This morning, Angela from Blackburn and Darwen library service,  came to talk to us all about an exciting Summer reading challenge. 
Dear Parent / Carer,
Your child has been invited to join Ready, Set, Read! the Summer Reading Challenge 2023.  This is a national library reading game, which will introduce your child to the joy of reading for pleasure and help to develop his/her literacy skills throughout the summer holidays.

Once enrolled each member reads 6 library books (or eBooks / eAudio), with stickers or a prize awarded for each book that is read and returned.  Those who complete the scheme will receive a medal and a certificate.

To enrol, simply come to your nearest Blackburn with Darwen library and complete an application form between 1st July & 30th September.

Your nearest library is: Darwen Library, Knott St, Darwen, BB3 3BU.
 Website & map: www.blackburn.gov.uk/libraries/libraries-blackburn-darwen/blackburn-central-library

Enrolment in the scheme is free of charge, and involves children borrowing books on a library card.  If your child does not yet have a library card, we would encourage you to take this opportunity to enrol them as a library member.  This is a quick process, and you will simply be asked to complete and sign another form.  However, those children without library cards may 
still join the Summer Reading Challenge, and temporary arrangements will be put in place to allow them to borrow books.

We look forward to welcoming you and your family to our libraries during the summer.

Yours faithfully,

Adele Karwat, Service Manager: Libraries & Archives