in at any time and get creative! They are also running the following free events:
Saturday 5th July Summer Reading Challenge launch; sign up and get a free starter pack while stocks last.
Thursday 24th July 10.30*: Brushless painting (*time to be confirmed)
Thursday 31st July 12:30 Teddy Bears Picnic story & garden lunch
Friday 1st August 14.00 Oxford Science mini beasts; contact the library to book a free ticket, limited spaces
Monday 4th August 15.30 Super Storytime & craft
Thursday 14th August 10.30 Bug hotel building & bug hunt with Wild About Wallingford
Friday 22nd August 11.00 Help a librarian build a mini library!
Thursday 28th August 10.30 Wallingford’s red Kites activity & craft with Wild About Wallingford
Monday 1st September 15.30pm Super Storytime & craft
For more details follow the library on Facebook or check out the library website on Wallingford Library | Oxfordshire County Council